CesiumAstro

Supply Chain

SupplierRelationshipManager

$121–143k Westminster, Colorado, 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, Risk management. Develop and maintain supplier scorecards and KPI reporting. Drive supplier performance improvement initiatives”

Industry & Context.

Supply Chain
Problems you'll solve

Corrective action follow-up; Supplier risk mitigation; Continuity planning; Operational recovery management

Eligibility Requirements

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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