Supplier Performance Manager in Tewkesbury

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We are looking for a Supplier Performance Manager to join our successful and growing team within the Integrated Supply Chain, part of the Commercial Aircraft Group based at our Tewkesbury facility. This is a hybrid role: based primarily in Tewkesbury, with flexible remote working arrangements, and requires significant travel across the UK and Europe. On occasion, travel to further locations may also be required.

Reporting to the Regional Supplier Development Manager, you will be responsible for leading short-term recovery projects and implementing Joint Improvement Plans / Supplier Improvement Plans for your assigned supplier base. As the face of the Integrated Supply Chain across the UK and Europe, you will work closely with our ISC teams based in the UK, USA and Asia to deliver results. A core part of this role is the ability to communicate effectively with suppliers at all organisational levels, building strong partnerships and driving progress together.

Main responsibilities of the role:

• Plan and execute recovery and transition project activities.
• Be the onsite presence for Moog in key suppliers.
• Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams dedicated to supplier development and recovery efforts.
• Identify what required functions are needed to support supplier improvement projects.
• Plan and facilitate suppliers’ visits.
• Plan and coordinate project-dedicated resources and stakeholders.
• Identify, report, and mitigate project risks.
• Report project progress to the Regional Supplier Development Manager and escalate if required.
• Carry out capacity and capability assessments and identify areas for improvement.
• The SPM will be expected to have the breadth and knowledge to effectively optimize supplier recovery and development.
• Managing the supplier from a Supplier Development and build the Moog relationship, ensuring they are a key negotiator in the partnership.

Required for the position:

• Ability to travel throughout the UK and Europe along with occasional trips further afield with notice supplied.
• An understanding of Program/project management skills are critical to the role.
• Preferred but not essential is a bachelor’s degree level education (vocational, professional, or advanced), in the fields of engineering, supply chain, or business.
• Greater than 5 years of progressive experience (usually post education) in the field of manufacturing or engineering (preferably Aerospace, Automotive Marine).
• Good negotiating skills.
• Strong communication skills are required in the form of written, verbal, and formal presentation.
• Incumbent should have the ability to effectively communicate with, and influence, the supplier along with the Operation Group staff, which is made up of many disciplines, at all management levels.
• This also includes communications with Moog internal and external stakeholders.
• You must be able to deal with a variety of tasks at any one time and understand the priorities.
• Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Moderate to heavy travel to suppliers involved (50%-70% of the time, along with being able to plan their own day and agenda to get the best out of the supplier often with little notice).

In Return Moog can offer you:

• Access to career progression opportunities and learning and development programs that will empower you to grow both personally and professionally.
• A comprehensive Flexible Benefits Package, 33 Days Annual Leave (including Bank Holidays), Private Medical Insurance, access to mental health support and expert financial advice.
• Free parking, access to electric car charging, an onsite gym, Life Assurance, a Company Pension Contribution starting at 6%, an Employee Share Option, and flexible hybrid working arrangements.

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