Senior Manager, Supplier Performance

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Texas.

📋 Description

• Collaborate and execute within a cohesive commodity performance management team.

• Oversee intricate precision-machined optics and composite products across General Dynamics Mission Systems.

• Maintain regular interactions with executive-level suppliers and Raytheon leadership.

• Work in partnership with Mission Assurance, Engineering, Material Program Management, Procurement, Operations, and Program Management.

• Address supplier performance and strategic approaches to ensure flawless execution and cost-effectiveness.

• Enhance the overall performance of assigned suppliers.

• Manage multiple program priorities while resolving supplier needs and priorities.

• Align the supply base with Raytheon technology roadmaps.

• Achieve or surpass financial, technical, quality, and schedule goals set for suppliers.

• Propel actions and influence cross-functional teams to meet objectives.

• Cultivate relationships with supplier counterparts and executives to foster alignment and enhance performance.

• Formulate and implement supplier strategies to address execution and future business needs.

• Evaluate and utilize supplier metrics to mitigate risk and inform internal stakeholders.

• Travel approximately 25–40% as required.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, along with at least 10 years of Operations/Program Management/Supply Chain or related experience, or an advanced degree with 7 years of relevant experience.

• Capability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued security clearance.

• U.S. citizenship is mandatory.

• PM, MPM, or SCM Certification (any level) is preferred.

• Background in operations, program management, supply chain, and technical fields.

• Proven experience in developing suppliers and enhancing supplier performance and affordability.

• Strong relationship-building skills, with the ability to collaborate and lead in a cross-functional environment.

• Excellent analytical and critical-thinking abilities.

• Documented experience in constraint management and lean manufacturing principles.

• Proficient in communication, team building, conflict resolution, and relationship management.

• Demonstrated capability to lead and present executive-level reviews and briefings.

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

• Experience in operations or program management, covering program development lifecycle, Statement of Work creation, risk management, action item management, and requirement change management.

• Familiarity with Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP).

• Process improvement certification such as CORE, Six Sigma, or similar is preferred.

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

• Understanding of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), DFARS, and ITAR requirements.

• Secret security clearance is preferred.

• Master’s degree in business or a related field is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical insurance.

• Dental insurance.

• Vision insurance.

• Life insurance.

• Short-term disability.

• Long-term disability.

• 401(k) match.

• Flexible spending accounts.

• Flexible work schedules.

• Employee assistance program.

• Employee Scholar Program.

• Parental leave.

• Paid time off.

• Holidays.

• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs (eligibility-dependent and not guaranteed).