Supplier Development Program Lead

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Supplier Development Program Lead at Collins Aerospace managing supplier development KPIs. Overseeing supplier performance and cross-functional collaboration in a remote role with emphasis on strategic alignment.

Posted 7/2/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $132,400 - $251,600 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in supplier development management, including KPI tracking, risk management, and cross-functional collaboration. Proficient in supplier quality and delivery issues, with a strong background in manufacturing processes such as Casting and Forging.

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Supplier Development ManagementKPI ManagementCross-Functional Program LeadershipSupplier Risk ManagementSupplier Collaboration Strategy

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Hard Skills

KPI TrackingSupplier ManagementRisk ManagementAPQPAS9100Analytical SkillsProblem SolvingBusiness AcumenManufacturing ProcessesSupplier Development Plans

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationCollaborationEscalation Handling

Industry Keywords

CastingForgingComplex ManufacturingSupplier QualityValue Stream LeadersSBU OperationsNPI Ramp UpCross-Functional Program Committees

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own and manage SBU specific supplier development KPIs, including both leading and lagging indicators, to track supplier performance, risk, and maturity
Participate in SBU staff meetings to represent supplier development priorities and communicate strategic alignment
Lead and support SBU tiered meetings, providing clear updates on supplier development efforts, escalations, and impact on critical programs
Engage with Value Stream Leaders (VSLs) and SBU stakeholders to align resource prioritization and supplier strategy to improve supplier performance and development focus
Serve as the focal representative for the SBU regarding supplier quality, delivery, or readiness issues
Act as an escalation point of contact for teams as needed
Act as a functional interface between SBU operations and GSD, ensuring clear handoffs, alignment, and feedback loops
Support SBU based program planning, ensuring supplier capacity and development actions align with SBU execution or NPI ramp up timelines
Engage and align with cross-functional program committees to support integrated supplier development strategies across the business
Facilitate the development of Supplier Development Plans (SDP) executed within the assigned SBU, working closely with GSD and commodity leaders to drive strategic alignment
Drive collaboration across multiple partners (Sourcing, Engineering, Quality, Operations) to drive supplier performance improvements
Ability to support suppliers as needed up to 50% of time

Requirements

What you’ll need

Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience
Demonstrated understanding of Casting and / or Forging products and their manufacturing processes
Proven history of effective cross-functional program leadership, KPI management, and escalation handling
Strong analytical skills, problem solving, and business acumen
Excellent communication skills
Demonstrated knowledge of supplier management and business
Experience with supplier risk management, APQP, AS9100, or complex manufacturing environments
Strong knowledge of supplier collaboration strategy, planning, and risk management frameworks

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
Tuition reimbursement program
Student Loan Repayment Program
Life insurance and disability coverage
Optional coverages you can buy: pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
Adoption Assistance
Autism Benefit
Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
And more!