Supplier Development Associate

GAL AeroStaff Ltd. is an aerospace staffing company specializing in temporary and permanent staffing for general and technical positions in the aviation and aerospace industry.

In keeping with this goal each benefit program has been carefully developed. Benefits may include medical coverage paid holidays state mandated sick leave and assignment related compensation. We continuously evaluate our benefits and policies to meet current and future requirements.

Position Supplier Development Associate

Location: Remote supporting a customer location in Phoenix AZ

We are seeking an experienced Supplier Development Associate to support supplier performance quality capacity and recovery initiatives. This position works remotely while traveling extensively to supplier and customer locations to assess operations and support improvement efforts.

Approximately 90% travel is expected with travel expenses reimbursed in accordance with company guidelines.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Conduct supplier assessments to evaluate capability capacity manufacturing processes materials and production constraints

Monitor and support supplier capacity and capability improvement plans

Develop supplier recovery plans to improve supplier performance and reduce quality corrective actions

Develop and support quality control processes that meet applicable industry and customer requirements

Work directly with suppliers to identify operational and manufacturing improvement opportunities

Collaborate with cross functional teams to address quality issues and implement corrective actions

Analyze supplier performance data and identify trends and areas requiring improvement

Prepare reports and communicate assessment findings recovery progress and supplier performance

Support supplier development activities through onsite assessments follow up and ongoing performance monitoring

Competencies

To perform the job successfully an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Supplier Development Evaluates supplier operations and supports measurable improvement plans

Quality Focus Applies quality principles and standards to supplier performance

Problem Solving Identifies production constraints and develops practical corrective actions

Analytical Skills Uses performance data to identify trends and improvement opportunities

Communication Works effectively with suppliers customers and cross functional teams

Independence Manages responsibilities effectively while working remotely and traveling extensively

Summary of Education Experience and Certification

Bachelors degree in Engineering or a related field required.

Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience performing supplier assessments audits or related quality activities

Aerospace automotive or similar manufacturing industry experience required

Experience with supplier operations and supplier development assessments preferred

Familiarity with AS9100 ISO 9001 and related quality standards required

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Strong knowledge of quality control principles methodologies and tools

Ability to assess manufacturing operations materials capacity and production constraints

Experience developing corrective action and supplier recovery plans

Strong analytical and problem solving skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office and reporting tools

Ability to communicate effectively with suppliers and internal stakeholders

Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote environment

Ability and willingness to travel approximately 90% of the time

United States citizenship required due to the nature of the work

Work Environment and Physical Demands

This position is primarily remote but requires frequent travel to supplier and customer facilities. Work may take place in office manufacturing and production environments.

The employee must be able to travel regularly move throughout supplier facilities and perform onsite assessments as required.

Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required Experience:

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