Supplier development manager

At Scalian, we are a leading multinational engineering consulting firm with 5,500 specialists and over 30 years of experience. We are specialized in Digital Systems (IT & Software and Systems Engineering) and Industrial Performance (Quality Assurance, Supply Chain, and Project Management).

Our expertise serves various technological sectors such as the aerospace, defense, rail, and energy industries while providing distinctive support to their development and operations.

Job Description

Scalian UK is Hiring an Aerospace Supplier development manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead complex supplier development and recovery missions to safeguard delivery and quality
• Drive continuous improvement roadmaps with strategic suppliers and their sub-tiers
• Facilitate transformation initiatives using Lean, APQP, and Six Sigma tools
• Support cross-functional teams in major Transfers of Work or industrial ramp-ups
• Conduct industrial maturity and capacity assessments
• Serve as the performance point-of-contact for internal stakeholders across procurement, operations, and programs
• Identify bottlenecks, eliminate inefficiencies, and ensure suppliers can meet tomorrow’s demands — today

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Industrial Management or a related field
• Solid background in at least two of the following: procurement, manufacturing, supply chain, operations, or program delivery
• Hands-on expertise in:
• Aerospace Supplier Development AND Recovery Experience
• Lean, Six Sigma, APQP or problem-solving methodologies
• Capacity and industrial capability assessments
• Major production transfers or global industrialization projects
• MRP and ERP systems (APICS/CPIM is a plus)

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