Sr. Manager, Supplier Performance

Raytheon; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Supplier Performance Leader to drive exceptional performance at key suppliers in Jeddah. This pivotal role focuses on enhancing supplier capabilities, ensuring adherence to stringent quality, cost, and delivery standards. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in supplier performance management, with a proven track record in low-maturity environments. You will lead continuous improvement initiatives, foster collaborative relationships with suppliers, and ensure alignment with internal stakeholders. If you are passionate about supply chain excellence and ready to make a significant impact, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in supplier performance management or operations management.
• Strong technical skills in manufacturing processes and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop performance management strategies for suppliers.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives at supplier sites.
• Establish and report on supplier performance metrics.

Skills

Supplier Performance Management

Process Optimization

Quality Standards

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Leadership Skills

Project Management

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Date Posted: 2025-04-20

Country: Saudi Arabia

Location: ZJS: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Position Role Type: Unspecified

About Us:

Raytheon Saudi Arabia, a wholly owned subsidiary of RTX, is a defense and aerospace company that supports the Kingdom's military and civil defense requirements, as well as its long-term economic vision. The company, based in Jeddah, KSA, makes and integrates air and missile defense radars, precision weapons, and command-and-control systems, and provides support services related to the use of these products. Raytheon Saudi Arabia builds on more than 50 years of partnership between RTX and the Kingdom. Raytheon Saudi Arabia will help the Kingdom realize its Vision 2030 economic plan through partnerships with universities and professional training programs to prepare a new generation of Saudis in the workforce. The company will help create desirable jobs for Saudis, diversify the Kingdom's industrial base and expand economic opportunities for local businesses.

Job Summary:

The Saudi Arabia Supplier Performance Leader is a pivotal role within Raytheon's Operations & Supply Chain organization. This role is focused on driving exceptional performance at key suppliers for high-visibility localization programs. Based in Jeddah, KSA, this role requires a dynamic individual with deep expertise in supplier performance management, capable of elevating & upskilling suppliers with low operational maturity, ensuring adherence to Raytheon's stringent quality, cost, and delivery standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supplier Performance Focus: Develop and implement targeted performance management strategies to ensure the supplier meets Raytheon's quality, cost, and delivery schedule requirements.
• Continuous Improvement: Lead continuous improvement initiatives at the supplier site, focusing on process optimization, quality enhancement, and cost reduction to elevate our CORE domain maturity.
• Performance Metrics: Establish, monitor, and report weekly & monthly on supplier performance metrics, conducting regular reviews and assessments to identify areas for improvement, ensure alignment with program objectives, and improve performance leveraging the CORE tier management framework.
• Issue Resolution: Proactively identify and resolve performance issues at supplier sites & sub-tiers, working closely with the supplier and internal stakeholders, implementing corrective actions preventing recurrence.
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate supply chain risks specific to the supplier and program, ensuring uninterrupted supply and program success.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including engineering, quality, and program management teams, to ensure alignment on supplier performance objectives and initiatives.
• Relationship Development: Provide on-site training and daily in-person engagement with key suppliers at the prime and sub-tier levels, fostering a collaborative relationship, ensuring performance & timely access.
• Strategic Sourcing Support: Support strategic sourcing initiatives related to the supplier, ensuring alignment with Raytheon's broader supply chain and program goals.
• Reporting: Prepare and present detailed reports on supplier performance metrics in close collaboration with the subcontracts manager, providing insights and actionable recommendations to senior leadership.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, engineering, business administration, or a related field. Advanced degree preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 10 years of experience in supplier performance management, supply chain management, or operations management, with a demonstrated track record of driving performance improvements (metric oriented) in low-maturity environments.
• Technical Skills: Strong technical skills and understanding of manufacturing processes, quality standards, and performance metrics.
• Analytical Skills: Excellent analytical skills with experience in data analysis, performance metrics, and process improvement.
• Communication: Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders with indirect reporting relationships.
• Leadership: Proven leadership skills with the ability to motivate and drive performance improvements within supplier organizations.
• Project Management: Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a focused, high-stakes environment.
• Detail-oriented: Highly detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Languages: Fluency in English is required; proficiency in Arabic is highly desirable.

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