Head of Supplier Performance & Analytics

Bombardier; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance plans

Retirement savings plan

Employee Assistance Program

Tele Health Program

Job summary

Bombardier is seeking a strong Leader, Supplier Performance to drive supplier performance across the Learjet organization. The role requires expanding capabilities in metrics, evaluations, and risk management while partnering with procurement, quality, and engineering teams.

You will lead a team of analysts, develop interventions, and shape supplier strategies to meet quality and delivery targets in a fast-paced aerospace environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business administration, engineering, or related field.
• 15+ years in supplier management focusing on performance.
• Strong soft skills with empathy and leadership.
• Experience leading supplier performance analysts teams.
• Ability to manage multi-tasking projects with changing priorities.
• Proficient in data analysis and turning data into actionable insights.
• Proven skills in project management and stakeholder collaboration.
• Experience in risk assessment and supplier negotiations.
• Proficient in SAP, LeanDNA, Power BI or Ariba.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement supplier performance metrics, scorecards, and evaluation criteria.
• Conduct regular supplier performance evaluations and communicate feedback.
• Develop interventions to improve supplier performance, including corrective actions.
• Coordinate with procurement and QA to ensure contract, quality, and delivery compliance.
• Identify and manage supplier risk across quality, delivery, and cost.
• Lead cross-functional efforts to align supplier performance with business goals.
• Maintain records of supplier performance data and improvement initiatives.
• Build strong relationships with suppliers to drive innovation.
• Lead and coach a team of supplier performance analysts.

Skills

Supplier management

Data analysis

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management

MBA or PMP preferred

Tools

SAP

LeanDNA

Power BI

Ariba

Job description

Bombardier is seeking a strong Leader, Supplier Performance to drive supplier performance across the Learjet organization. The role requires expanding capabilities in metrics, evaluations, and risk management while partnering with procurement, quality, and engineering teams.

You will lead a team of analysts, develop interventions, and shape supplier strategies to meet quality and delivery targets in a fast-paced aerospace environment.