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We create new aircraft, fly heavy-lift helicopters around the world, and provide maintenance support to ensure you are mission-ready for critical operations. If you are passionate about aviation, join our Columbia Family!\nTheSupplier Development & Supply Chain Performance Manager is responsible for improving supplier performance, strengthening supply chain reliability, and ensuring material availability across Columbia Helicopters' global operations and MRO activities. This role serves as the primary liaison with key suppliers, driving improvements in quality, delivery, capacity, responsiveness, and overall supplier capability while mitigating supply chain risks that impact fleet readiness and operational continuity. Working cross-functionally with Supply Chain, MRO Operations, Engineering, Quality, Finance, and Flight Operations, the manager leads supplier development initiatives, strategic sourcing activities, performance management programs, and recovery plans for critical supply challenges. The role also develops sourcing strategies for obsolete, long lead-time, and difficult-to-source aircraft components to support fleet sustainment and mission readiness.\nWHAT YOU WILL DO\nSupplier Performance Management\nOwn the performance management process for strategic and critical suppliers.\nEstablish supplier scorecards measuring: On-time delivery, Lead-time adherence, Quality performance, Responsiveness, Cost competitiveness, and AOG support performance.\nMonitor supplier KPIs and drive corrective actions where performance falls short.\nLead monthly and quarterly supplier business reviews.\nEscalate critical supplier issues and ensure timely resolution.\nDevelop supplier risk assessments and mitigation plans.\nSupplier Development\nAssess supplier operational maturity, capacity, capabilities, and risks.\nLead supplier improvement projects focused on: Delivery performance, Quality improvement, Capacity expansion, Manufacturing efficiency, and Inventory management.\nDevelop 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and partnership strategies.\nConduct supplier market assessments and benchmarking.\nSupport negotiations related to: Pricing, Lead times, Capacity commitments, Inventory agreements, Long-term supply contracts\nIdentify cost reduction and value engineering opportunities.\nContinuous Improvement\nDevelop supplier segmentation strategies.\nImprove procurement processes, supplier communication, and performance visibility.\nPromote a culture of accountability, transparency, and operational excellence throughout the supply chain.\nObsolescence Management & Critical Material Sourcing\nLead sourcing efforts for obsolete, end-of-life, and hard-to-find aircraft components, raw materials, and specialized services critical to fleet sustainment. \nDevelop and maintain a network of non-traditional suppliers, aftermarket sources, OEMs, authorized distributors, surplus inventory providers, repair stations, and specialty manufacturers. \nConduct global market research to identify alternative sources for components affected by obsolescence, diminishing manufacturing sources (DMSMS), or extended lead times. \nPartner with Engineering, Quality, and MRO Operations to evaluate substitute parts, alternate materials, approved repairs, and reverse-engineering opportunities where appropriate. \nProactively identify and mitigate obsolescence risks through lifecycle monitoring, strategic inventory planning, and long-term material availability strategies. \nLead recovery efforts for Aircraft on Ground (AOG) and fleet-critical shortages by securing hard-to-locate components and developing expedited sourcing solutions. \nEstablish supplier relationships and contracting strategies that enhance Columbia Helicopters' ability to obtain scarce or constrained materials in support of operational readiness. \nMaintain visibility to industry trends, supplier exits, material shortages, and regulatory changes that may impact long-term component availability.\nWHAT WE NEED FROM YOU\nBachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Aviation Management, Operations Management, or a related field.\nMinimum of 5 years of experience in supply chain management, procurement, strategic sourcing, supplier development, or supplier quality management.\nExperience developing and managing supplier performance metrics, scorecards, and corrective action programs. \nDemonstrated success leading supplier improvement initiatives focused on quality, delivery, capacity, cost, and operational performance.\nExperience identifying and mitigating supply chain risks, including long lead-time materials, sole-source suppliers, capacity constraints, and obsolescence challenges.\nStrong analytical skills with the ability to interpret supply chain data, identify trends, and drive data-based decision making.\nExperience negotiating supplier agreements, pricing, lead times, and contractual commitments.\nStrong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage 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We’re more than a workplace, we’re a team built on trust, collaboration, and a shared commitment to doing meaningful work.\nCompetitive Pay & Strong Benefits\nWe offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial wellness, and work-life balance. Depending on your role, this may include medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement plans with company contributions, paid time off, and employee wellness resources.\nGrowth & Career Development\nWe invest in our people. From training and development opportunities to internal mobility and leadership support, Columbia encourages continuous learning and long-term career growth.\nPurpose-Driven Culture\nYour work matters here. 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