Supplier Performance Manager

Currently located in Titchfield, Hampshire, Eaton's Aerospace business stands as a global leader in aerospace fuel systems.

Our site is undergoing a significant and exciting transformation as we relocate to a newly constructed facility in Daedalus. This state-of-the-art site will serve as the Centre of Excellence for aerospace manufacturing across Europe, marking a new era of innovation and excellence.

We pride ourselves as a premier supplier of fully integrated fuel systems for fixed and rotary-wing aircraft. We boast extensive fuel and air system test facilities, facilitating comprehensive testing across a range of conditions with various fuel types

What you'll do:

The Supplier Performance Manager is responsible for the management of selected suppliers that supply goods and/or services to our organization. The Supplier Performance Manager will functionally report to the Operations Procurement Manager of Eaton Aerospace FMC in a newly created organization to improve the global performance of Eaton Aerospace FMC suppliers in the UK.

While responsible for under-performing suppliers, they will manage the action plan, recovery plans and improvement plan that will have to be put in place with those suppliers. In addition, they will be responsible for the compilation of the supply chain data for reporting towards Eaton Aerospace and related entities. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 1-3 years' experience managing vendor/suppliers.

Responsibilities
Manages the global supply chain relationship with suppliers in terms of OTD performance consistently with Eaton Aerospace, support and program needs; Alerts the Material Operations Manager, Operations Procurement Manager and/or Buyer when a problem occurs.

• Initiates supplier supply chain diagnostics and/or on-site request of Material Ops Manager/Ops Procurement Manager.
• Manages supplier improvement and action plans as needed.
• Supports the Supply Chain Buyer on supply chain terms & conditions definition.
• Significant domestic travel (up to 75%)

• Bachelor's degree required in Business or Supply Chain Management
• 1-3 years of relevant Supply Chain experience, preferably in Aerospace industry

• Solid understanding of global supply chain functions and its related components
• Advanced knowledge of Excel required including the use of v-lookups, pivot tables, etc.
• Proven knowledge of production and manufacturing principles and processes
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Solid organizational, time-management and planning skills.
• Team player with a receptive disposition, and a desire to contribute to the success of the supply chain operation.
• Prior aerospace experience preferred
• Be inquisitive - Dig deeper - Do not systematically take 'yes' for an answer