Regional Supply Base Manager

Creation Technologies

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

Posted 10/27/2026full-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 escalation processes, while effectively communicating with stakeholders and leading cross-functional teams. Proficient in utilizing tools such as Microsoft Office and ERP systems to enhance operational efficiency and supplier quality.

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Supplier Performance ManagementCross-Functional Team LeadershipSupplier Quality ImprovementMicrosoft Office Advanced SkillsKinaxis/Rapid Response Experience

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Hard Skills

Supplier Performance ManagementMRP PlanningInventory ManagementShortage RecoveryLean ManufacturingContinuous ImprovementSupplier AuditSCAR8DRCCA

Soft Skills

Strong Written CommunicationStrong Verbal CommunicationMultitasking AbilityOrganizational SkillsSelf-Motivated Team Player

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft TeamsOracle ERP

Industry Keywords

Supply Chain ManagementMaterials ManagementProcurementQualityManufacturing EnvironmentEMS Industry Experience

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERPOracleOracle ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead regional and local supplier performance management, including supplier scorecards, business reviews, corrective action follow-up, and performance trend analysis
Serve as the lead escalation point for critical material shortages, supplier decommits, supplier responsiveness issues, capacity constraints, and supplier 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 internal leadership, customers, suppliers, and executive stakeholders
Build relationships with regional and local suppliers while maintaining accountability for commitments, delivery recovery, corrective actions, and performance improvement
Align regional and local supplier performance processes, escalation playbooks, scorecard methodology, factory visit expectations, and recovery reporting with global processes
Visit supplier locations as needed for escalations, audits, factory reviews, shortage recovery, and supplier development
Travel is expected to exceed 50% depending on business needs
Travel for this role is around 60%+ as demand requires
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 clear 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
Demonstrates commitment to implement initiatives, exercise independent judgment within broad guidelines, and drive sustainable improvement
This role requires access to export-controlled information or items that require “U.S. Person” status
EMS industry experience and practical experience in a complex manufacturing or multi-location environment are preferred
Kinaxis/Rapid Response, SIOP process management, Oracle ERP, supplier audit, SCAR, 8D, RCCA, Lean Manufacturing, or Continuous Improvement experience desired

Benefits

Comp & perks

applicable benefits
401k plan
health insurance
PTO