Senior Aerospace Supplier Performance Manager

Eaton; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 112,000 - 164,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton’s IS AER FMC division is seeking a Supplier Performance Manager to improve the global performance of suppliers and ensure the proper flow of material to meet customer expectations. You will lead corrective action plans, partner with internal teams and suppliers, and drive supplier performance improvements across the network.

The role involves collaboration with IPTs and travel up to 75%. Reporting to the Operations Fulfillment Manager, a Bachelor's degree and 5+ years in supply chain are

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• 5 years of progressive experience in supply chain management.
• This position requires access to export‑controlled information and U.S. person status per U.S. Government export regulations.
• Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and in the future.

Responsibilities

• Direct supplier recovery efforts by developing and executing corrective action plans, monitoring supplier performance, mitigating delivery risks, and ensuring timely closure of recovery actions to support production commitments.
• Foster strong partnerships with internal stakeholders, customers, and suppliers to drive alignment, improve communication, and ensure successful execution of customer commitments and performance targets.
• Serve as the primary supply chain focal point within Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), leading material and supplier strategies to support program execution, schedule Adherence, cost objectives, and customer deliverables.
• Establish and maintain best in class procurement processes in alignment with corporate and division procedures & training guides.
• Develop commodity knowledge and procurement process expertise within the Procurement Center of Excellence(s) and Operations Fulfillment organization to support effective supplier management, continuous improvement and problem solving.
• Monitor overall supplier performance metrics (Past Due, OTD, DPPM etc.) and address performance gaps by driving defined tactical strategies in accordance with the Focus Supplier Process or other short‑term recovery plans.
• Drive process for systemic operational procurement improvements at sites and (Focus) supplier sites, using procurement/ materials tools.
• Leverage supply chain data to establish, refine, and communicate Operations Fulfillment priorities in alignment with site and business objectives.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical abilities

Project management

Team player

Planning skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or supply chain management

Tools

Excel

SAP

PowerBI

Kinaxis

MFGPro

Job description

Eaton’s IS AER FMC division is seeking a Supplier Performance Manager to improve the global performance of suppliers and ensure the proper flow of material to meet customer expectations. You will lead corrective action plans, partner with internal teams and suppliers, and drive supplier performance improvements across the network.

The role involves collaboration with IPTs and travel up to 75%. Reporting to the Operations Fulfillment Manager, a Bachelor's degree and 5+ years in supply chain are