Regional Supplier Performance & Recovery Lead

Creation Technologies; Saint Peter (MN); On-site; USD 140,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Creation Technologies is seeking a Supply Base Manager to lead regional and local supplier performance management, escalation for shortages, and recovery planning to improve delivery, quality, and reliability in support of regional business units aligned with global strategy.

The role requires travel 50-60% and will engage with suppliers, quality, engineering, and operations across regulated Defense, Medical, and Tech markets to ensure compliance and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline preferred.
• Minimum 5 years in supply chain, materials, procurement, or related manufacturing.
• Experience with supplier performance management and escalation.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier performance management activities and scorecards.
• Act as escalation point for material shortages and supplier issues.
• Coordinate cross-functional escalation teams to resolve supplier problems.
• Develop supplier recovery plans with owners and dates.
• Communicate risk, status, and plans to leadership and suppliers.
• Travel 50-60% as needed and support supplier audits and visits.

Skills

Communication

Multitasking

Leadership

Problem Solving

Team Coordination

Stakeholder Management

Excel

PowerPoint

Oracle ERP

Kinaxis/Rapid Response

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

Kinaxis/Rapid Response

Oracle ERP

Job description

Creation Technologies is seeking a Supply Base Manager to lead regional and local supplier performance management, escalation for shortages, and recovery planning to improve delivery, quality, and reliability in support of regional business units aligned with global strategy.

The role requires travel 50-60% and will engage with suppliers, quality, engineering, and operations across regulated Defense, Medical, and Tech markets to ensure compliance and continuous improvement.