Supplier Development Manager Location : Experience in ensuring effective supplier performance, capability and risk management, and implementing both legacy and cutting-edge technologies. About the role We are a leading defence company who are at the forefront of innovation in the industry and your work will have a direct impact on the safety and security of the UK & our allies. We are currently looking for a Supplier Development Manager to work in our team who primarily focus on navigation and sensor technologies. Handling supplier performance in terms of delivery and quality
Collaborating with fellow procurement professionals, with internal collaborators (internal customers, procurement colleagues, technical and quality authorities,) and with key suppliers
Influence training and development programmes in Procurement and Quality knowledge
Experience of supply chain management/ Supplier Development Manager in the Aerospace, Defence or Manufacturing environments is desirable
Demonstrated ability to improve Supplier Performance (Delivery and Quality) using appropriate tools and lean methodologies
Handling a portfolio of suppliers on a day-to-day basis and reporting into designated project the performance and handle supply chain risks to closure
Proficient in creating / validating process flows, lead time analysis, understanding capacity bottlenecks, yield, resources, and sub-tier mapping activities to form an industrial view of supplier
Hold excellent problem-solving skills and understanding of techniques such as DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyse, Improve, Control) to develop and implement root cause analysis and improvement plans within Supply Chain
Identify, Advance, and mitigate potential Supply Chain Risks and put in place associated improvement and mitigation plans
Conducting analysis and providing / delivering executive summaries