Sr Manager – Aviation Supplier Partner Management

Company Summary

EchoStar builds solutions that help families and communities stay connected. We’ll launch your career and empower you to change lives.

Our brands include Boost Mobile, DISH TV, Gen Mobile, Hughes and Sling TV. We serve millions of customers with offerings ranging from satellite to streaming services and global to personal networking solutions.

Department Summary

EchoStar has an exciting opportunity for a Sr Manager – Aviation Supplier Partner Management in our Hughes Network Systems division supporting our AERO Mobility business unit.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

This role is essential for managing and optimizing the aviation vendor supply chain of key materials and products, ensuring timely and cost-efficient delivery while maintaining strong relationships with aviation suppliers. This position will play a critical role in negotiating supplier contracts, planning, forecasting, logistics management and ensuring alignment between Hughes procurement operations, program management, product, and engineering teams. This role offers a great opportunity for career growth in a dynamic environment focused on innovation and operational excellence. This position will be located at our office in Lisle, IL or Germantown, MD.

Key Responsibilities:

• Aviation Supplier Management:
• Negotiate and manage contracts for new LRU products, aircraft engineering and certification services to ensure the best value for the company
• Manage the SOW development and RFP process for products and engineering & certification services
• Develop, implement, and optimize aviation supplier processes for the production of aviation components, ensuring efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and compliance with AS9100 quality standards
• Monitor aviation supplier performance, including delivery times, quality, and reliability metrics, as well as compliance with contractual terms in the form of supplier scorecards and quarterly business reviews
• Lead collaboration efforts with Hughes product management, aircraft engineering and aviation 3rd party suppliers for product production and ensuring timely completion and adherence to budget and cost minimization
• Evaluate and select suppliers based on their reliability, cost efficiency, quality, and ability to meet deadlines
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, and terms with suppliers to ensure the best value for the company
• Planning and Forecasting:
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (., manufacturing, sales, product, and engineering) to forecast demand for 3rd party aviation suppliers
• Develop and implement strategies to optimize aviation 3rd party supplier inventory levels, reduce lead times, and improve overall delivery efficiency
• Logistics Management:
• Provide oversight and guidance for 3rd party logistics and Hughes’s supplier forward and reverse logistics
• Risk Management:
• Identify and mitigate risks in the aviation 3rd party supply chain by developing contingency plans for potential disruptions or delays

Skills, Experience and Requirements

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, and/or Business Administration
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in aviation supplier management

Skills and Qualifications:

• Prior experience in managing relationships with suppliers, negotiating contracts, and improving supplier performance
• Certification in Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma
• Experience using Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems (., SAP, Oracle, or similar) and planning software
• This position will require up to 50% travel

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification in supply chain management (., APICS, CSCP, CPM) is a plus
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills, both written and verbal
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple tasks simultaneously
• Strong experience in negotiating contracts
• Strong knowledge of aviation design and manufacturing processes
• Familiarity with industry standards (., AS9100, FAA regulations) and quality control methodologies (., Six Sigma, FMEA, Root Cause Analysis)
• Strong understanding of inventory management, demand forecasting, and production planning
• Strong problem-solving abilities and proactive mindset
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and other office software
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams and external suppliers
• Resilient under pressure with the ability to handle complex situations and resolve conflicts
• Strategic thinker with the ability to innovate and improve processes

Will be eligible for discretionary bonus, with funding based on company performance.

Visa sponsorship not available for this position.

Salary RangesCompensation: $97,500.00/Year - $130,000.00/Year Benefits

We offer versatile health perks, including flexible spending accounts, HSA, a 401(k) Plan with company match, ESPP, career opportunities, and a flexible time away plan; all benefits can be viewed here:.

The base pay range shown is a guideline. Individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, and competencies; compensation is based on the role's location and is subject to change based on work location.

Candidates need to successfully complete a pre-employment screen, which may include a drug test and DMV check. Our company is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace where every individual has the opportunity to succeed. We are dedicated to providing individuals with criminal or arrest records a fair chance of employment in accordance with local, state, and federal laws.

The posting will be active for a minimum of 3 days. The active posting will continue to extend by 3 days until the position is filled.