CesiumAstro

Supply Chain

SupplierRelationshipManager

$135–195k ~AI est. Austin, Texas, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Supplier Relationship Manager at CesiumAstro. Skills: Supplier relationship management, Performance improvement, Cross-functional coordination. Develop supplier scorecards. Maintain KPI reporting”

Industry & Context.

Supply Chain
Problems you'll solve

Root cause analysis; Corrective actions; Risk mitigation; Continuity planning; Performance improvement

Eligibility Requirements

U. S. citizen or equivalent, Eligible for State Department authorization

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree or equivalent, 7–10+ years experience, Manage supplier performance metrics, Coordinate cross-functional initiatives, Experience in ERP/MRP environments

Nice to Have

Aerospace, electronics, defense experience, Supplier scorecards experience, Supplier governance programs experience, Supplier development initiatives experience, Supplier quality processes familiarity, Corrective actions familiarity, Operational recovery management familiarity, Strategic sourcing support experience, Supplier risk mitigation experience, Operational performance improvement experience, Multi-site operational organizations experience, ERP and analytics tools familiarity

What You'll Do.

Develop supplier scorecards

Maintain KPI reporting

Drive supplier performance improvement

Follow-up on corrective actions

Partner on non-conformance issues

Partner on RMA issues

Partner on supplier quality issues

Coordinate supplier escalations

Coordinate recovery actions

Support supplier risk mitigation

Support continuity planning

Support strategic supplier development

Develop supplier segmentation strategies

Identify critical suppliers

Identify strategic partners

Identify high-risk suppliers

Lead supplier business reviews

Review supplier performance

Discuss improvement opportunities

Align long-term business objectives

Analyze procurement data

Analyze supplier performance data

Identify improvement opportunities

Establish governance processes

Maintain governance processes

Establish communication standards

Maintain communication standards

Establish operational review cadences

Maintain operational review cadences

Support sourcing teams

Support procurement teams

Standardize supplier identification

Standardize supplier onboarding

Standardize supplier management

Develop executive reporting

Provide leadership recommendations

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional teams; Supplier Quality teams; Engineering teams; Procurement teams; Manufacturing teams; Program teams

Full Job Description

## Description Please Note: To conform with the United States Government Space Technology Export Regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., conditional resident, asylee or refugee (protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. At CesiumAstro, we are developers and pioneers of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. We take pride in our dynamic and cross-functional work environment, which allows us to learn, develop, and engage across our organization. If you are looking for hands-on, interactive, and autonomous work, CesiumAstro is the place for you. We are actively seeking passionate, collaborative, energetic, and forward-thinking individuals to join our team. ## JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Develop and maintain supplier scorecards and KPI reporting, including OTD, PPV, lead time adherence, quality performance, and responsiveness Drive supplier performance improvement initiatives and corrective action follow-up Partner with Supplier Quality and Engineering teams on recurring non-conformance, RMA, and supplier quality issues Coordinate supplier escalations and recovery actions related to quality, delivery, shortages, and operational disruptions Support supplier risk mitigation, continuity planning, and strategic supplier development initiatives Develop and maintain supplier segmentation strategies to identify critical suppliers, strategic partners, and high-risk suppliers requiring additional oversight and engagement Lead supplier business reviews (SBRs) with key suppliers to review performance, discuss improvement opportunities, and align long-term business objectives Analyze procurement and supplier performance data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities Establish and maintain supplier governance processes, communication stand

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