Aerospace Commodity Delivery Manager

Linkoping, Östergötland County, Sweden
Full Time
TADRA
Experienced

Under general supervision and reporting to the Sr. Director Operations, the Commodity Delivery Manager is responsible for overseeing the procurement, logistics, and delivery of required commodity in a timely and costeffective manner. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in supply chain management, manufacturing, and a proven track record of successfully managing complex commodities. This position will play a pivotal role in ensuring the seamless flow of components for our product development and manufacturing needs

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS - Essential functions are the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation.

  • 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.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of: 

  • Manufacturing processes and technologies 
  • MS Office

Skills: 

  • 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

Ability to: 

  • 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

Supervision Received: 

  • The work is performed under general supervision

Supervision Exercised: 

  • N/A

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

  • 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.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATES & OTHER REQUIREMENTS

  • US or local citizenship required
  • Fluent English – reading and writing is required 
  • Pass pre-hire background check including DMV and criminal review 
  • Pass Pre-hire Drug Screening

Company Overview

TRIGO ADR Americas is the leader in the Aerospace & Defense Industry providing global Supplier Delivery Assurance, Supplier Development and Quality Management Services. Trigo provides a fully integrated service solution to optimize Supplier performance through an embedded “boots on the ground” business model to drive systemic changes that enhance Supplier Quality and Supplier Delivery performance. We work as an extension of our Customers to build and maintain supplier and customer collaboration to ensure improved results and provide visibility throughout the supply chain. Trigo’s team of dedicated Delivery Assurance Specialists, Supplier Development Specialists, Supplier Quality Engineers and Program Managers support hundreds of Customers and are deployed to thousands of Suppliers worldwide focused on achieving On-Time and On-Quality Delivery results. 

TRIGO ADR Americas is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans, and may require US Citizenship for employment on certain defense contracts subject to ITAR restrictions.  All qualified candidates will receive consideration.  Except where otherwise provided by law, selection will be made without regard to, and there will be no discrimination because of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, political affiliations, marital status, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, or on the basis of personal favoritism or other non-merit factors.

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