Senior Manager, Supplier Performance

Job description

Summary The Senior Manager of Supplier Performance leads the supplier-facing supply chain function responsible for supplier readiness, performance, and execution across all programs. This role ensures critical suppliers are aligned to program requirements, schedules, and technical expectations, including delivery of both product and required technical/certification data. The Senior Manager establishes and drives supplier integration processes, risk management discipline, and recovery execution across a complex, design-to-order supply base. Working closely with Procurement, Material Planning, Material Program Management (MPM), and Logistics, this role ensures supplier execution supports program readiness, schedule performance, and financial outcomes. This position is a key enabler of program success, responsible for preventing downstream disruption by ensuring supplier readiness, alignment, and accountability from early design through installation and delivery. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: - Lead the supplier integration and performance function - Establish clear ownership, roles, and operating structure for managing supplier execution across all programs and commodities. -...