About the role
Please Note: To conform with the United States Government Space Technology Export Regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., conditional resident, asylee or refugee (protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. At CesiumAstro , we are developers and pioneers of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. We take pride in our dynamic and cross-functional work environment, which allows us to learn, develop, and engage across our organization. If you are looking for hands-on, interactive, and autonomous work, CesiumAstro is the place for you. We are actively seeking passionate, collaborative, energetic, and forward-thinking individuals to join our team. The Supplier Relationship Manager (SRM) is responsible for improving supplier performance, operational supplier governance, and cross-functional supplier coordination across the supply chain organization. This role partners closely with Procurement, Quality, Engineering, Planning, Manufacturing, and Program teams to improve supplier reliability, reduce operational disruptions, and strengthen long-term supplier performance. The SRM role focuses on supplier operational maturity through performance metrics, supplier governance, escalation management, strategic supplier development, and process standardization. This position serves as the primary owner of supplier performance visibility and continuous improvement initiatives across the supplier base. \n JOB DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES Develop and maintain supplier scorecards and KPI reporting, including OTD, PPV, lead time adherence, quality performance, and responsiveness Drive supplier performance improvement initiatives and corrective action follow-up Partner with Supplier Quality and Engineering teams on recurring non-conformance, RMA, and supplier quality issues Coordinate supplier escalations and recovery actions related to quality, delivery, shortages, and operational disruptions Support supplier risk mitigation, continuity planning, and strategic supplier development initiatives Develop and maintain supplier segmentation strategies to identify critical suppliers, strategic partners, and high-risk suppliers requiring additional oversight and engagement Lead supplier business reviews (SBRs) with key suppliers to review performance, discuss improvement opportunities, and align long-term business objectives Analyze procurement and supplier performance data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities Establish and maintain supplier governance processes, communication standards, and operational review cadences across key suppliers Support sourcing and procurement teams through supplier operational insights and performance visibility Help standardize supplier identification, onboarding, and management processes across programs and sites Develop executive-level supplier performance reporting and recommendations for leadership review JOB