Supply Chain Manager

Our client, a manufacturing company, is seeking a Supply Chain Relationship Manager. This position will manage US-based supplier's performance on on-time delivery and product quality according to specifications and in adherence to contractual agreements.

Responsibilities : * Follow all applicable environmental, health, and safety rules and procedures.* Improve supplier performance by driving the execution of existing delivery and quality agreements.

• Short-term, on-site drumbeat to ensure high frequency, follow-up of improvement / action plans with suppliers, and support in case of issues / crises to resolve open items.
• Active supplier development to define and execute improvement plans to increase capacities and capabilities on critical deliveries, rate development, and process efficiencies.
• Validation and acceptance of product quality to be released towards volume operations.* Ensure execution of supplier-related issue resolution, Non-Conformity Notifications, and Delivery Delays.
• Ensure that the definition and execution of the Supplier Quality Roadmap.* Led quality escalations and organized cross-sector teams, including suppliers.
• Ensure supply chain performance for US-based suppliers during production and / or projects related to introducing new products.
• Align activities / actions to establish tracking of optimization measurement.* Develop long-term relationships and establish effective communication between suppliers and the Aerospace Defense Industry Purchasing team in Levallois, France.
• Line of Balance tracking and on-site spot checks to ensure the robustness of delivery commitments.Qualifications : * A master"s degree in engineering (electrical, mechanical, optical, industrial), Supply Chain Management, Business Science, or master craftsman / technician with further training as a technical business administrator and several years of professional experience is preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing or supply chain management in a complex technical environment.* Experience managing suppliers on quality performance, preferably in a complex high-tech aviation industry.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Green or Black Belt / Lean Six Sigma experience is an advantage.
• Cost-conscious action and independent working methods* Knowledge of procurement, preferably in the aviation sector* Very good knowledge of MS Office and ERP* A second language in French is beneficial but not required.
• The ability to travel 50 - 65%.* Experience in quality improvement & operational excellence in manufacturing environment* Experience in building and maintaining strategic relations with suppliers.
• Deep understanding and experience with Quality Management Systems and Tools.* Sustainability knowledge (as life cycle analysis) is beneficial but not required
30+ days ago