Supplier Program Manager

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense•Moorpark, CA

12d•$115,000 - $140,000

About The Position

At Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD), we believe that our strengths are built on our most important resource - our people. Join EBAD and you'll be a part of a team who creates cutting edge technology that will blast us into the future. No other company can match the innovative energetic solutions that we provide. At EBAD you will actively contribute to successful missions putting men, women and satellites into space, and protecting our armed service men and women around the world. If this is the culture and work environment you are seeking, then EBAD is the place for you! Job Description The Supplier Program Manager will serve as the primary point of contact responsible for driving supplier performance and schedule adherence. This role collaborates closely with Supplier Engineers, Program Managers, Production Managers, and Engineering teams to ensure alignment across all phases of the supply chain. This individual will report directly to the Senior Supply Chain & Logistics Manager at the Moorpark facility and will be accountable for managing key supplier relationships and program milestones.

Requirements

The successful candidate must have a BA/BS or MA/MS in supply chain, business, engineering or management.
5+ years of experience in Contract, Engineering, Project or Program Management in the Aerospace and Defense industry.
Must be able to effectively communicate and interact with all levels of management
Understanding of risk management, technical design and manufacturing processes
Business management skills

Responsibilities

Performs project planning, implementation, and reporting using informal/formal program/project and risk management tools and techniques to mitigate cost, schedule and technical impacts to the organization
Provides program direction during all phases of the program (proposal, contract negotiation/award, program kickoff, program execution, program close out) to accomplish cost, technical, and schedule objectives and proactively works with the team and supplier to address and mitigate the impact of unplanned events (failures, realized risks, material issues, etc.) on the organization
Serves as the primary supplier point of contact and “voice of the customer” within the organization. Balances and negotiates all changes to the project plan to ensure program objectives and expectations are aligned and executable.
Works to resolve conflicts among the team (including the supplier), aligns expectations, and develops both short term and long term executable plans to lead the program to successful conclusion.
Work in partnership with the Supplier to manage key supplier master schedules
Participate and recommend selection of key suppliers during the development process
Assess with Supplier Engineer, manufacturability and capability for newly awarded work.
Select Suppliers for Oversight or advanced supplier Audits.
Participate in Proposal reviews and evaluate Lead Time requirements vs PWIN
Exhibits excellent business judgment required to work effectively to resolve supplier issues.