Supplier Performance Manager

Job Description

Must be onsite, local candidates preferred.

We trust our employees to bring bold ideas to build the future of aerospace together, contributing to our ranking by TIME as the leading Aerospace & Defense company on the 2023 World's Best Companies list (#59 on the full list). Join our team and become part of the group that's making amazing things happen on the ground and in the skies. Together, we'll proudly step back and say, “We did that."

The Supplier Performance Program Specialist is responsible for mitigating crises at specific suppliers, ensuring effective supplier performance, and managing multiple customers. This role holds full responsibility and accountability for monitoring failing suppliers and leading the supplier recovery plan. The Supplier Performance Program Specialist must possess strong project management skills, a supply chain background, and the ability to coordinate with multiple customers, both internal and external.

Summary of Duties :

• Mitigate crises at specific supplier(s) by identifying and addressing performance issues, ensuring timely resolution to minimize disruptions in the supply chain.
• Take full accountability for managing failing suppliers, closely tracking their performance, and identifying root causes of their underperformance.
• Lead the development and execution of a comprehensive supplier recovery plan, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment and successful implementation.
• Coordinate with multiple customers, both internal and external, to understand their requirements and expectations, and proactively address any concerns related to supplier performance.
• Conduct regular assessments of supplier performance and deliverables, monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs), and implementing improvement initiatives as needed.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including procurement, quality, engineering, and logistics, to define and execute corrective actions, driving continuous improvement in supplier performance.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and customers, fostering open communication and collaboration to address issues and drive mutual success.
• Perform and maintain program risk & opportunity assessment ( quantitative and qualitative)
• Review the supplier contract compliance and control scope
• Provide regular updates and reports on supplier performance to senior management and stakeholders

Complementary Description

The expected salary range for this position is between $116,490 - $129,4300 USD. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, education, and other factors permitted by law.

Job Requirements

Qualifications :

Education : Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field. Master's degree is a plus.

Experience :

Preferred Skills :

This job posting has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee within this position. The actual duties, responsibilities and qualifications may vary based on assignment or group.

But what else? (advantages, specific features, etc.)

Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally, as required.

Company Information

Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.

Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking.

Safran Cabin designs, certifies, manufactures and supports innovative aircraft cabin interiors, equipment and systems, providing airlines and OEM Customers with distinctive aircraft branding, and their passengers with a safe, comfortable and enjoyable flying experience.