Supplier Program Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plans

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

An aerospace technology company is looking for a talented Supplier Program Manager to oversee supplier relationships and ensure performance is aligned with company strategies. This position requires a Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 14 years of related experience. Responsibilities also include developing plans for supplier assessments and leading improvement actions. The role is based in Manassas, VA with significant business travel involved. The expected salary ranges between $124,000 and $254,000 annually, depending on qualifications.

Qualifications

• 14+ years' related work experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be a U.S. Person.
• Ability to follow written and verbal directions.

Responsibilities

• Manage relationships and performance of suppliers.
• Conduct supplier assessments and lead corrective action plans.
• Communicate performance plans and risks to stakeholders.

Skills

Flexibility

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Ability to multi-task

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

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. This position is on site at Manassas, VA but has a high level of business travel.

Responsibilities

Serves as primary point of contact for suppliers. 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 plans to monitor performance against the plan. Identifies and manages all aspects of supplier, statement of work, RAA, contractual commitments and performance to support company procurement strategies and contractual compliance. 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 statements. 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, PowerPoint, Access).
• Must be a U.S. Person.
• No security clearance is required; however, must possess the ability to obtain a security clearance if the need arises.

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

Aurora Company Overview

Aurora Flight Sciences, a Boeing Company, is a leader in the development and manufacturing of advanced unmanned systems and aerospace vehicles. Our mission is to apply autonomy and robotics to the development, production, and operation of advanced aircraft. During the last three decades, Aurora has designed, rapid‑prototyped, and flown an average of one new vehicle a year for both government and commercial customers. Now, as an independent subsidiary of Boeing, Aurora’s innovation is combined with Boeing’s size and strength, creating an unprecedented opportunity to shape the future of aerospace systems.

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.

Aurora Total Rewards

At Aurora Flight Sciences, a Boeing Company, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. Aurora Flight Sciences provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location and date of hire. Please note that the salary information shown is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.