Key Responsibilities will include: Support NPD, Global Footprint, and Supply Chain projects to evaluate/audit new Watlow suppliersLead supplier readiness/improvement work with new suppliers and existing suppliers for new product release and Global Footprint product transitionsLead supplier evaluation/audits of current and new Watlow suppliersDeploy Watlow requirements to suppliers, identify gaps, and work with suppliers to develop the capability to meet expectationsUtilize supplier performance data and sourcing strategies to target, define approach, and continuously improve supplier performanceEnsure suppliers understand and apply Watlow's change control requirements through annual training and auditing supplier's conformance to the requirementLead major/escalated supplier corrective action activity, ensuring thorough 8D has been defined and executed by supplier and Watlow has also taken appropriate action. Additional success factors: Direct interaction experience with suppliers in Aerospace industry - domestic and internationallyProject Management experienceOracle ERP, preferably supplier management functionalityBeing an advocate of the suppliers, but also remaining focused on Watlow and customer's needsKnowledge of Lean Manufacturing concepts and toolsAbility to recognize potential safety issues during supplier visitsAbility to communicate directly with customers relating to supplier quality function in audits, report outs, etc.