Overview In this role you will manage day-to-day engagement with strategic suppliers within the Test Solutions Center. You will serve as the primary contact for key Test Equipment Suppliers, coordinating performance data, documentation, and issue resolution to meet cost, schedule, and technical commitments. You will support supplier qualification and reviews, ensuring compliance with standards, and you will help drive cross-functional alignment to resolve risks. This position places you at the intersection of supplier capability and program delivery, enabling safer, more capable systems. Compensation / Benefitsrelocation assistancemedical, dental, and vision benefits401(k) with matchpaid time off and holidaysshort-term and long-term disabilityEmployee Scholar Program ResponsibilitiesManage operational relationship with an assigned strategic supplier, including structured communication and risk escalationServe as primary point of contact for critical Test Equipment Suppliers and coordinate internal supportMaintain supplier performance data, scorecards, metrics, and capability informationSupport supplier qualification processes, including intake steps and compliance documentationPrepare materials for supplier reviews and track action itemsIdentify and report supplier risks and performance trends to leadershipGather supplier or market information to support planning, technology assessments, and sourcing evaluations Key requirementsBachelor's degree with 5+ years of experience in supplier management, operations, or supply chain functions OR advanced degree with 3+ years of experienceExperience communicating with suppliers to resolve operational or technical issuesProven ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams to drive alignment and integrated outcomesAbility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance; U.S. citizenship requiredExperience with supplier performance tracking and qualification processes (preferred)cross-functional collaborationeffective communicationproblem solvingsupplier managementperformance data and scorecardssupplier qualification processes
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