Supplier Development Lead

Our Incora Story is really taking off – we’d love you to join us for the journey.

We are currently seeking an exceptional customer service professional to join us as a Supplier Development Lead.

As the leading supply chain solutions business in the aerospace industry Customers are at the heart of our business.

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The Supplier Development Lead is accountable for improvement of supplier delivery of critical parts to support a specific team or customer.  The Supplier Development Lead will need to clearly understand the policies and procedures of purchasing products in support of requirements within the system.  This individual will be responsible for identifying delivery risks that do not fully cover the customer's requirements and action a plan to mitigate all risks.    

Under the guidance of a procurement manager or department manager, the Supplier Development Lead will support the supply chain specialist and buyers in the escalation of their most critical parts and/or most critical suppliers with purchase requisitions, vendor interface and performance, supplier performance analysis - with an overall focus on improving supplier pricing, performance, and the reduction of supply chain risk.  A key area of focus will be KPI's around customer-focused material critical shortages, the number of parts impacting customer production lines, and risk analysis of supplier gaps.

About You

• Become familiar with and understand the requirements of the purchasing requirements specific to the customer(s) you will be supporting
• Develop and apply knowledge of procurement basics, legal requirements and ethical conduct to all purchasing activities
• Under the guidance of a senior buyer or department manager, learn and become competent in risk assessment of  supplier's orderbook and the impact to customer build schedules
• Examine and analyze demand to forecast reports to accurately identify gaps in supply chain to improve on
• Contact suppliers to review areas of improvement in delivery, expedites that would be available, determine availability of materials and resources, and delivery schedule of critical parts.
• Work in partnership with Supply Chain Specialists and Buyers, in support of all procurement efforts, delivery, and/or quality
• Work with suppliers in support  of all procurement efforts, delivery, and/or quality, including problem resolution and material expedites
• Work with Supply Chain Manager to support the customer's need for daily/weekly/monthly communication on the most critical parts impacting customer deliveries
• Work with Commercial leads or customer management team to clearly identify and communicate the plan around gap mitigation
• Act as a focal point for the resolution of procurement discrepancies by communicating with Customers and suppliers, interfacing with multiple business and computer systems; and initiating actions related to delivery of parts, support needed for capacity reviews, quality controls and concerns, orderbook escalations, and critical parts.
• Instruct and advise internal customers regarding the gaps identified, as needed
• Foster increased productivity and advancement opportunities through personal commitment to professional development, and by practicing continuous improvement of processes
• Attend company-sponsored meetings or training, as required
• Travel may be required

Most importantly you will be passionate about our Incora Values and exceeding customer expectations.

·         Courage Take ownership for issues and problems.

·         Collaboration Share knowledge and experience with others

·         Commitment – Focus on ensuring internal and external customer expectations are met in a timely way.

What Incora can offer you:

An exciting package that includes great salary and benefits you would expect from a growing ambitious company, a chance to work in a first-class brand-new environment but most importantly we will offer you the chance to become part of our Incora story.

We want you to share in the success of Incora, so every employee is eligible for one of our incentive's programs.

• Incora offers 8 Paid Holidays with 2 additional Floating Holidays for all Full-Time employees.
• Full-Time Non-Exempt employees receive up to 80 hours of Vacation per year, increasing with length of service. In addition, they w