Oversee outsideprocess suppliers providing repairs and services to the Aero R&O sites.Measure and help maintain the performance of our repair suppliers by regularlyreporting their metrics and having direct discussions about opportunities forimprovement. Communicate supplier expected delivery dates to leadership and therest of the R&O site teams, ensuring that delays and parts at risk are quicklyidentified and escalated appropriately. Work with each supplier to expediteurgent orders when needed to meet customer delivery commitments. Perform repaircost and historical turn-time analysis to help understand supplier accuracy andclearly demonstrate their overall performance. Build strong relationships witheach supplier to help promote effective communication and support. Holdsuppliers accountable for missed commitments and help to identify appropriaterecovery plans when necessary. Understand the needs of our customers and plantstock using SAP and effectively communicate demand and expectations to thesuppliers.

KeyResponsibilities

• Manage and maintain the performance of multiple outside process suppliers providing repairs and services to Aero R&O sites.
• Negotiate and communicate vendor delivery dates being sure to identify critical shortages and delays that may require escalation.
• Help promote productivity improvement among rework vendors by conducting recurring performance and open-order reviews.
• Ensure repairs are completed per customer specifications and on-time delivery commitments.
• Perform supplier cost and turn-time analysis to help illustrate their level of support and hold them accountable for deviations.
• Develop strong relationships with your suppliers and fellow buyers in order to encourage effective communication and adaptability.
• Review and help addresssupplier issues and quotation approvals when necessary