Supplier performance managerindustry: aerospacelocation: remote in mexicotravel: 60%+ (domestic and international)fluent in english and spanish requiredcompetitive compensation and benefitsposition overview:our growing manufacturing client is hiring a supplier performance manager is to drive on-time delivery, quality, and process capability across our aerospace supply base (primarily americas region, supporting boeing, airbus, and embraer programs among others).
this role reports into supplier performance management leaders and focuses on proactive risk mitigation, crisis recovery, and sustained supplier improvement.expect heavy field work – 60%+ travel (domestic and international) – directly at supplier facilities.
remote; results and presence when and where needed are what matter.this role is highly field-focused and results-oriented.
if you've spent time on supplier manufacturing floors, can anticipate capacity constraints, and thrive on resolving complex challenges, this could be the right fit for you.key responsibilities lead supplier recovery efforts during delivery crises: secure executive engagement at suppliers, establish and track robust recovery plans, prioritize critical parts, and escalate effectively to internal stakeholders (purchasing, programs, supply chain, site leadership) and customers as required.conduct thorough supplier assessments (process capability, capacity, quality systems, risk) for both new and existing sources; prioritize based on program impact.drive root-cause corrective actions and process improvements at suppliers; facilitate kaizen events, va/ve workshops, and training in advanced problem-solving (8d, a3, etc.).
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