Head of Supplier & Capability

We are a fast-paced business with ambitious growth plans; so if you are dedicated, enthusiastic and always seeking ways to improve, you'll enjoy a career with us! Ontic is a leading global aerospace OEM trusted by the world’s aviation leaders. With over 1,300 employees across four time zones and seven sites, we have more than doubled in size since 2019 and continue to grow  team is looking for a Head of Supplier Performance and Capability to join them.

This is a newly created position designed to support the development of a global process and approach for supplier management across Ontic. The role will be part of the Global Supply Chain leadership team and will have an onsite work structure in Creedmoor, North Carolina. The Head of Supplier Performance and Capability will develop, deploy, and continuously improve the tools, methods, processes, and resources required to strengthen supplier performance, supply chain risk management, and supplier capacity and capability across Ontic’s global operating locations.

This role will establish greater consistency in how we manage suppliers across the business, provide an enterprise-level view of supplier performance and risk, and help ensure resources are focused on the suppliers and issues presenting the greatest operational and business impact. You will partner closely with site Supply Chain teams and cross-functional leaders to address chronic supplier performance challenges, improve supply continuity, strengthen supplier capability, and support Ontic’s continued growth.

To be considered for the Head of Supplier Performance and Capability opening, here’s what you’ll need to bring with you:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Engineering, Business, Manufacturing, or a related discipline.
• Equivalent relevant professional experience may be considered.
• Significant progressive experience within Supply Chain, Procurement, Supplier Management, Supplier Development, Operations, or Manufacturing.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex supplier performance, delivery recovery, capacity, or supply continuity challenges.
• Strong understanding of supplier performance management, root cause analysis, corrective action, capacity planning, risk management, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience developing and implementing standardized processes, tools, metrics, and governance across multiple teams or operating locations.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex supply chain data and translate information into business risks, priorities, and actionable improvement plans.
• Experience working within a matrixed, multi-site organization and influencing stakeholders without relying solely on direct reporting authority.
• Strong project and program management capabilities with the ability to manage multiple priorities and initiatives simultaneously.
• Strong written, verbal, presentation, and executive communication skills.
• Ability to engage effectively with supplier executives, site leadership, functional leaders, and cross-functional teams.
• Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required.

• Experience with in Aerospace & Defense, aviation, or another highly regulated manufacturing environment.
• Experience managing or supporting global supplier networks across multiple commodities and geographic regions.
• Knowledge of aerospace manufacturing supply chains, including precision machining, electronics/electromechanical manufacturing, engineered products, special processes, and complex sub-tier supply chains.
• Familiarity with AS9100, supplier quality systems, aerospace regulatory requirements, and applicable customer requirements.
• Experience with supplier capacity assessments, supplier…