Nutanix
Supplier Enablement Leader Chandler, AZ, US + 1 more Posted 3 months ago
Nutanix, Chandler, Arizona, United States, 85249
## Supplier Enablement LeaderChandler, AZ, United StatesJob DescriptionThe Supplier Enablement Leader is responsible for leading critical supplier transitions, driving qualification processes, and supporting production ramp-up for key aerospace and defense programs.
This role ensures supply chain resilience, cost competitiveness, and strict compliance with regulatory and quality requirements.
Working cross-functionally with engineering, quality, program management, and compliance teams, this individual plays a pivotal role in sourcing strategy execution.
Responsibilities:* Lead strategic source transitions for complex mechanical, electronics, and engineered systems, ensuring minimal disruption to program schedules.* Oversee supplier qualification in accordance with AS9100, ITAR, and customer-specific requirements.* Drive ramp enablement activities including supplier readiness reviews, capacity assessments, risk mitigation planning, and schedule alignment.* Collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop and execute long-term sourcing strategies for new development and sustainment programs.* Monitor and report on supplier performance during qualification and ramp-up phases; implement corrective actions where needed.* Serve as a liaison between suppliers and internal functions including engineering quality assurance, program management, and contracts.* Ensure compliance with DFARS, ITAR, and other regulatory frameworks governing defense procurement.* Exhibits and leads on the “Fortive 9:” Customer-obsessed, adaptable, delivers results, strategic, leads with FBS, innovates for impact, inspires, exhibits courage, and builds extraordinary teams.Required Qualifications:* Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Engineering, Business, or related field (Master’s or PMP a plus)* 5-10 years of strategic sourcing, supplier management, or supply chain program management experience in an aerospace/defense environment.* Strong
understanding of defense acquisition processes, source transition risks, and manufacturing scale-ups.* Experience with supplier audits, qualification protocols, and quality systems (e.g. AS9100)* Proficient in ERP and other supplier management or business operating systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.)* Excellent communication, cross-functional collaboration, and project management skills.* Negotiation and contract management experience.#LI-RG1**Fortive Corporation Overview**Fortive’s essential technology makes the world stronger, safer, and smarter. We accelerate transformation across a broad range of applications including environmental, health and safety compliance, industrial condition monitoring, next-generation product design, and healthcare safety solutions.We are a global industrial technology innovator with a startup spirit. Our forward-looking companies lead the way in software-powered workflow solutions, data-driven intelligence, AI-powered automation, and other disruptive technologies. We’re a force for progress, working alongside our customers and partners to solve challenges on a global scale, from workplace safety in the most demanding conditions to groundbreaking sustainability solutions.We are a diverse team 17,000 strong, united by a dynamic, inclusive culture and energized by limitless learning and growth. We use the proven Fortive Business System (FBS) to accelerate our positive impact.At Fortive, we believe in you. We believe in your potential—your ability to learn, grow, and make a difference.At Fortive, we believe in us. We believe in the power of people working together to solve problems no one could solve alone.At Fortive, we believe in growth. We’re honest about what’s working and what isn’t, and we never stop improving and innovating.Fortive: For you, for us, for growth.**About PacSci EMC**Pacific Scientific Energetic Materials Company (PacSci EMC), a Fortive Corporation (NYSE: FTV) operating company, makes critical missions possible. From concept to demonstration to delivery, we provide leading-edge energetic materials, devices and subsystems for use in military and commercial applications. With engineering and manufacturing capability in Arizona and California, our associates work together to solve the toughest technical challenges with a dedication to Safety First, Quality Every TimeTM. We enable success for innumerable missions on a daily basis, impacting the lives of military personnel, law enforcement officers, commercial airline pilots, astronauts, and oil field operators. For nearly a century, PacSci EMC’s experience and expertise has been relied upon in the times When Milliseconds MatterTM. For more information, go to www.psemc.com.PacSci EMC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, sex, religion, age, national origin, color, disability, or veteran status. Nonetheless, pursuant to our subcontractor status on highly sensitive national security matters, Mechanical Assemblers and all other floor personnel who frequently shift cell assignments, as well as any personnel directly working with the following contract are subject to the following contractual provision: THAAD PRIME Flowdowns (H-Clauses) H-42 FOREIGN PERSONS, paragraph D., “All employees of all entities that make up the Contractor’s team, whether subcontractors, consultants, or anyone who works with or on behalf of the Contractor will be citizens of the U.S.” Accordingly, only U.S. citizens will be qualified to fill these roles. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment. We all have a role in building a community where everyone belongs. Where you can speak your mind, be yourself, and feel supported. It’s how we achieve more together — for each other, for our customers, and for the world. https://www.fortive.com/inclusion-diversityWe Are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Fortive Corporation and all Fortive Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Fortive and all Fortive Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at applyassistance@fortive.com.**Pay Range**
The salary range for this position (in local currency) is 89,200.00 - 165,600.00Top skillsBusiness DevelopmentChange ManagementAnalyticsTechnical SalesSales1. Leader2. Supplier Enablement Leader3. Enablement Manager4. Global Lead5. Customer Fulfillment #J-18808-Ljbffr
This role ensures supply chain resilience, cost competitiveness, and strict compliance with regulatory and quality requirements.
