Aerospace and Defense Supplier Specialist
$80,000–$95,000 year
On-site · Albany, New York, United States
Job Summary
Supplier Specialist in aerospace and defense manufacturing, responsible for building partnerships with suppliers, managing Open Order Reports to minimize risk, tracking delivery performance, initiating root cause analyses and corrective actions, driving cross-functional communications, and coordinating daily travel to Kingston, NY with local travel opportunities. This role requires adherence to background and drug screening, a valid driver’s license, and strong emphasis on communication, professionalism, and continuous improvement.
Required Qualifications
- US citizenship required
- College degree preferred. May substitute additional experience in lieu of education
- Minimum of five to ten years of manufacturing experience required (Aerospace, Defense, Ship Building, or Submarine Industry experience preferred)
- Must possess and maintain a current, valid driver’s license and must successfully complete a pre-employment motor vehicle history check
- Expertise in Supply Chain Management, Production Control, and Shop Floor Management
- Experience with continuous improvement, Lean Manufacturing principles, Risk Management, Six Sigma, Kaizen events, PDCA preferred
- Strong Project Management experience preferred
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
- Professionalism, integrity, and exceptional attention to detail
- Strong independent decision-making skills, excellent analytical skills and professional judgment
- Experience with Microsoft Office Programs required
Additional Requirements
- US citizenship required
Apply with one swipe on Sorce. We auto-fill applications and apply on your behalf — no cover letters, no 40-minute forms.
Hiring someone like this?
Get your role in front of qualified candidates on Sorce.