Senior Supplier Program Manager (Child Req to 1098)

About the role

The Senior Supplier Program Manager is responsible for leading supplier performance and execution across assigned complex and high impact programs, leading supplier strategy, integration, and delivery outcomes. This role acts as the primary integrator between the Program Management Office (PMO) and supply chain ensuring alignment to program requirements, schedules, and technical expectations. The focus is on proactive risk management, recovery execution, and cross-functional alignment, working closely with Engineering, Procurement, Operations, and Quality to ensure supplier performance supports program readiness. Operating in a program-based, design-to-order environment, this role drives and leads supplier accountability, resolves complex issues, and ensures execution across multiple programs and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Leads supplier integration for complex or high-risk suppliers – drives alignment between suppliers and internal teams to ensure execution against program requirements, schedules, and technical expectations.
• Owns and executes supplier strategies – including supplier engagement, execution approach, and performance expectations aligned to program goals.
• Monitors delivery schedules, commitments, and execution status; identifies risks, variances, and associated budget impacts.
• Owns and drives the supplier risk register for assigned complex suppliers – ensures risks are identified, assessed, and actively managed with clear mitigation plans and follow-through.
• Leads supplier readiness assessments at key milestones – evaluates readiness for design release, production, and delivery; clearly communicates risks, gaps, and required actions.
• Leads supplier escalation and recovery execution – corrective actions and coordinates cross-functional recovery efforts for at-risk suppliers, including escalation support as needed.
• Drives alignment between supplier plans and program schedules – ensures supplier commitments, development plans, and execution timelines are realistic and synchronized with program needs.
• Identifies and influences early supplier-related risks – surfaces constraints related to capacity, design maturity, sub-tier dependencies, and execution gaps to inform program decisions.
• Serves as primary supplier execution interface for suppliers – provides clear, consistent communication of supplier status, risks, and recovery actions to internal stakeholders.
• Ensures supplier delivery of product and required technical/certification data – monitors execution of hardware and associated documentation to meet program and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinates supplier execution across multiple programs – balances priorities, commitments, and risks where suppliers support multiple programs.
• Drives targeted supplier improvement initiatives – leads efforts to improve schedule reliability, cycle time, and execution performance.
• Provides mentorship and guidance to Specialists and Senior Specialists – supports development of team capability and consistency in supplier integration practices.

Competencies

• Greenpoint Core Competencies
  • Adaptability – Adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands, and accepts constructive criticism/feedback and changes approach or method to best fit the situation.
  • Communications – Expresses ideas and thoughts effectively in verbal and written form, exhibits good listening and comprehension, keeps others informed and uses appropriate communication methods.
  • Dependability – Responds to requests for service and assistance, follows instruction and responds to management direction, takes responsibility for own actions and doing the best job possible, keeps commitments, and maintains reliable attendance.
  • Initiative – Sets and achieves challenging goals, demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles, measures self against standard of excellence, recognizes and acts on opportunities, and takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.
  • Teamwork – Balances team and individual responsibilities, exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views, gives and welcomes feedback, contributes to building a positive team spirit, and puts success of team above own interests.
  • Work Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness, displays commitment to excellence, looks for ways to improve and promote quality, applies feedback to improve performance, and monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Job Core Competencies
  • Cooperation – Establishes and maintains effective relations, exhibits tact and consideration, displays positive outlook and pleasant manner, offers assistance and support to co-workers, works cooperatively in group situations and works actively to resolve conflicts.
  • Written Communications – Writes clearly and informatively, edits work for spelling and grammar, varies writing style to meet needs, and presents numerical data effectively.
  • Planning & Organization – Prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently, plans for additional resources, integrates changes smoothly, sets goals and objectives, and works in an organized manner.
  • Oral Communications – Speaks clearly and persuasively, listens and gets clarification, responds well to questions, demonstrates group presentation skills, and participates in meetings.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or a related field required. Advanced degree is a plus.

Experience

• 6–8 years of experience in supply chain, supplier management, operations, or program execution within aerospace or complex manufacturing environments.
• Experience managing complex suppliers, assemblies, or systems (e.g., CMS/IFE, seating, or similar integrated products).
• Demonstrated ability to lead supplier performance, risk management, and recovery efforts.
• Experience driving cross-functional alignment across Engineering, Procurement, Operations, and Program Management.
• Experience influencing supplier selection, planning decisions, or execution strategies.
• Experience working directly with supplier leadership and supporting escalation scenarios.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in aircraft interiors, completions, or highly customized aerospace products.
• Familiarity with ERP systems such as Microsoft Dynamics 365 and data-driven tools (Excel, Power BI).
• Experience with structured problem-solving methods (e.g., 8D, root cause analysis).
• Experience working in regulated environments (FAA, aerospace quality systems).

Certifications (Preferred)

• PMP or equivalent project/program management certification.
• APICS (CPIM, CSCP) or equivalent supply chain certification.
• Lean / Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or higher).

Employees working on programs subject to International Traffic in Arms Regulations must qualify as a US Person which is defined as a US Citizen, a Permanent Resident who does not work for a foreign company/foreign government/foreign governmental agency or organization, or a political asylee for legal compliance purposes.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong understanding of supplier performance, risk management, and execution in complex manufacturing environments.
• Ability to lead cross-functional coordination and influence stakeholders without direct authority.
• Strong problem-solving skills with ability to drive supplier recovery and corrective actions.
• Effective communication skills, including engagement with internal leadership and suppliers.
• Analytical mindset with ability to translate data into actionable insights (ERP, Excel, Power BI).
• Working knowledge of engineering release, production readiness, and regulatory requirements (ITAR/EAR).

Pay

The expected WA salary range for this position is between $120,000.00 – $166,000.00 USD. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, education, location, and other factors permitted by law.

Benefits

• Healthcare (medical, dental & vision).
• Life insurance.
• Paid time off.
• 401(k) savings plan with company match.