What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr Supplier Relations Associate position at Precision Castparts?
Core Responsibilities
- Develop and execute category strategies for assigned commodities (e.g., precision machining, castings/forgings, electronics, composites).
- Lead competitive sourcing events and multi‑round negotiations; perform TCO/should‑cost analysis and clean‑sheet cost reviews.
- Own Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) for key suppliers; conduct Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) and drive supplier scorecard improvements (on‑time delivery, defective parts per million, cost, responsiveness).
- Structure and manage Master Service Agreements (MSAs), Long‑Term Agreements (LTAs), pricing agreements, and capacity reservations; ensure full ITAR/EAR and FAR/DFARS compliance.
- Partner with Engineering teams on Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA), as well as VA/VE cost‑reduction initiatives.
- Manage sourcing for New Product Introduction (NPI), including early supplier engagement, prototype sourcing, and production ramp‑readiness.
- Lead dual‑sourcing and supply‑continuity plans for critical components; support risk‑mitigation strategies.
- Collaborate with Supplier Quality on Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), and special‑process controls.
- Mentor Level 1–2 sourcing associates and help standardize processes, templates, and RFP/RFQ packages.
- Maintain audit‑ready sourcing documentation for customer, internal, regulatory, and government reviews.
- Provide supply‑market intelligence (capacity, raw‑material trends, tariffs, geopolitical factors) to inform annual operating plans.
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field; a master’s degree is a plus.
- 4–7 years of strategic sourcing or procurement experience in manufacturing, preferably aerospace.
- Strong experience leading complex negotiations and drafting multi‑year agreements.
- Proficiency in AS9100 aerospace quality requirements, ITAR/EAR export regulations, and FAR/DFARS compliance.
- Advanced Excel and data‑analysis ability; Power BI or Tableau skills are a plus.
- Ability to read engineering drawings and special‑process requirements with enough depth to challenge cost drivers.
- Commodity expertise in machining, castings/forgings, electronics/printed circuit board assemblies (PCBA), composites, or aerospace fasteners.
- Experience with NADCAP special processes and supplier development.
- Background supporting defense or government programs and related cybersecurity posture requirements.
- Certifications such as CPSM, Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), or Lean Six Sigma Green Belt.
- Experience with should‑cost/clean‑sheet modeling and VA/VE programs.