Senior Leader, Supplier Performance & Analytics

Bombardier; Biggin Hill; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Bombardier’s London Service Centre at Biggin Hill seeks a seasoned Leader, Supply Chain to drive supplier performance and risk management for the UK operations. You will lead a team of analysts, develop metrics, and partner with procurement, QA, and cross-functional teams to ensure supplier excellence.

The role requires 15+ years in supplier management, strong data analysis, and proven leadership with a focus on continuous improvement and contract negotiations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a related field.
• 15+ years of supplier management experience with emphasis on performance improvement.
• Proven track record leading teams with empathy and patience.
• Experience guiding supplier performance analysts and coaching teams.
• Ability to manage multi-project priorities with changing scope.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement supplier performance metrics, scorecards and evaluation criteria to assess supplier performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Conduct regular supplier performance evaluations and communicate performance feedback to suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Develop and implement interventions to improve supplier performance, including corrective action plans and supplier development programs.
• Work closely with procurement and quality assurance teams to ensure supplier compliance with contractual requirements, quality standards and delivery schedules.
• Identify and manage supplier risk, including assessing and mitigating risks related to quality, delivery and cost.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure supplier performance aligns with business objectives.
• Maintain records of supplier performance data, improvement initiatives and risk management activities.
• Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers to drive continuous improvement and supplier innovation.
• Lead and manage a team of supplier performance analysts, providing guidance and development opportunities.

Skills

Supplier performance management

Leadership

Data analysis

Project management

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Risk management

SAP / Ariba / BI tools

Mentoring / coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business administration, engineering, or related field

Master's degree, MBA or PMP

Tools

SAP

LeanDNA

Power BI

Ariba

Job description

Bombardier’s London Service Centre at Biggin Hill seeks a seasoned Leader, Supply Chain to drive supplier performance and risk management for the UK operations. You will lead a team of analysts, develop metrics, and partner with procurement, QA, and cross-functional teams to ensure supplier excellence.

The role requires 15+ years in supplier management, strong data analysis, and proven leadership with a focus on continuous improvement and contract negotiations.