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Lead BCA’s supplier engagement on the shop floor, directly influencing supplier performance and program outcomes. As Manager of the Procurement Field Representatives, you will develop and mentor a high‑performing team, conduct on‑site supplier capability and recovery activities, and collaborate with engineering, operations, and procurement to ensure timely, compliant delivery of critical components. This role requires a decisive, outcomes‑oriented leader who excels in face‑to‑face stakeholder engagement and delivers measurable improvements in supplier reliability and quality.
Job Responsibility:
Manages Procurement Field Representative employees performing activities related to supplier assessment, supplier capability and ensuring suppliers deliver on time and in compliance with contract requirements
Develops and executes project and process plans, implements policies and procedures and sets operational goals
Acquires resources for projects and processes, provides technical management of suppliers and leads process improvements
Develops and maintains relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners and direct reports
Provides oversight and approval of technical approaches, products and processes
Manages, develops and motivates employees
Team leadership: hire, coach, set objectives, and hold field reps accountable to measurable supplier performance targets
Supplier assessment & recovery: perform on‑site capability and health assessments, lead root‑cause investigations, and develop/monitor recovery plans with clear owners and milestones
Cross‑functional communication: translate technical and schedule issues into concise, audience‑appropriate updates for suppliers, program teams, and senior leadership
lead escalations and decision forums
Relationship building: cultivate trust with suppliers, engineering, operations, quality, and procurement agents to enable collaborative problem solving and supplier development
Process improvement: identify and drive implementable improvements (lean, shop‑floor control, production planning) that increase supplier throughput, quality, and responsiveness
Project oversight: manage supplier work‑movement and contingency projects end‑to‑end, validating tooling, configuration control, process approvals, and schedule credibility
Data & metrics: define and use KPIs to prioritize issues, demonstrate impact, and continuously improve supplier performance
Requirements:
5+ years of experience in Procurement and Supply Chain processes
5+ years of experience working in or supporting a manufacturing environment
5+ years of experience leading or managing projects and/or teams
5+ years of experience in a role requiring strong interpersonal and communication skills
5+ years of experience managing suppliers/vendors to deliver products and services