Supplier Performance Agent

Bombardier Transportation GmbH; Red Oak (TX); Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance plans (Dental, medical, life

Retirement savings plan

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Bombardier US Aerostructures is seeking a Supplier Performance Agent to lead supplier-site visits, drive performance improvements, and align with internal stakeholders. You will coordinate improvements, manage critical parts expediting, and establish action plans with suppliers to ensure smooth production flows.

The role requires a minimum of ten years in manufacturing or supplier management, travel up to 70%, and strong proficiency in MS Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Administration, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of ten years experience in manufacturing or supplier management.
• Willingness to travel up to 70% of the time.
• Strong manufacturing knowledge and experience with sub-tiers.
• Independent and able to work with minimal information.
• Experience in project planning and cross‑functional coordination.
• Advanced MS Office skills: PowerPoint, Excel, Word.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Lead visits at key supplier sites to analyze performance issues and coordinate improvements.
• Expedite critical parts at suppliers to clear roadblocks and avoid production disruption.
• Establish a back‑to‑PO plan with harmonized balance lines and daily follow‑ups.
• Align with internal stakeholders and mandate supplier interventions.
• Identify improvement and risk mitigation opportunities at key supplier sites.
• Drive supplier performance improvement plans with internal and external partners.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Quality, and Operations on supplier development.
• Provide regular progress feedback to stakeholders on supplier support.
• Coordinate travel plans, reservations, expense claims, and financial reviews.

Skills

English fluency

Supplier management

Project planning

Problem solving

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Administration, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management or equivalent experience

Tools

MS PowerPoint

Excel

Word

Job description

When applicable, Bombardier promotes flexible and hybrid work policies.

At Bombardier, we design, build and maintain the world’s peak-performing aircraft for the world’s most discerning people and businesses, governments and militaries. We have been successful in setting the highest standards by putting our people at the heart of it all, and defining excellence, together.

Working at Bombardier means operating at the highest level. Every day, you are part of a team that delivers superior experiences and products, pushing the boundaries of what's possible in our industry and beyond. By prioritizing employee growth and development, we empower everyone to reach their full potential on their own terms, because the best work happens when you are free to be yourself and share your unique expertise.

With our employees’ well-being top of mind, we offer a comprehensive and competitive Benefits Program, which includes the following:

• Insurance plans (Dental, medical, life insurance, disability, and more)
• Retirement savings plan
• Employee Assistance Program

What are your contributions to the team?

• Lead visits at key supplier sites to analyze performance issues, and coordinate improvement strategies inclusive of PO alignment, process improvements and quality system improvements
• Expedite all critical parts at critical suppliers to clear all roadblocks and ensure zero disruption to the production line
• Work with the supplier to establish a back to PO plan through harmonized lines of balance and ensure a daily follow up
• Align with all key internal stakeholders and prepare a clear mandate for the supplier intervention, regularly follow up on the mandate and ensure a smooth handover.
• Identify supplier improvement and risk mitigation opportunities at key supplier sites and manage these improvement activities.
• Drive execution of supplier performance improvement plans and interface with internal and external partners to collaboratively pursue solutions and closure of action plans.
• Work closely with Procurement, Quality, and Operations stakeholders to create supplier development plans centered on quality, delivery, capacity and supplier process capability.
• Provide regular feedback to all relevant stakeholders on supplier support progress through
• Effectively communicates to internal and external groups and ensure appropriate escalation.
• Conduct a very thorough capacity / capability onsite review at the supplier and establish a clear action plan to address all the gaps
• Coordinate your own work travel plans by doing the reservation, follow up, expense claim and financial review.

How to thrive in this role?

• You hold a Bachelor's degree in Administration, Industrial Engineering, Operations management or equivalent experience.
• You have a minimum of ten (10) years experience.
• You must be ready to travel up to 70% of the time.
• You have strong manufacturing and production knowledge and experience.
• You have experience working with sub-tiers.
• You are extremely independent and able to work with new supplier with minimal information.
• You have experience in project planning and coordination involving several sectors.
• Your computer skills in MS Power point, Excel and Word are expert level.
• You are able to work on multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritize.
• You have a strong sense of ethics and are customer focused.
• You have good analytical, planning, problem solving and interpersonal skills.
• You have operational and financial management knowledge (asset).
• You understand the business relationship & dynamics between the Supplier and Bombardier.
• You have strong communication skills and good knowledge of BA system.
• You are fluent in English (spoken and written).

Bombardier is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by Federal, National, or Local Laws.

Job Supplier Performance Agent

Primary Location Bombardier US Aerostructures, Remote LJT

Shift Day job

Employee Status Regular