Strategic Supplier Development Leader

Parker; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 114,000 - 199,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay Range (CA only): $113,680 to $199,

Participation in Annual Incentive Plan

Job summary

Parker Aerospace in Irvine, CA is seeking a Supplier Development Manager to lead cross-functional engagement with suppliers, strengthen relationships, and support CFCD growth. This role focuses on capacity, delivery, and cost improvements across the supply base.

The successful candidate will travel 50–75% for supplier visits, perform root-cause analysis, and drive corrective actions using Net-Inspect 8D, Parker 10-Step, and A3 methodologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Business, Engineering, Materials Management, or a related field required.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of supplier development experience.
• Analytical and technical skills, with the ability to understand and improve business processes.
• Advanced computer skills and proficiency with data-analysis tools.
• Experience implementing PPAP and quality-system improvements within the supply base.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to apply Lean Enterprise principles; Six Sigma Black Belt preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier engagement activities to develop trusted, high-performing relationships.
• Own recovery efforts for chronic supplier shortages with root-cause analysis and corrective-action closure.
• Conduct regular supplier visits and performance reviews to verify capacity and recovery commitments.
• Manage work-transfer activities from triage through implementation with cross-functional coordination.
• Drive supplier delivery improvement initiatives to reduce delays and shortages.
• Develop and execute supplier recovery roadmaps using Lean, SIOP, PCI, risk-management, and capacity planning.
• Lead external supplier Kaizen events focused on quality, delivery, productivity, and cost.
• Support cost and deflation initiatives including part-family development and inspection improvements.
• Monitor PFES priorities and collaborate with Aerospace Group teams to improve performance.
• Facilitate weekly High-Performance Team meetings and ensure timely closure of actions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align supplier actions with business needs.
• Maintain Parker values and promote a strong safety culture.

Skills

Supplier management

Data analysis

Project management

Communication skills

Lean Enterprise principles

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Materials Management, or related field

Tools

Net-Inspect 8D

Parker 10-Step

A3

4-blocker

Job description

Parker Aerospace in Irvine, CA is seeking a Supplier Development Manager to lead cross-functional engagement with suppliers, strengthen relationships, and support CFCD growth. This role focuses on capacity, delivery, and cost improvements across the supply base.

The successful candidate will travel 50–75% for supplier visits, perform root-cause analysis, and drive corrective actions using Net-Inspect 8D, Parker 10-Step, and A3 methodologies.