JOY CHADWICK

• Oversee end-to-end sourcing for aircraft valued in the multi-million-dollar range, managing critical-path materials impacting turnaround time and customer revenue.
• Conduct daily executive-facing operational briefings with Operations Manager and General Manager, communicating constraints, mitigation plans, and estimated delivery impacts.
• Evaluate cost vs. SLA tradeoffs, selecting vendors based on total cost of ownership and operational urgency rather than unit price alone.
• Manage global suppliers including Rolls Royce, Honeywell, Safran, and niche specialty vendors.
• Lead RFQ processes, analyze vendor proposals, and drive cost-effective sourcing decisions aligned with turnaround commitments.
• Escalate and resolve supplier performance issues, including customs delays, documentation gaps, and compliance deficiencies.
• Partner with Quality to ensure FAA-compliant documentation prior to part issuance.
• Represent supply chain in accounting and forecasting meetings, supporting financial alignment and accrual accuracy.
• Participate in pre-arrival customer meetings and long-range forecasting sessions to proactively identify material risks.

Impact Highlights:

• Protected aircraft on-time delivery by expediting critical components and mitigating vendor delays.
• Reduced operational risk through proactive forecasting and early supplier engagement.
• Influenced high-level operational decisions by providing real-time sourcing visibility.

Managed sourcing and vendor performance within a complex aerospace manufacturing environment.

• Executed competitive sourcing initiatives and contract evaluations.
• Conducted financial analysis to support procurement decisions and cost optimization.
• Collaborated cross-functionally with engineering, operations, and quality teams.
• Ensured supplier compliance with aerospace quality and regulatory standards.
• Supported risk mitigation efforts across the supply base.

• Confirmed purchase orders, ensuring accuracy and alignment with procurement goals.
• Collaborated with Quality on material issues, resolving them efficiently.
• Analyzed order needs to meet global procurement demands effectively.
• Worked with Sales to align customer needs with strategic investments. Facilitate seamless collaboration between Sales and Procurement, translating customer needs into actionable procurement strategies.

• Conducted financial risk assessments and credit evaluations.
• Analyzed financial statements and performance metrics.
• Supported business case development and financial forecasting.