Position SummaryThe Supplier Development Manager (SDM) is responsible for leading cross-functional supplier engagement activities that strengthen supplier relationships, improve delivery performance, recover chronic shortages, accelerate work transfers, and support Parker Aerospace CFCD growth and operational objectives. This role partners closely with suppliers, internal functional teams, and Group resources to build sustainable capacity, improve rate readiness, and execute strategic supplier-development actions.
This role will have no direct reports.The SDM will serve as a primary point of contact for assigned suppliers, driving structured problem solving and performance improvement through supplier visits, business reviews, recovery plans, and continuous improvement events. This position requires
50-75% travel and frequent on-site collaboration with suppliers to assess conditions, align on priorities, validate corrective actions, and achieve needed improvements in quality, delivery, capacity, and cost.
The ideal candidate is a proactive, collaborative problem solver with strong supplier management, project-management, data-analysis, and communication skills. The successful candidate will be comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment, leading improvement initiatives across Supply Chain functions, and traveling extensively to achieve measurable supplier performance results.
Will collaborate with supply chain management, quality, and engineering teams ensuring customer requirements are met.
Essential Functions- Lead supplier engagement activities to develop trusted, high-performing relationships and position Parker Aerospace CFCD as a preferred customer.
- Own recovery efforts for chronic supplier shortages, including root-cause analysis and corrective-action closure using Net-Inspect 8D, Parker 10-Step, A3, and 4-blocker methodologies.
- Conduct regular supplier visits, performance reviews, and exchange meetings to verify capacity, assess rate readiness, and ensure execution of recovery commitments.
- Manage work-transfer activities from initial triage through implementation, prioritizing continuity of supply, developing bridge plans, coordinating cross-functional actions, and improving transfer velocity.
- Drive supplier delivery improvement initiatives supporting reduction of Depth of Delay and closure of chronic delivery issues.
- Develop and execute supplier recovery roadmaps using Lean, SIOP, PCI, risk-management, and capacity-planning tools.
- Lead and support external supplier Kaizen events focused on improving supplier quality, delivery, productivity, and cost performance.
- Support cost and deflation initiatives, including part-family development, inspection improvements, value-stream activities, and continuous-improvement projects.
- Monitor assigned suppliers' Plan for Every Supplier (PFES) priorities and collaborate with Aerospace Group teams to improve supplier performance, rate readiness, and deliverable completion.
- Facilitate and participate in weekly High-Performance Team (HPT) meetings; review past-due actions, identify common barriers, and drive timely closure.
- Partner with Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering, Operations, Procurement, and program teams to align supplier actions with business needs.
- Maintain professional, direct, and respectful communication with suppliers while representing Parker's values and "Parker First" mindset.
- Promote a strong safety culture by identifying safety concerns and supporting corrective actions, to closure.
Qualifications- Bachelor degree in Business, Engineering, Materials Management, or a related field required.
- Minimum of 5-7 years of supplier development experience.
- Demonstrated analytical and technical skills, with the ability to understand and improve business processes and operational practices.
- Advanced computer skills and proficiency with electronic business systems and data-analysis tools.
- Experience implementing PPAP and quality-system improvements within the supply base.
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage internal and external stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to innovate and apply Lean Enterprise principles and practices.
- Six Sigma Black Belt certification preferred.
Come join the Parker Aerospace Team!Competitive Compensation- Participation in Annual Incentive Plan
Benefit & Retirement PlansParker offers competitive benefit programs, including:
- Comprehensive coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, voluntary optional life, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and critical illness insurance with competitive premium cost.
- 401(k) Plan with company matching contributions at 100% of the first 5% of pay
- Company provided defined-contribution retirement plan with annual contribution equal to 3% of pay
- Career development and tuition reimbursement
- Other benefits including paid parental leave, short and long-term disability programs, adoption assistance, a Care.com membership and financial planning assistance are provided at no cost to you.
- Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness are available at competitive rates.
- Paid Time Off and 13 Company-Paid Holidays.
