Supplier Development Manager

We have an exciting opportunity for a Supplier Development Manager to join our clients' team, playing a pivotal role in driving supplier performance, managing risks, and enhancing supply chain capability.

This role spans multiple programmes in a dynamic environment, supporting both established and emerging technologies.

The Supplier Development Manager will:

• Oversee a diverse portfolio of suppliers, ensuring day-to-day performance and delivering detailed reports to project teams.
• Assess and enhance supplier capabilities to meet both current and future delivery requirements.
• Conduct capacity audits to identify bottlenecks, resource gaps, and yield issues, while mapping sub-tier supplier networks.
• Apply lean methodologies and continuous improvement tools to boost supplier delivery and quality.
• Develop and validate process flows, perform lead time analysis, and implement strategies to mitigate supply chain risks.
• Utilize problem-solving frameworks such as DMAIC for root cause analysis and drive improvement initiatives.
• Prepare and present executive summaries based on comprehensive data analysis.
• Contribute to departmental initiatives aimed at achieving supply chain excellence.

The ideal candidate will have:

• A degree-level qualification in Supply Chain or equivalent experience.
• Proven expertise in supplier development within aerospace, defence, or manufacturing sectors.
• International experience in high-technology environments.
• Advanced analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• A proactive, detail-oriented approach with a commitment to continuous improvement.