CesiumAstro
Supply Chain
SupplierRelationshipManager
Neural analysis suggests this role is
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“Supplier Relationship Manager at CesiumAstro. Skills: Supplier relationship management, Performance improvement, Risk management. Develop and maintain supplier scorecards and KPI reporting. Drive supplier performance improvement initiatives”
Industry & Context.
Corrective action follow-up; Supplier risk mitigation; Continuity planning; Operational recovery management
U. S. citizen, Lawful permanent resident, Conditional resident, Asylee or refugee
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Operations, or related or equivalent combination of education and experience, 7–10+ years of experience in procurement, supplier management, sourcing, supply chain operations, or manufacturing operations, Experience managing supplier performance metrics including OTD, quality, lead time adherence, cost performance, and supplier responsiveness, Demonstrated experience coordinating cross-functional supplier improvement initiatives with Procurement, Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Program teams, Experience working in ERP/MRP-driven manufacturing or operational environments
Nice to Have
Experience in aerospace, electronics, defense, manufacturing, or regulated operational environments, Experience with supplier scorecards, supplier governance programs, and supplier development initiatives, Familiarity with supplier quality processes, RMAs, corrective actions, and operational recovery management, Experience supporting strategic sourcing, supplier risk mitigation, and operational performance improvement initiatives, Experience working across multi-site operational organizations, Familiarity with ERP and analytics tools such as SAP, Acumatica, Tableau, Power BI, or similar systems
What You'll Do.
Develop and maintain supplier scorecards and KPI reporting
Drive supplier performance improvement initiatives
Follow up on corrective actions
Partner with Supplier Quality and Engineering teams on
Partner on RMA and supplier quality issues
Coordinate supplier escalations and recovery actions related to
Coordinate recovery actions related to delivery
Coordinate recovery actions related to shortages
Coordinate recovery actions related to operational disruptions
Support supplier risk mitigation
Support continuity planning
Support strategic supplier development initiatives
Develop and maintain supplier segmentation strategies
Identify critical suppliers
Identify strategic partners
Identify high-risk suppliers requiring additional oversight
Lead supplier business reviews (SBRs)
Review supplier performance
Discuss improvement opportunities with suppliers
Align long-term business objectives with suppliers
Analyze procurement data
Analyze supplier performance data
and improvement opportunities
Establish and maintain supplier governance processes
Establish and maintain communication standards
Establish and maintain operational review cadences
Support sourcing teams through supplier operational insights
Support procurement teams through supplier operational insights
Provide supplier performance visibility
Help standardize supplier identification
Help standardize supplier onboarding
Help standardize supplier management processes
Develop executive-level supplier performance reporting
Develop recommendations for leadership review
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional teams; Supplier Quality teams; Engineering teams; Procurement teams; Quality 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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