Manager, Supplier Governance & Performance

Airbus Ventures; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Generous benefits package (health, flex

Retirement plans

Job summary

CesiumAstro is seeking a Manager, Supplier Operations & Governance to lead supplier governance, qualification, ASL management, due diligence, and performance across the supply base.

You will partner with Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Compliance, and IT to strengthen governance practices and supply continuity in a dynamic space and aerospace environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of ASL, supplier onboarding, due diligence, and qualification standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage enterprise Approved Supplier List (ASL) including qualification standards.
• Coordinate cross-functional supplier approval reviews with Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Quality, Engineering and Compliance.
• Oversee supplier due diligence, site assessments, and risk evaluations for capacity and continuity.
• Evaluate supplier certifications, regulatory obligations, and contractual requirements.
• Lead supplier risk assessments, corrective action tracking, and escalation to leadership.
• Implement Grow, Sustain, and Exit supplier lifecycle framework and governance controls.
• Analyze supplier performance on quality, on-time delivery, responsiveness, and risk.
• Guide supplier scorecard reviews, development initiatives, and transitions.
• Develop governance procedures, internal controls, and reporting methodologies.

Skills

Supplier management

Leadership experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Risk assessment

Data interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Master's degree in related field (optional)

PhD in related field (optional)

Tools

Acumatica

SAP

Oracle

NetSuite

Power BI

Job description

CesiumAstro is seeking a Manager, Supplier Operations & Governance to lead supplier governance, qualification, ASL management, due diligence, and performance across the supply base.

You will partner with Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Compliance, and IT to strengthen governance practices and supply continuity in a dynamic space and aerospace environment.