Strategic Supplier Program Lead - Aerospace

Greenpointtechnologies

Bothell (WA)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 166,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare (medical, dental & vision)

Life insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Greenpoint Technologies in Washington state seeks a Senior Supplier Program Manager to lead supplier performance and execution across complex programs, aligning PMO and supply chain with schedules and technical expectations. You will drive risk management, readiness assessments, and recovery actions across Engineering, Procurement, Operations, and Quality.

Ideal candidates have 6–8 years in supplier management within aerospace or complex manufacturing, with ERP and data tools experience, and

Qualifications

Strong understanding of supplier performance, risk management, and execution in complex manufacturing environments.
Ability to lead cross-functional coordination and influence stakeholders without direct authority.
Strong problem-solving skills with ability to drive supplier recovery and corrective actions.
Effective communication skills, including engagement with internal leadership and suppliers.
Analytical mindset with ability to translate data into actionable insights (ERP, Excel, Power BI).
Working knowledge of engineering release, production readiness, and regulatory requirements (ITAR/EAR).

Responsibilities

Leads supplier integration for complex or high-risk suppliers - Drives alignment between suppliers and internal teams to ensure execution against program requirements, schedules, and technical expectations.
Owns and executes supplier strategies – including supplier engagement, execution approach, and performance expectations aligned to program goals.
Monitor delivery schedules, commitments, and execution status; identify risks, variances, and associated budget impacts.
Owns and drives the supplier risk register for assigned complex suppliers - Ensure risks are identified, assessed, and actively managed with clear mitigation plans and follow-through.
Leads supplier readiness assessments at key milestones - Evaluate readiness for design release, production, and delivery; clearly communicate risks, gaps, and required actions.
Leads supplier escalation and recovery execution - corrective actions and coordinate cross-functional recovery efforts for at-risk suppliers, including escalation support as needed.
Drive alignment between supplier plans and program schedules - Ensure supplier commitments, development plans, and execution timelines are realistic and synchronized with program needs.
Identify and influence early supplier-related risks - Surface constraints related to capacity, design maturity, sub-tier dependencies, and execution gaps to inform program decisions.
Serve as primary supplier execution interface for suppliers - Provide clear, consistent communication of supplier status, risks, and recovery actions to internal stakeholders.
Ensure supplier delivery of product and required technical/certification data - Monitor execution of hardware and associated documentation to meet program and regulatory requirements.
Coordinate supplier execution across multiple programs - Balance priorities, commitments, and risks where suppliers support multiple GTI programs.
Drive targeted supplier improvement initiatives - Lead efforts to improve schedule reliability, cycle time, and execution performance.
Provides mentorship and guidance to Specialists and Senior Specialists - Supports development of team capability and consistency in supplier integration practices.