We are seeking a Supplier Performance Manager – Network one of a client to report to the Operations Fulfillment Manager in a newly expanded organization dedicated to improving the global performance of Aerospace FMC suppliers worldwide.

Job Description:

This role will partner with the network planning organization, manufacturing facilities, and the Procurement Center of Excellence to ensure the proper flow of material to meet and exceed customer expectations and address under-performing suppliers to drive and sustain supplier performance improvements for the assigned network. Must be willing to travel up to 75%. Mostly local daily travel to suppliers via automobile within Orange County, California.

Responsibilities: \- Direct supplier recovery efforts by developing and executing corrective action plans, monitoring supplier performance, mitigating delivery risks, and ensuring timely closure of recovery actions to support production commitments. - Foster strong partnerships with internal stakeholders, customers, and suppliers to drive alignment, improve communication, and ensure successful execution of customer commitments and performance targets. - Serve as the primary supply chain focal point within Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), leading material and supplier strategies to support program execution, statement of work requirements, schedule adherence, cost objectives, and customer deliverables. - Establish and maintain best in class procurement processes in alignment with corporate and division procedures & training guides. - Develop commodity knowledge and procurement process expertise within the Procurement Center of Excellence(s) and Operations Fulfillment organization to support effective supplier management, continuous improvement and problem solving. - Monitor overall supplier performance metrics (Past Due, OTD, DPPM etc.) and address performance gaps by driving defined tactical strategies in accordance with the Focus Supplier Process or other short-term recovery plans. - Drive process for systemic operational procurement improvements at sites and (Focus) supplier sites, using procurement/materials tools. - Leverage supply chain data to establish, refine, and communicate Operations Fulfillment priorities in alignment with site and business objectives.

Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution. - 5 years of progressive experience in supply chain management supporting a manufacturing environment. - Must be willing to travel up to 75%. Mostly local travel to suppliers via auto within Orange County, CA. - Must reside within 50 miles of any of Irvine, CA.

Preferred Qualifications: \- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or supply chain management from an accredited institution. - 5 or more years of procurement experience. - 7 or more years in supply chain management. - 3 or more years of experience leading multi-functional teams or projects. - 3 or more years of Supply Chain experience in the aerospace industry.

Ideal Candidate

• Aerospace supplier experience is preferred, with the candidate residing in Orange County.

• Experience in a similar supplier performance role within aerospace manufacturing is preferred.

• This is a ROAD Warrior role requiring 50–75% travel.

• Approximately 50% of travel will be within the Orange County, California area. Other travel may involve flights within the United States or North America.

• Short travel trips typically involve one overnight stay.