Supplier Program Manager
The Supplier Program Manager will manage a cross-functional team to focus on supplier relationship and performance. Responsibilities include :
- Facilitating supplier performance to the contract.
- Developing and executing supplier management strategies which strengthen the relationship, collaboration, and drive overall contract accountability.
- Identifying risks and opportunities.
- Tactical issue management and resolution.
- Being accountable for overall cost, quality, schedule, and delivery.
- Preparing briefings and reporting on daily progress and escalating critical needs to enable success.
- Acting as on-site focal for the coordination of all on-site or virtual activities.
Required Skills :
Bachelors Degree and a minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.Graduate Degree or equivalent with 4+ years of prior related experience.In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 15 years of prior related experience.Ability to organize and drive actions of a complex nature with both short term and long-term objectives.Ability to reach across multiple areas of discipline to accomplish the goal (Quality, Engineering, SCMM, Operations).Ability to concisely and collaboratively communicate.Operations or Supply Chain Background.Desired Experience :
Ideal candidates will have some Operations background with the ability to interrogate, identify, and resolve issues related to production schedules.Candidates that possess the ability to manage a line of balance are a plus.Supply Chain experience in dealing with technically complex products in a highly regulated environment also a plus.Kavaliro provides Equal Employment Opportunities to all employees and applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Kavaliro is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, Kavaliro will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and / or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please respond to this posting to connect with a company representative.