Supplier development manager

JR United Kingdom; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international solutions provider seeks a Supplier Development Professional to support major aerospace industry clients. The ideal candidate will lead supplier improvement initiatives, employing Lean and Six Sigma methods, while collaborating closely with procurement and operational teams across multiple UK locations. This role involves frequent travel and a strong focus on enhancing supply chain efficiencies.

Qualifications

• Solid background in procurement, manufacturing, supply chain, or operations.
• Supplier recovery or crisis turnaround experience required.
• Experience with capacity assessments and industrial capability.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex supplier development and recovery missions.
• Drive continuous improvement roadmaps with strategic suppliers.
• Conduct industrial maturity and capacity assessments.

Skills

Lean

Six Sigma

APQP

Problem-solving methodologies

Education

Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Industrial Management

Tools

MRP systems

ERP systems

APICS/CPIM

Job description

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We are seeking an experienced Professional in Supplier Development for one of our international clients in the Aerospace sector.

We're looking for 2 locations in Belfast and Prestwick (Scotland), 3 to 4 days onsite.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead complex supplier development and recovery missions to safeguard delivery and quality
• Drive continuous improvement roadmaps with strategic suppliers and their sub-tiers
• Facilitate transformation initiatives using Lean, APQP, and Six Sigma tools
• Support cross-functional teams in major Transfers of Work or industrial ramp-ups
• Conduct industrial maturity and capacity assessments
• Serve as the performance point-of-contact for internal stakeholders across procurement, operations, and programs
• Identify bottlenecks, eliminate inefficiencies, and ensure suppliers can meet tomorrow’s demands — today
• Frequent travel to other sites in UK (2 days a week).

What We Are Looking For

• Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Industrial Management or a related field
• Solid background in at least two of the following: procurement, manufacturing, supply chain, operations, or program delivery, (Preferably in Aerospace, Defense, Automotive or Rail)
• Supplier recovery or crisis turnaround
• Lean, Six Sigma, APQP, or problem-solving methodologies
• Capacity and industrial capability assessments
• Major production transfers or global industrialization projects
• MRP and ERP systems (APICS/CPIM is a plus)

About Us

A leading international provider of solutions and expertise, specialising in the fields of digital systems and business performance

The SCALIAN Group provides support to major industrial and service-sector companies to help them define and implement their projects in two fields:

Digital Systems Embedded and critical systems, IoT, information systems, and digital solutions for businesses Operations Performance: Management of projects, quality, and industrial performance We are present in seven countries (France, Spain, Belgium, UK, Germany, USA and Canada).