Global Supplier Excellence Leader - Remote

Amentum; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 106,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a Lead, Supplier Excellence to transform our global supplier base into a strategic advantage. You will architect a world‑class governance model, develop KPI architectures, and implement predictive analytics to drive performant suppliers across a complex international network.

This remote‑telework role requires US Citizenship to apply. You will lead multi‑tier visibility, risk monitoring, and contingency planning while partnering with IT and cybersecurity to mitigate digital

Qualifications

• Typically 8 years progressive experience in supplier performance or supplier management leadership.
• Experience managing global supplier bases across multiple regions.
• Experience implementing supplier governance and performance frameworks.
• Experience leading cross-functional initiatives at scale.
• US Citizenship is required to apply.

Responsibilities

• Design and lead a standardized global supplier performance governance model.
• Develop KPI architecture (quality, cost, service, ESG, innovation).
• Implement predictive analytics and AI-enabled performance dashboards.
• Drive root cause resolution and structured corrective action programs.
• Lead executive-level supplier performance reviews.
• Establish multi-tier supplier visibility (Tier 1–N mapping).
• Develop geopolitical, financial, and operational risk monitoring frameworks.
• Lead scenario planning, stress testing, and contingency strategy development.
• Partner with IT and cybersecurity teams on digital supply risk mitigation.
• Launch structured supplier innovation programs and joint business planning.
• Develop incentive structures that reward performance acceleration and innovation.
• Identify cost transformation, sustainability, and technology opportunities within the supply base.
• Position suppliers as strategic partners, not transactional vendors.
• Support implementation of supplier portals and performance management platforms.
• Establish real‑time dashboards and control‑tower visibility.
• Drive integration across ERP, P2P, and risk intelligence systems.
• Automate reporting workflows and improve data integrity.
• Champion digital tools that enhance transparency and decision speed.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

Time management

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA or advanced degree

Job description

Amentum is seeking a Lead, Supplier Excellence to transform our global supplier base into a strategic advantage. You will architect a world‑class governance model, develop KPI architectures, and implement predictive analytics to drive performant suppliers across a complex international network.

This remote‑telework role requires US Citizenship to apply. You will lead multi‑tier visibility, risk monitoring, and contingency planning while partnering with IT and cybersecurity to mitigate digital