Global Head of Supplier Performance & Capability

Ontic; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical insurance

Company 401K with 4% match

Annual bonus program

Flexible working arrangements

9/80 schedule

Volunteer opportunities

Mental health support across sites

Professional development opportunities

Employee referral program

Job summary

Ontic is seeking a Head of Supplier Performance and Capability to lead global supplier performance, risk and capability development. The role will drive standardized processes, governance, and analytics across Ontic’s sites with an emphasis on performance improvement and supply continuity.

Expect collaboration with site leaders and supplier executives. The position is onsite in Creedmoor, NC and requires significant travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline (Supply Chain, Engineering, Business).
• Significant experience in supplier management, performance, or development.
• Strong analytical and problem solving with cross-functional impact.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and improve a global supplier performance framework across Ontic sites.
• Establish governance, metrics, recovery methodologies, and escalation routines.
• Lead supplier recovery, risk assessment, and capability development programs.
• Coordinate cross-site interventions for suppliers supporting multiple Ontic locations.
• Provide executive-level updates on supplier performance, risks, and mitigations.
• Partner with site teams to drive structured supplier improvement plans.

Skills

Supplier performance mgmt

Data analytics

Root cause analysis

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Executive communication

Project management

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Engineering/Related

Tools

ERP systems

BI analytics

Job description

Ontic is seeking a Head of Supplier Performance and Capability to lead global supplier performance, risk and capability development. The role will drive standardized processes, governance, and analytics across Ontic’s sites with an emphasis on performance improvement and supply continuity.

Expect collaboration with site leaders and supplier executives. The position is onsite in Creedmoor, NC and requires significant travel.