Director Supplier Management

The Director of Supplier Management is responsible for facilitating and maintaining the strategic direction and management of the company's supplier relationships that support Technical Operations. This role entails developing and implementing supplier management strategies to ensure the supply chain is efficient, cost-effective, and aligned with the company's business objectives, while adhering to all safety standards and regulatory compliance, within Technical Operations. This Director of Supplier Management will partner with key Technical Operations Leadership team to develop and implement supplier performance metrics, such as SLAs and KPIs, to ensure that all services provided meet the agreed standards.

Partner with Technical Operations stakeholders to d evelop and implement a supplier management strategy that supports the company's and technical operations' business goals, including performance improvement and cost-reduction strategies.
• Facilitate and maintain strong relationships between the company and its technical suppliers, ensuring the highest levels of service and quality.
• Lead and manage the supplier management team supporting Technical Operations both domestically and international
• Establish and monitor supplier performance metrics to ensure compliance with technical contracts and company standards.
• Develop, implement, and monitor supplier performance metrics (SLAs, KPIs, etc.) to ensure compliance with contractual requirements and company standards.
• Creation of improvement plans when suppliers are not meeting desired performance.
• Develop and implement program to identify and mitigate risks associated with the supply chain, including potential disruptions and supplier performance issues.
• Support the integration of new technologies and best practices to enhance supplier management processes and performance.
• Provide training and guidance to internal technical teams on SLA management processes and best practices to ensure consistent adherence across the organization.
• Represent the company at industry events, building on supplier relationships,
• Other duties as assigned.

• BA degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Aviation Maintenance, and/or holding a valid FAA Mechanic Certificate with Airframe and Powerplant ratings, is required
• 7+ year experience, including successful track record in procurement, supply chain, continuous improvement, aviation maintenance, or other management positions
• 3+ years of managerial experience required, experience managing a global/remote team preferred.
• In-depth knowledge, the aviation industry and technical operations

Skills:

• Ability to develop high-impact supplier management strategies.
• Detailed knowledge of aircraft maintenance, specifically without outsourced providers
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills with the ability to define and understand the most critical issues.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with outstanding cross-functional leadership skills; viewed as credible by business line leaders.
• Strong supplier relationship skills, with he ability to continuously, but constructively, demand strong suppliers performance
• Ability to develop actionable supplier improvement recommendations and implementation.
• Willingness to "constructively dissent" and challenge senior management thinking on key supplier management challenges.
• Ability to multitask and to effectively work with competing priorities.
• Strong computer skills - Microsoft Office; Word, Excel, Visio, Power Bi, and PowerPoint

Salary Range: $114,000 - $154,000

Financial offer within the stated range will be based on multiple factors to include but not limited to location, relevant experience/level and skillset.

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