supplier performance manager.wichita, kansasposted august 14, 2026 job detailssummary$45 - $55 per hourcontractbachelor degreecategorycomputer and mathematical occupations reference 1110233 job details job summary: Our client is seeking a hands-on Supplier Performance Manager to interface directly with internal purchasing, supplier quality teams, and the external supply base to elevate overall performance. In this high-visibility role, you will deep-dive into assigned suppliers and their sub-tiers to identify operational risks, drive On-Time and On-Quality Delivery (OTD/OQD), and ensure full industrialization and production readiness. To succeed, you should bring progressive supplier management experience within a heavy manufacturing environment, a strong technical understanding of manufacturing processes, and a proven track record of driving rapid supplier recovery using RCCA methodologies.

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location: Wichita, Kansas job type: Contract salary: $45 - 55 per hour work hours: 8am to 4pm education: Bachelors responsibilities: Visit supplier sites across heavy manufacturing commodities (machining, composites, sheet metal, raw materials) to evaluate shop-floor operations, machine capacity, and schedule risks.

In charge of the implementation of the Supplier Performance management strategy for respective suppliers.

Perform Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA / 5 Whys / 8D) to eliminate bottlenecks, resolve delivery delays, and drive On-Time Delivery (OTD) back to target.

Create daily/weekly supply-and-demand burn-down charts in Excel to model capacity and track recovery progress.

Connect seamlessly across all operational levels-from plant-floor workers to senior management-and translate floor data into concise PowerPoint executive summaries for C-suite stakeholders.

Implement relevant Supplier Key Performance Indicators to properly monitor supplier performance

Qualifications:

Must have a progressive track record in supplier management within heavy manufacturing environmentsDemonstrated history stepping onto troubled factory floors, conducting root-cause analysis, and building actionable recovery plans.

Experience managing quality metrics with a clear understanding of how poor quality and high scrap rates directly destroy OTD schedules.

Practical working knowledge of ERP systems (SAP preferred) and SRM tools.

Knowledge of aviation manufacturing, supply chain, planning, engineering, and quality concepts; machine, sheet metal, casting, forging, forming, composite, and/or raw material commodities strong technical aptitude Hands-on mastery of Excel for capacity modeling, supply/demand burn-down curves, Pivot Tables, and data manipulation.

Proven ability to synthesize complex floor data into clear, high-level PowerPoint updates and executive summaries for senior leadership qualifications: Experience level: ExperiencedMinimum 5 years of experience

Education:

Bachelors skills:

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At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com. Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility). This posting is open for thirty (30) days.