Working cross-functionally with engineering, quality, program management, and compliance teams, this individual plays a pivotal role in sourcing strategy execution.
Responsibilities:* Lead strategic source transitions for complex mechanical, electronics, and engineered systems, ensuring minimal disruption to program schedules.* Oversee supplier qualification in accordance with AS9100, ITAR, and customer-specific requirements.* Drive ramp enablement activities including supplier readiness reviews, capacity assessments, risk mitigation planning, and schedule alignment.* Collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop and execute long-term sourcing strategies for new development and sustainment programs.* Monitor and report on supplier performance during qualification and ramp-up phases; implement corrective actions where needed.* Serve as a liaison between suppliers and internal functions including engineering quality assurance, program management, and contracts.* Ensure compliance with DFARS, ITAR, and other regulatory frameworks governing defense procurement.* Exhibits and leads on the “Fortive 9:” Customer-obsessed, adaptable, delivers results, strategic, leads with FBS, innovates for impact, inspires, exhibits courage, and builds extraordinary teams.Required Qualifications:* Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Engineering, Business, or related field (Master’s or PMP a plus)* 5-10 years of strategic sourcing, supplier management, or supply chain program management experience in an aerospace/defense environment.* Strong
understanding of defense acquisition processes, source transition risks, and manufacturing scale-ups.* Experience with supplier audits, qualification protocols, and quality systems (e.g. AS9100)* Proficient in ERP and other supplier management or business operating systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.)* Excellent communication, cross-functional collaboration, and project management skills.* Negotiation and contract management experience.#LI-RG1**Fortive Corporation Overview**Fortive’s essential technology makes the world stronger, safer, and smarter. We accelerate transformation across a broad range of applications including environmental, health and safety compliance, industrial condition monitoring, next-generation product design, and healthcare safety solutions.We are a global industrial technology innovator with a startup spirit. Our forward-looking companies lead the way in software-powered workflow solutions, data-driven intelligence, AI-powered automation, and other disruptive technologies. We’re a force for progress, working alongside our customers and partners to solve challenges on a global scale, from workplace safety in the most demanding conditions to groundbreaking sustainability solutions.We are a diverse team 17,000 strong, united by a dynamic, inclusive culture and energized by limitless learning and growth. We use the proven Fortive Business System (FBS) to accelerate our positive impact.At Fortive, we believe in you. We believe in your potential—your ability to learn, grow, and make a difference.At Fortive, we believe in us. We believe in the power of people working together to solve problems no one could solve alone.At Fortive, we believe in growth. We’re honest about what’s working and what isn’t, and we never stop improving and innovating.Fortive: For you, for us, for growth.**About PacSci EMC**Pacific Scientific Energetic Materials Company (PacSci EMC), a Fortive Corporation (NYSE: FTV) operating company, makes critical missions possible. From concept to demonstration to delivery, we provide leading-edge energetic materials, devices and subsystems for use in military and commercial applications. With engineering and manufacturing capability in Arizona and California, our associates work together to solve the toughest technical challenges with a dedication to Safety First, Quality Every TimeTM. We enable success for innumerable missions on a daily basis, impacting the lives of military personnel, law enforcement officers, commercial airline pilots, astronauts, and oil field operators. For nearly a century, PacSci EMC’s experience and expertise has been relied upon in the times When Milliseconds MatterTM. For more information, go to www.psemc.com.PacSci EMC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, sex, religion, age, national origin, color, disability, or veteran status. Nonetheless, pursuant to our subcontractor status on highly sensitive national security matters, Mechanical Assemblers and all other floor personnel who frequently shift cell assignments, as well as any personnel directly working with the following contract are subject to the following contractual provision: THAAD PRIME Flowdowns (H-Clauses) H-42 FOREIGN PERSONS, paragraph D., “All employees of all entities that make up the Contractor’s team, whether subcontractors, consultants, or anyone who works with or on behalf of the Contractor will be citizens of the U.S.” Accordingly, only U.S. citizens will be qualified to fill these roles. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment. We all have a role in building a community where everyone belongs. Where you can speak your mind, be yourself, and feel supported. It’s how we achieve more together — for each other, for our customers, and for the world. https://www.fortive.com/inclusion-diversityWe Are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Fortive Corporation and all Fortive Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Fortive and all Fortive Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at applyassistance@fortive.com.**Pay Range**
The salary range for this position (in local currency) is 89,200.00 - 165,600.00Top skillsBusiness DevelopmentChange ManagementAnalyticsTechnical SalesSales1. Leader2. Supplier Enablement Leader3. Enablement Manager4. Global Lead5. Customer Fulfillment #J-18808-Ljbffr