Supplier Performance Manager

Higher Recruitment, Inc.; Hermosillo; A distancia; MXN 1.431.639 - 1.789.549; Jornada completa

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Competitive compensation and benefits

Descripción de la vacante

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a Supplier Performance Manager to enhance the aerospace supply chain. This position involves significant fieldwork, requiring over 60% travel, both domestically and internationally. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of experience in manufacturing environments, primarily in aerospace or automotive. Responsibilities include leading recovery efforts during crises, conducting supplier assessments, and driving improvements in performance and quality. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered.

Formación

• Minimum 5 years experience in manufacturing environments.
• Proven track record of improving supplier performance.
• Willingness to travel 60%+ with a valid passport.

Responsabilidades

• Lead supplier recovery during delivery crises.
• Conduct supplier assessments for capability and risk.
• Drive process improvements at suppliers.

Conocimientos

Fluent in English and Spanish

Crisis management skills

Communication and influence skills

Technical knowledge in manufacturing processes

Problem-solving skills

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or technical field

Herramientas

FMEA

SPC

RCCA

APQP/PPAP

Descripción del empleo

Travel: Up to 60% travel (domestic and international)

Fluent in English and Spanish required

Competitive compensation and benefits.

Position Overview

Our growing manufacturing client is hiring a Supplier Performance Manager is to drive on-time delivery, quality, and process capability across our aerospace supply base (primarily Americas region, supporting Boeing, Airbus, and Embraer programs among others).

This role reports into Supplier Performance Management leaders and focuses on proactive risk mitigation, crisis recovery, and sustained supplier improvement.

Expect heavy field work – 60%+ travel (domestic and international) – directly at supplier facilities. Remote; results and presence when and where needed are what matter.

This role is highly field-focused and results-oriented. If you’ve spent time on supplier manufacturing floors, can anticipate capacity constraints, and thrive on resolving complex challenges, this could be the right fit for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead supplier recovery efforts during delivery crises: secure executive engagement at suppliers, establish and track robust recovery plans, prioritize critical parts, and escalate effectively to internal stakeholders (Purchasing, Programs, Supply Chain, Site Leadership) and customers as required.
• Conduct thorough supplier assessments (process capability, capacity, quality systems, risk) for both new and existing sources; prioritize based on program impact.
• Drive root-cause corrective actions and process improvements at suppliers; facilitate Kaizen events, VA/VE workshops, and training in advanced problem-solving (8D, A3, etc.).
• Identify bottlenecks, optimize logistics parameters (lead times, MOQ, packaging), and implement solutions that directly improve OTD and reduce risk.
• Support development and standardization of department tools, metrics, and reporting to increase visibility and effectiveness.
• Coordinate with Supplier Quality, Procurement, and Program teams to shift left – addressing issues before they hit production.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (engineering or technical field strongly preferred).
• Minimum 5 years hands-on experience working inside manufacturing environments at suppliers (aerospace, automotive, or complex assembly preferred).
• Proven track record improving supplier performance (quality, delivery, capacity) in high-stakes, regulated industries.
• Willingness and ability to travel 60%+ (including international; valid passport required).
• Strong technical foundation in manufacturing processes (machining, composites, assembly, inspection) and quality tools (FMEA, SPC, RCCA, APQP/PPAP).
• Demonstrated crisis-management capability under schedule pressure.
• Excellent communication and influence skills – able to engage supplier executives and internal leadership decisively.

Preferred Additional Qualifications

• 5-7 years experience in aerospace supply chain (AS9100, NADCAP, FAA requirements).
• Formal training/certification in Lean, Six Sigma, or similar.
• Prior supplier-facing role involving audits, development plans, and performance scorecards.
• Self-directed: plan and execute supplier visits autonomously based on risk and program needs.
• Direct and honest, yet respectful, communication – not sugar-coating issues, no tolerance for sustained poor performance.
• Bias for action: move fast when parts are late, dig deep when root cause is hidden, follow through until issues are resolved.
• Comfortable pushing back on suppliers and internal functions alike when required to protect program schedules.