Commodity Delivery Manager (Aerospace)
TRIGO ADR Americas
- Linköping, Östergötland
- Permanent
- Heltid
- In collaboration with the Kuiper Purchaser’s Commodity Team, Contractor will provide Services requested by Purchaser, including:
- Lead initiatives to scale up component deliverables into stable & affordable high-rate production with onsite visibility into supplier manufacturing operations, support line of balances and cost reconciliations and reporting.
- Assist Supplier Quality and Manufacturing Engineering w/ onsite Supplier Audits and assessments to ensure quality and reliability.
- Ensure hardware is purchased and tracked from the suppliers accurately based on business requirements and delivery schedules.
- Contribute to the creation of White Papers and other strategic documentation for Purchaser’s use by providing data-driven insights and analysis that support the organization's objectives and initiatives and other assistance requested by Purchaser.
- Responsible for supporting activities with Manufacturers including demand changes, process changes and inventory management at the supplier.
- Act as an intermediary between Purchaser and suppliers to facilitate communication and cooperation.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand component requirements for ongoing projects.
- Create and manage procurement plans, ensuring the timely ordering of materials based on demand forecasts.
- Be Main “Boots on the Ground”, onsite support at Supplier to monitor delivery schedules and status of Designs in WIP at supplier.
- Monitor inventory levels, ensuring optimal stock levels and efficient inventory management.
- Coordinate the movement of components from suppliers to manufacturing facilities, optimizing supply chain processes.
- Monitor and report on cost-saving initiatives, cost structures, and adherence to budget for the commodity.
- Ensure compliance with company Amazon policies, applicable laws and regulations, and industry standards related to procurement and data handling
- Gather and organize data from various sources, including financial records, project schedules, purchase requirements, Purchaser’s specifications and other requirements, and supplier performance metrics.
- Maintain records of vendor interactions, issues, and resolutions, as well as regular evaluations of vendor performance.
- Collaborate with various teams to assist in gathering Supplier Reporting, Document sharing, process improvement implementation progress updates.
- Foster strong and productive relationships with required suppliers and other vendors.
- Address and resolve vendor-related issues, including disputes, delivery delays, and quality concerns.
- Evaluate vendor performance and work on continuous improvement initiatives.
- Manufacturing processes and technologies
- MS Office
- Strong negotiation and contract management skills
- Proficiency in supply chain management software and tools
- Strong organizational and project management skills
- Exceptional communication and leadership skills, particularly with suppliers in Asia
- Fluent English – reading and writing is required
- Professionalism, integrity, and exceptional attention to detail
- Strong independent decision-making skills; excellent analytical skills and professional judgment
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
- Solve problems and make decisions.
- Communicate effectively and appropriately.
- Ability to travel to International Suppliers, Europe, or be relatively local to suppliers
- Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships across different cultures.
- Pass pre-hire criminal and MVR background check
- The work is performed under general supervision
- N/A
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, engineering, or a related field.
- Master's degree is a plus.
- Aerospace Commodity management or related fields, with a minimum of 5 years in a similar role.
- Any combination of education and experience may be considered.
- US or local citizenship or European national with required US licensing
- Fluent English – reading and writing is required
- Pass pre-hire background check including DMV and criminal review
- Pass Pre-hire Drug Screening