Parker Aerospace · 9 hours ago
Supplier Performance Specialist
Irvine, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$100K/yr - $159K/yr
8+ years expParker Aerospace is a leading company in engineering solutions that drive innovation. They are seeking a Supplier Performance Specialist to lead recovery efforts on key supplier delivery issues and improve supplier performance through audits and quality management initiatives.
Aviation & Aerospace
Responsibilities
Responsible for leading recovery efforts on key supplier delivery issues, establishing governance and reporting. Conducting deep dives into constraints and guiding suppliers to resolve them
Will participate in supplier site audits and/or coordinate supplier audits with a cross functional team to determine appropriateness and quality of supplier’s product
Will have responsibility for leading supplier recovery and risk mitigation efforts at supplier sites located anywhere in the country
Will initiate vendor quality management, improvements including evaluating process capability, tracking delivery, output, and reporting of supplier performance
Deploy Supplier Recovery, which may include any combination of assessments, training, quality improvements, delivery improvements, capacity improvement, lead-time reductions
Lead in cross functional project teams driving improvements in on-time delivery, volatility, sub-tier management
Complete root cause analysis and recommend / implement corrective actions where developed solutions will drive closure of root-cause actions
Interface with all levels of the organization, suppliers, and customers regarding supplier performance and improvement actions and processes. Be prepared to report out at executive levels on plans and results
Work collaboratively across complex organizational structures to develop and implement systemic solutions as countermeasures to resolve chronic business performance issues
Qualification
Required
Bachelors degree (BA) in Business Administration or related field (e.g. finance, law/contract law; program management)
Demonstrated ability to perform essential functions of the job typically acquired through eight or more years of increasingly responsible experience in contract administration or procurement. Supply chain, supplier quality, procurement or operations experience (manufacturing or distribution preferred)
Practical experience leading supplier recovery, CAPA, root cause analysis (5‑Why, Fishbone) and performance improvement projects
Strong analytical skills; proficiency with Excel and experience with BI tools (Power BI, Tableau) and ERP systems
Excellent stakeholder management and cross‑functional collaboration skills; ability to lead without direct authority
Solid project management skills; comfortable driving multiple concurrent actions
Clear written and verbal communication, including executive summaries and supplier escalation communications
Ability to travel to supplier sites up to 50% as required
Benefits
Comprehensive coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, voluntary optional life, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and critical illness insurance with competitive premium cost.
401(k) Plan with company matching contributions at 100% of the first 5% of pay.
Company provided defined-contribution retirement plan with annual contribution equal to 3% of pay.
Career development and tuition reimbursement.
Other benefits including paid parental leave, short and long-term disability programs, adoption assistance, a Care.com membership and financial planning assistance are provided at no cost to you.
Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness are available at competitive rates.
Paid Time Off and Company-Paid Holidays.
Company
Parker Aerospace
Parker Aerospace is a global leader in the research, design, manufacture, and service of flight control, hydraulic, fuel and inerting, fluid conveyance, thermal management, and engine systems and components for aerospace and other high-technology markets.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Anahita Taklimi, PMP
Parker-CSO
Jason McGrath
Talent Acquisition Partner
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