Supplier Relationship Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Please Note:  To conform with the United States Government Space Technology Export Regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., conditional resident, asylee or refugee (protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

At  CesiumAstro , we are developers and pioneers of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. We take pride in our dynamic and cross-functional work environment, which allows us to learn, develop, and engage across our organization. If you are looking for hands-on, interactive, and autonomous work, CesiumAstro is the place for you. We are actively seeking passionate, collaborative, energetic, and forward-thinking individuals to join our team.

The Supplier Relationship Manager (SRM) is responsible for improving supplier performance, operational supplier governance, and cross-functional supplier coordination across the supply chain organization. This role partners closely with Procurement, Quality, Engineering, Planning, Manufacturing, and Program teams to improve supplier reliability, reduce operational disruptions, and strengthen long-term supplier performance.

The SRM role focuses on supplier operational maturity through performance metrics, supplier governance, escalation management, strategic supplier development, and process standardization. This position serves as the primary owner of supplier performance visibility and continuous improvement initiatives across the supplier base.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and maintain supplier scorecards and KPI reporting, including OTD, PPV, lead time adherence, quality performance, and responsiveness
• Drive supplier performance improvement initiatives and corrective action follow-up
• Partner with Supplier Quality and Engineering teams on recurring non-conformance, RMA, and supplier quality issues
• Coordinate supplier escalations and recovery actions related to quality, delivery, shortages, and operational disruptions
• Support supplier risk mitigation, continuity planning, and strategic supplier development initiatives
• Develop and maintain supplier segmentation strategies to identify critical suppliers, strategic partners, and high-risk suppliers requiring additional oversight and engagement
• Lead supplier business reviews (SBRs) with key suppliers to review performance, discuss improvement opportunities, and align long-term business objectives
• Analyze procurement and supplier performance data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities
• Establish and maintain supplier governance processes, communication standards, and operational review cadences across key suppliers
• Support sourcing and procurement teams through supplier operational insights and performance visibility
• Help standardize supplier identification, onboarding, and management processes across programs and sites
• Develop executive-level supplier performance reporting and recommendations for leadership review

JOB REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Operations, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 7–10+ years of experience in procurement, supplier management, sourcing, supply chain operations, or manufacturing operations.
• Experience managing supplier performance metrics including OTD, quality, lead time adherence, cost performance, and supplier responsiveness.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating cross-functional supplier improvement initiatives with Procurement, Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Program teams.
• Strong analytical, communication, and relationship management skills.
• Experience working in ERP/MRP-driven manufacturing or operational environments.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Experience in aerospace, electronics, defense, manufacturing, or regulated operational environments.
• Experience with supplier scorecards, supplier governance programs, and supplier development initiatives.
• Familiarity with supplier quality processes, RMAs, corrective actions, and operational recovery management.
• Experience supporting strategic sourcing, supplier risk mitigation, and operational performance improvement initiatives.
• APICS, ISM, Lean Six Sigma, or related supply chain/process certifications preferred.
• Experience working across multi-site operational organizations.
• Familiarity with ERP and analytics tools such as SAP, Acumatica, Tableau, Power BI, or similar systems.

CesiumAstro considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills.  Full-time employment offers include company stock options and a generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life, disability and retirement plans.  

 

CesiumAstro is an Equal Opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Please note: CesiumAstro does not accept unsolicited resumes from contract agencies or search firms. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to our website or to CesiumAstro team members will be considered property of CesiumAstro, and we will not be obligated to pay any referral fees.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.