Supplier Development Manager

Scalian; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international provider of solutions is seeking an experienced Professional in Aerospace Supplier Development. The role involves leading supplier recovery missions and driving continuous improvement initiatives with strategic suppliers. Applicants should have a degree in Engineering or a related field, along with hands-on expertise in aerospace recovery, Lean, and Six Sigma methodologies. The position requires frequent visits to UK suppliers and offers a chance to impact major production transformations.

Qualifications

• Hands-on expertise in aerospace supplier recovery or crisis turnaround.
• Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, and problem-solving methodologies.
• Experience in major production transfers or global industrialization projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex supplier development and recovery missions.
• Drive continuous improvement roadmaps with strategic suppliers.
• Facilitate transformation initiatives using Lean and Six Sigma tools.
• Conduct industrial maturity and capacity assessments.

Skills

Aerospace Supplier Recovery

Lean methodologies

Six Sigma

APQP

Capacity assessments

ERP systems

Education

Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or Industrial Management

Tools

MRP systems

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Professional in Aerospace Supplier Development (Supplier Recovery) .

You will have an occasional Presence in Broughton (once a month) + Visits to UK Suppliers.

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
• Mobility : Frequent visits to Suppliers sites in UK .

What We Are Looking For

• Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Industrial Management or a related field
• Hands-on expertise in:
  • Aerospace 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 :

Supply chain management, 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).