Director of Supplier Development - San Jose, CA, United States - PeopleLift

Description

Job Description

Job Description

Our client is a dynamic and innovative company at the forefront of the Aerospace Industry. They pride themselves on their commitment to excellence, cutting-edge technology, and a passion for delivering exceptional results. As they continue to grow and expand their operations, they are seeking a talented individual to join their team as the Director of Supplier Development.

What You'll Do:

• Take ownership of ensuring on-time and high-quality delivery performance from the Archer supply base throughout NPI (New Product Introduction) and production phases of Archer programs.
• Assess supply base readiness for programs, identifying risks, and developing appropriate mitigation plans in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
• Lead all supplier development activities, including NPI, industrialization, production ramp-up, and change management, ensuring proper execution of contracts.
• Proactively identify and manage risks and challenges within the supply base, developing recovery plans and implementing RCCAs (Root Cause Corrective Actions) as needed.
• Foster productive and collaborative partnerships with the supply base to achieve expected performance levels.
• Build and grow the Suppliers Development team.
• Develop and implement Suppliers Development policies, processes, and procedures.
• Collaborate with other departments to continuously improve departmental policies and procedures to enhance organizational value and efficiency.
• Develop and manage department performance metrics aligned with Archer goals.
• Travel up to 50% during the NPI phase, with expectations to decrease as the supply base stabilizes.

What You Need:

• 15 years of related experience and 10 years of supervisory experience.
• Master's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, or Supply Chain.
• Ability to work onsite at our HQ and comfortable with 50% travel, varying based on project milestones.
• Results-oriented and metrics-driven leader with experience in supplier development, industrial engineering, supplier quality, or manufacturing management.
• Experience working with suppliers in a fast-paced, highly technical, and regulated environment.
• Ability to thrive in ambiguous situations and effectively problem-solve.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills.
• Strong analytical and computer skills.
• Outstanding team-building and leadership skills.

Bonus Qualifications:

• APICS certification.
• Aerospace experience preferred.

Our client is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We thank all applicants for their interest in joining our team, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Our client is an EEOC Employer and encourages all minority groups to apply.

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