Supplier Development Specialist - Remote

Unified Talent Group is partnered with an established aerospace manufacturer, in search of a Supplier Development Specialist to support supplier performance management from a logistics and operations perspective. This role focuses on continuous improvement,

supplier development, and relationship management to ensure delivery, quality, and cost objectives are achieved.

This role is 100% remote, and the employee must live on the west coast (California is ideal).

Responsibilities

  • Lead continuous improvement activities at supplier sites to support delivery, quality, and cost goals
  • Review supplier manufacturing and special processes to ensure compliance and identify improvement opportunities
  • Support sourcing decisions through cost, capacity, and risk assessments
  • Act as program lead for supplier transitions and capacity readiness activities
  • Engage underperforming suppliers to identify root causes and manage corrective action plans
  • Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to ensure contractual requirements are met

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business, or related discipline (or equivalent experience)
  • 8+ years of relevant experience, including supplier management in an aerospace manufacturing environment
  • Six Sigma experience preferred
  • Strong communication, project management, and supplier relationship skills
  • Proficiency with standard engineering and office software tools

Supplier Development Specialist - Remote
Michelle DeWeese brings over two decades of proven success in executive search, with a career defined by building high-performing teams across a wide range of industries. For for the past 15 years, Michelle has specialized in talent acquisition for the manufacturing and distribution sectors. Michelle holds both a Bachelor's degree and an MBA from Michigan State University. Outside of work, she enjoys golfing, playing pickleball, and spending time with her husband, Shawn, and their two Aussiedoodles, Zoe and Harper.

At Unified Talent Group, we partner with organizations of all sizes—from agile startups with limited HR infrastructure to global Fortune 100 companies. No matter where you are on your growth journey, you’ve come to the right place. We’re here to streamline and strengthen your talent acquisition strategy—efficiently, effectively, and with lasting impact.