Contract Duration: 12 months with possibility to convert to FTE
Job Summary:
Seeking a Senior Supplier Program Management Specialist (Level 6) to support the Executive Fleet. This role is hybrid (can be located anywhere but up to 50% travel will be required).
Position Responsibilities:
- Collaborates with key Client suppliers for the executive transport programs in San Antonio
- Manages supplier production, performance, and capabilities
- Integrates with engineering and program stakeholders
- Oversees technical and business guidance to critical suppliers and programs
- Advises and assists supplier in improving processes, capabilities, and understanding of Client's business practices
- Serve as program manager, working with internal subject matter experts and external consultants, as needed
- Leads strategic supply chain activities to manage work with suppliers
- Analyze data, identify root causes, and present creative solutions for supplier performance
- Leads supplier assessments and the development of recovery plans, corrective and preventative actions.
- Leads the development of company or business unit procurement strategies
- Manages all aspects of supplier and stakeholder relationships and performance throughout all contract phases
- Actively lead and execute various improvement activities and initiatives to ensure maximum supplier performance
- Demonstrate daily commitment to safety and operational excellence
- Communicates supplier and organization performance plans risks, issues and opportunities to stakeholders.
- Manages work movement plans.
- Serves as supply chain technical integrator for design engineering and configuration management
Basic Qualifications (Required Skill/Experience):
- 5+ years of experience managing suppliers/vendors to deliver products and services
- 5+ years of experience creatively solving problems and generating alternatives
- 5+ years of experience leading and managing diverse teams
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 3+ years of experience in the production, modification and/or conversion of airplanes
- Proficient experience using project management tools & best practices
- Experience in cross-functional leadership, collaborative problem solving, building lasting relationships & proficiency in written and verbal communication
- Experience developing & integrating strategic projects and initiatives to meet business goals
- Experience leading team of project managers
- Experience in a role that required organizational skills with the capability to prioritize, facilitate and coordinate multiple projects
Travel:
Up to 50% travel required to supplier sites
NOTE: The candidate selected to fill this assignment must successfully pass a credit check performed by Client's Security.
Education / Experience:
Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 14 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD+9 years' related work experience, Master+12 years' related work experience, 18 years' related work experience, etc.).
Dexian is a leading provider of staffing, IT, and workforce solutions with over 12,000 employees and 70 locations worldwide. As one of the largest IT staffing companies and the 2nd largest minority-owned staffing company in the U.S., Dexian was formed in 2023 through the merger of DISYS and Signature Consultants. Combining the best elements of its core companies, Dexian's platform connects talent, technology, and organizations to produce game-changing results that help everyone achieve their ambitions and goals. Dexian's brands include Dexian DISYS, Dexian Signature Consultants, Dexian Government Solutions, Dexian Talent Development and Dexian IT Solutions. Visit https://dexian.com/ to learn more. Dexian is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.
