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Bombardier’s Business Aircraft London Service Centre
Bombardier’s Business Aircraft London Service Centre in Biggin Hill is part of an award-winning network and is the flagship of Bombardier’s European operation. This Base and Line Maintenance Centre is the fastest-growing Service Centre in Europe and the largest Business Aircraft OEM in the UK. The facility has the capabilities to perform an array of maintenance checks, modifications and upgrades all from this site. Only 14 miles from London, Bombardier’s Biggin Hill Service Centre is ideally located to support operators in the UK region and beyond.
Your Contributions to the Team
- Develop and implement supplier performance metrics, scorecards, and evaluation criteria to assess supplier performance and identify areas for improvement.
- Conduct regular supplier performance evaluations and communicate performance feedback to suppliers and internal stakeholders.
- Develop and implement interventions to improve supplier performance, including corrective action plans and supplier development programs.
- Work closely with procurement and quality assurance teams to ensure supplier compliance with contractual requirements, quality standards, and delivery schedules.
- Identify and manage supplier risk, including assessing and mitigating risks related to quality, delivery, and cost.
- Work with cross-functional teams to ensure supplier performance is aligned with business objectives.
- Maintain accurate records of supplier performance data, performance improvement initiatives, and supplier risk management activities.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to drive continuous improvement and supplier innovation.
- Lead and manage a team of supplier performance analysts, providing guidance, coaching, and development opportunities.
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How to Thrive in this Role
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business administration, engineering, or a related field. A Master's degree, MBA or PMP is preferred.
- At least 15 years of experience in supplier management, with a focus on supplier performance management and improvement.
- Outstanding set of soft skills and proven record of managing people with empathy and patience.
- Experience in leading a team of supplier performance analysts, providing guidance, coaching, and development opportunities.
- Experience in multi-tasking complex projects and managing different teams at the same time as well as keeping up with priority and scope changes.
- Advanced data analysis skills, with the ability to analyze complex data sets, develop insights and recommendations, and create actionable reports.
- Strong project management skills, with the ability to plan, execute, and track supplier performance improvement initiatives.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and build strong relationships with suppliers.
- Experience in risk management, with the ability to identify, assess, and mitigate supplier risks.
- Strong negotiation skills, with the ability to negotiate supplier contracts and resolve supplier performance issues.
- Proficiency in supply chain management software and tools, such as SAP, LeanDNA, Power BI, or Ariba.
- Strong commitment to continuous improvement, with the ability to drive change and innovation within the organization.
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Equal Opportunity Employer
Bombardier is an equal opportunity employer and encourages persons of any race, religion, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, immigration status, disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics to apply.
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Job Leader, Supply Chain
- Primary Location: Biggin Hill Service Center
- Organization: Bombardier Services (UK)
- Employee Status: Day job
- Requisition: 14603 Leader, Supply Chain
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