Strategic Partnerships and Vendor Manager, Aerospace

POSITION SUMMARY

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a proactive approach to evaluating existing systems and procedures,

offering strategic recommendations, and implementing enhancements that drive departmental efficiency and

contribute to overall profitability. This role is instrumental in advancing the organization’s procurement

capabilities by securing partnerships with high-quality suppliers of materials and components. Responsibilities

include negotiating and managing contracts, pricing structures, delivery schedules, and quality benchmarks to

ensure optimal value and sustained competitive advantage.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

The SPVM Manager plays a pivotal role in shaping and executing the company’s vendor strategy to ensure

alignment with overarching business objectives. This position is responsible for achieving operational goals by

fostering robust, collaborative relationships with key vendor partners and suppliers.

Essential Functions Statements

Vendor Relationship Management

• Serve as primary point of contact market category partners, and internal sales liaison
• Cultivate long-term strategic partnerships for the top 20–25 core category partners through regular

engagement, business reviews, and feedback sessions.

Partnership Negotiation and Strategy

territory access.

recommendations.

Program Execution and Performance Analysis

profitability

Training and Enablement

Vendor Data Management and Reporting

marketing materials, training, and competitive intelligence.

which will support in choosing the top strategic vendors within your market category

Marketing and Branding Collaboration

and trade show branding.

Compliance and Agreement Review

forms.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

vendor strategy.

programs and IDIQs.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The

requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

management within assigned market and region

plus

key industry supplier relationships

COMPUTER SKILLS

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for extended periods; use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and communicate effectively. The employee may occasionally be required to stand, walk, climb stairs, balance, stoop, or kneel. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Equal Opportunity Statement :

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regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic

information, marital status, amnesty, status as a covered veteran, or any other protected category in accordance

with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Noble complies with applicable state and local laws governing

nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all

terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff,

recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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The Company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to

provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as

an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be