Regional Supply Base Manager

Creation Technologies

. Lead regional and local supplier performance management, including scorecards, business reviews, corrective action follow-up, and performance trend analysis .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $140,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Supplier Performance Management, including the development of recovery plans and effective communication of risk and mitigation strategies. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage supplier relationships in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

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Supplier Performance ManagementCross-Functional Team LeadershipSupplier Quality ManagementMicrosoft Office Advanced KnowledgeLean Manufacturing Experience

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Hard Skills

Supplier Performance ManagementMRP PlanningInventory ManagementShortage RecoveryQuality ManagementProcess ImprovementEscalation ManagementOperational AssessmentsSupplier AuditsContinuous Improvement

Soft Skills

Strong Written CommunicationStrong Verbal CommunicationMultitasking AbilityOrganizational SkillsSelf-Motivated Team Player

Tools & Technologies

Kinaxis/Rapid ResponseOracle ERPMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft Teams

Industry Keywords

Supply Chain ManagementMaterials ManagementProcurementManufacturing OperationsSIOP Process ManagementSCAR8DRCCA

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERPOracleOracle ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead regional and local supplier performance management, including scorecards, business reviews, corrective action follow-up, and performance trend analysis
Serve as the lead escalation point for material shortages, supplier decommits, responsiveness issues, capacity constraints, and quality disruptions
Coordinate cross-functional escalation teams across Supply Chain, Planning, Procurement, Quality, Engineering, Operations, Sourcing, Program Management, and site leadership
Support supplier audits, factory visits, process reviews, and operational assessments
Develop and manage supplier recovery plans for high-risk suppliers
Communicate supplier risk, recovery status, mitigation plans, and escalation needs to leadership, customers, suppliers, and executive stakeholders
Build relationships with regional and local suppliers while maintaining accountability for commitments and performance improvement
Align regional and local supplier performance processes with global processes and procedures
Visit supplier locations for escalations, audits, factory reviews, shortage recovery, and supplier development
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Business, Engineering, Quality, or a related discipline preferred
Minimum 5 years of experience in Supply Chain, Materials Management, Procurement, Supplier Management, Operations, Quality, Engineering, or a related manufacturing environment
Experience with supplier performance management, escalation, MRP planning, purchasing, inventory management, shortage recovery, supplier quality, or manufacturing operations
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced manufacturing and escalation-driven environment
Strong facilitation and leadership skills with the ability to lead cross-functional teams without direct authority
Ability to quickly understand technical, quality, supply chain, and operational issues and engage the right subject matter experts
Organized, self-motivated team player able to work well under pressure and maintain disciplined follow-up on critical issues
Ability to create executive updates, recovery plans, escalation summaries, scorecards, and action trackers
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams
Ability to improve functional processes, supplier performance systems, escalation playbooks, and performance management tools
Commitment to implement initiatives, exercise independent judgment within broad guidelines, and drive sustainable improvement
U.S. Person status required for access to export-controlled information or items
Kinaxis/Rapid Response, SIOP process management, Oracle ERP, supplier audit, SCAR, 8D, RCCA, Lean Manufacturing, or Continuous Improvement experience desired
Travel around 60%+ as demand requires
Presence at U.S. sites in Boise, Everett, and Denver required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Applicable benefits
401k plan
Health insurance
PTO