Manager- Supplier Development

Role & responsibilities

• Performs on-site supplier Quality System Assessment and Special Process Audits in order to assess compliance to defined requirements, including development of global NADCAP strategies and inspection delegation source inspection. Knowledge of AS9100 quality system
• Acts as escalation point for plants on chronic supplier performance issues, assists the supplier with problem solving and root cause analysis in order to eliminate recurrence and works with plant supplier quality on focus supplier or supplier management techniques.
• Performs fundamental data analysis to determine performance level of suppliers and sets annual improvement targets for suppliers on an operational level. Communicates targets to responsible plant activities as assigned.
• Keeps current on supplier development and quality systems tools and techniques such as, 8-D, FMEA, PPAP, etc with other industry best practices
• Participates in cross-functional teams involving the supplier and Aerospace functions in order to seek continuous improvement utilizing APQP techniques. Acts as a liaison between product development/operations and the supplier.
• Serves as a technical resource to supplier selection activities, including assisting in early stage new program development as well as re-sourcing support
• Coordinates Supplier Quarterly Business Reviews. Report, measures and drive improvement of regional supplier performance metrics
• Assists in implementing supplier development activities such as Lean, VA/VE, six sigma, Quality Core Tools of FMEA, control planning and MSA.
• Participates in the development and drives the adaptation of a standard Aerospace Supplier Quality Manual, including processes, forms, audit procedures and performance measures
• Trains BCC quality resources as necessary to ensure compliance to the Aerospace Supplier Quality Manual

Preferred candidate profile

• Bachelors degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or related discipline.
• Minimum 7 to 10 years of experience in supplier development, preferably in aerospace or automotive sectors.
• Strong understanding of AS9100, PPAP, APQP, and ISO standards.
• Proficiency in SAP or equivalent ERP systems.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and analytical skills.
• Experience with global supplier networks and import/export regulations