Supplier Lead

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Job Title: Supplier Lead

Reporting To: Manager, Supply Chain

Work Schedule: Hybrid – Tewkesbury, GBR

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage effective supplier relationships to achieve business requirements.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned suppliers, ensuring strong collaboration and communication.
• Conduct surveillance and monitoring activities for assigned suppliers.
• Evaluate supplier performance and identify, assess, and mitigate supply chain risks.
• Manage purchase orders to ensure current and accurate delivery information is maintained through standard systems and processes.
• Drive the timely and effective closure of root cause investigations and corrective actions.
• Expedite supplier deliveries when required to support site operational requirements.
• Lead problem-solving activities to resolve issues impacting supplier relationships and supply chain performance.
• Support and, when appropriate, lead supplier recovery and performance improvement initiatives.
• Provide regional support for supplier selection, supplier development, and New Product Introduction (NPI) activities.
• Leverage regional and supplier knowledge to support supply chain planning activities.
• Identify and pursue opportunities for improvements in quality, cost, delivery, and lead time performance.
• Collaborate across multiple functions, cultures, and geographic regions to achieve global supply chain objectives.
• Travel regularly to supplier locations within the designated region and occasionally to Moog sites outside the region as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or a related discipline.
• Up to 5 years of progressive experience in manufacturing, engineering, or supply chain environments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to navigate complex supply chain challenges.
• Working knowledge of procurement processes, contractual requirements, business systems, and supply chain operations.
• Experience managing supplier performance and supporting supplier development activities.
• Effective communication and relationship management skills with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet critical deadlines.
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively, including regular supplier visits within the assigned region.
• Ability to collaborate and influence across multiple functions, cultures, and geographic regions.

Nice to Have

• Engineering or technical background.
• Project or Program Management experience.
• Professional certification in Purchasing, Supply Chain Management, or Program Management.
• Master’s degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience within the Aerospace industry.
• Knowledge of procurement and contractual law.
• Experience supporting supplier selection, supplier development, and new product introduction programs.
• Negotiation experience with suppliers in a manufacturing environment.

Benefits

• Flexible benefits package and development opportunities to support career progression
• 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Private medical insurance, mental health support and financial advice
• Generous life assurance and company pension contribution (from 6%)
• Employee share options, free onsite parking and EV Charging

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