Supplier Development Manager

Position Available : Supplier Relationship Manager
Location : Hertfordshire (Hybrid) & Dynamic Working Hours
Salary : Up to £52,000 + Company Bonus & Very Good Pension Package
Experience needed : Experience of managing relationships with suppliers and improving supplier performance within a complex, high-technology manufacturing environment such as defence, aerospace, automotive, robotics, space & satellite technology, nuclear and similar.
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 have several Supplier Performance Manager roles available in our team who ensure effective Supplier performance, capability & Risk management.

You'll be part of a team focused on managing how suppliers deliver goods and their quality while also working with other procurement professionals, colleagues from different departments, and suppliers. We offer additional training programs available to learn more about procurement and quality.

What we need from you:

Experience of managing a portfolio of suppliers daily, reporting on performance and resolving supply chain risks
Evaluate supplier capabilities to meet current and future delivery requirements
Proven track record in enhancing Supplier Performance (Delivery and Quality) through lean methodologies and relevant tools e.g. root cause analysis, 8D, 5 Whys
Skilled in process flow creation, lead time analysis, capacity assessment, and sub-tier mapping for a comprehensive supplier understanding
Strong problem-solving abilities, employing techniques like DMAIC for root cause analysis and improvement implementation
Proactive in identifying and mitigating potential Supply Chain Risks, devising improvement and mitigation strategies

If you would like to know more details about the position or want to register your interest, hit apply below. We'd love to hear from you!

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