SUPPLIER SURVEILLANCE / DEVELOPMENT SPLST IV

NORDAM
United States, Oklahoma, Tulsa
Apr 20, 2026
Position Details Req ID req1489 Job Title SUPPLIER SURVEILLANCE / DEVELOPMENT SPLST IV Division Corporate Shift First Shift Job Summary Job Summary Responsible for providing supplier management from a logistics perspective, including strategic discussions and communication to ensure objectives are met. This position requires a high level of relationship building and relationship maintenance skills with a significant financial impact on the business. Essential Functions & Key Responsibilities Responsible to lead continuous improvement activities on-site at NORDAM suppliers; provides support and extensive knowledge of processes at every operation sequence to ensure schedules for delivery of product as well as contractual quality and costs are met utilizing high level and effective relationship building communication. Reviews manufacturing and special processes at the supplier to ensure compliance and identify improvement opportunities; evaluates total cost of procurement for best sourcing decisions. Manage and monitor supply chain to support P & L initiatives and objectives such as continuous improvement, lean manufacturing and capacity assessment and monitoring. Acts as program manager for product transitions (additions or deletions), performs risk mitigation and supplier capacity analysis as part of process; deploys OEM rate readiness reviews. Engages poor performing suppliers at the direction of SCM management to identify root cause and create and manage project plans for corrective actions to ensure delivery of quality, on-time supplies; performs follow ups and monitors based on RCCA responses. Performs assessments of suppliers to determine status category (i.e. manage out, increase volume, status quo) and collaborates with SCM specialists and commodity managers to support category and commodity management NORDAM goals. Engages with NPI suppliers to assist in managing test schedules, qualification activities and facilitates communication with responsible engineering team. Works with various organizations such as Engineering and Quality to ensure delivery of parts which meet specs as outlined in contracts at the best value for NORDAM. Utilizes combination of Supply Chain management, lean concepts, operations and quality systems to perform required duties. Performs other duties as required. These duties may include assignments in job classifications and departments other than the primary assignment. Minimum Qualifications Education Requirements Minimum 4 Year / Bachelors Degree. Engineering, i.e. Manufacturing, Industrial or Quality Engineering; Business or other appropriate discipline Minimum Other. Six sigma green belt Preferred Other. Six sigma black belt If applicable, a combination of experience and training may be substituted for the education requirement. Experience Requirements 8-10 year(s) Including 4 years of supplier management; heavy manufacturing experience year(s) SAP experience preferred Skills and Competencies Exceptionally strong verbal and written communication skills to include effective, persuasive communication style while maintaining and building good relationships with suppliers; must be both professional and assertive in manner to ensure the supplier's perspective is considered while ensuring NORDAM's best interest. Exceptional program/project management and conflict resolution skills; strong organizational skills, ability to handle multiple time sensitive deadlines. Ability to work with stakeholders at all levels including executives. Ability to present data in a visually and orally succinct manner. Proven skill in developing supplier relationships; ability to deal with difficult suppliers and identify potential risks or errors. Understanding of related Legal terms and concepts. Understanding of machining, fabrication and composite manufacturing methods; understanding of shop floor control, visual metrics and lean concepts. Sound working knowledge of computer systems and applications and competent in the use of standard software applications including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Some working knowledge of Access is preferred or desirable. Physical Requirements Physical Requirements Must be able to work in excess of eight (8) hours per day and five (5) days per week, if required. Additionally, those who work at NORDAM Repair Division must be able to ascend and descend stairs. Demand - Frequency Demand - Frequency Walk - Frequent Use hands to handle or feel or manipulate - Frequent Reach with hands and arms - Frequent Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl - Occasional Talk and hear - Frequent Use close vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust - Constant Travel between facilities (drive) - Occasional Stand - Occasional Climb Stairs - Occasional Weight - Frequency 25 pounds - Occasional Work Environment Work Environment Work Environment Supervision Supervision EEO Statement The NORDAM Group LLC is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.