Job field / Job profile :Purchasing/Products and services purchasing Employment type :Permanent Position description : We trust our employees to bring bold ideas to build the future of aerospace together, contributing to our ranking by TIME as the leading Aerospace&Defense company on the 2023 World's Best Companies list (#59 on the full list). Join our team and become part of the group that's making amazing things happen on the ground and in the skies. Together, we'll proudly step back and say,“We did that." The Supplier Performance Program Specialist is responsible for mitigating crises at specific suppliers, ensuring effective supplier performance, and managing multiple customers. This role holds full responsibility and accountability for monitoring failing suppliers and leading thesupplier recovery plan. The Supplier Performance Program Specialist must possess strong project management skills, a supply chain background, and the ability to coordinate with multiple customers, both internal and external. Summary of Duties: • Mitigate crises at specific supplier(s) by identifying and addressing performance issues, ensuring timely resolution to minimize disruptions in the supply chain. • Take full accountability for managing failing suppliers, closely tracking their performance, and identifying root causes of their underperformance. • Lead the development and execution of a comprehensive supplier recovery plan, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment and successful implementation. • Coordinate with multiple customers, both internal and external, to understand their requirements and expectations, and proactively address any concerns related to supplier performance. • Conduct regular assessments of supplier performance and deliverables, monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs), and implementing improvement initiatives as needed. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including procurement, quality, engineering,and logistics, to define and execute corrective actions, driving continuous improvement in supplier performance. • Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and customers, fostering open communication and collaboration to address issues and drive mutual success. • Perform and maintain program risk&opportunity assessment ( quantitative and qualitative)• Review the supplier contract compliance and control scope • Provide regular updates and reports on supplier performance to senior management and stakeholders Qualifications:Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field. Master's degree is a plus.Experience: • Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in supplier performance management, supplier development, program management, or related roles, within a complex and fast-paced manufacturing environment; preferable commercial aerospace Preferred Skills: • Master's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field. • Professional certifications in project management (PMP), supply chain management (APICS), or related areas. • Experience working in a global or multinational organization. • Familiarity with ERP systems and other supply chain management software. This job posting has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee within this position. The actual duties, responsibilities and qualifications may vary based on assignment or group. City (-ies) :Garden Grove Minimum education level achieved :Bachelor's Degree English : Fluent