Supplier Program Manager

Aurora Flight Sciences Corporation; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 124,000 - 254,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurora Flight Sciences Corporation is seeking a Supplier Program Manager to drive supplier performance for large-scale products and services in Manassas, VA. This on-site role requires frequent travel and acts as the primary point of contact for supplier teams, guiding technology and delivery across contract phases.

The successful candidate will manage statements of work, contracts, and performance metrics, conduct supplier assessments, and develop plans to monitor progress while communicating

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field with 14+ years of related experience, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary point of contact for supplier relationships and performance.
• Manage supplier, statement of work, and contractual commitments.
• Develop operating plans to monitor performance and recovery actions.
• Communicate risks, issues, and opportunities to stakeholders.
• Guide supplier assessments and movement plans.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Data accuracy

Flexibility

Detail oriented

Organizational skills

Follow directions

Basic math

Reading specs/blueprints

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Access

Job description

Supplier Program Manager

Position Overview

At Aurora Flight Sciences, we design, build, and fly advanced aircraft and enabling technologies from concept to reality. We are searching for a talented and self‑motivated Supplier Program Manager to help us create the future of flight. Responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following:

Responsibilities

This position is on site in Manassas, VA but has a high level of business travel. This is not a manager of people; this position serves as primary point of contact for supplier(s). Conducts oversight and management of strategies, performance and development of large-scale products and services. Manages technical, business, product delivery, quality and in‑service aspects of supplier/subcontractor relationships and performance. Establishes operating plan to monitor performance to plan. Identifies and manages all aspects of supplier, statement of work, RAA, contractual commitments and performance to support company procurement strategies and contractual compliance and establishes operating plan. Provides technical and business guidance to integrate strategic supply chain activities. Leads stakeholder relationships and performance throughout all contract phases. Conducts and guides supplier assessments. Develops current and projected work statement. Leads and establishes the basis for recovery, corrective and preventative action plans. Communicates supplier and organization performance plans risks, issues and opportunities to stakeholders. Develops and executes work movement plans.

Minimum Requirements

• Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 14 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD+9 years' related work experience, Master+12 years' related work experience, 18 years' related work experience, etc.).
• Able to multi‑task on various projects while maintaining accuracy of data.
• Must be highly flexible and adjust to rapidly changing priorities.
• Must be detail oriented and have strong organizational skills.
• Ability to follow written and verbal directions.
• Basic math computations.
• Read specifications and blueprints.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Power Point, Access).
• Must be a US Person.

Preferred Requirements

• Basic knowledge of standard engineering concepts, practices, and procedures within an aerospace environment is highly preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to travel to various domestic 3rd party and/or Boeing/Aurora sites (25‑30%).

Salary Range (Annualized USD)

• Minimum Range: $124,000.00 to $222,000.00
• Maximum Range: $143,000.00 to $254,000.00

Equal Opportunity Employer

Aurora Flight Sciences, A Boeing Company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.