Job Description

The Supplier Performance Manager (SPM) is in charge of a portfolio of North American suppliers (on average 10). The overall responsibility is to manage the execution of the contract between the suppliers and Safran Aircraft Engines and to ensure that they deliver at a satisfactory level of performance; more specifically deliver products on time in accordance with the quality requirements and a target price.
1.1. Measuring and communicating performance
Expected to measure the performance of the suppliers in his/her portfolio. The SPM shall be knowledgeable about the performance, which should be formally communicated to the suppliers and the internal team.
In particular, the SPM will:
- Broadcast regular performance Score Cards
- Ensure that management, especially at the supplier is aware of performance issues.
- Link the supplier performance to the contractual obligations and calculate penalties or claim when applicable.
- Implement relevant logistic and quality KPIs with the suppliers to anticipate performance problems.
1.2. Recovering nonperformance
Expected to lead and coordinates the actions to recover the supplier performance to the expected levels (often defined in the contracts). The SPM is expected to visit the supplier frequently to support the performance recovery efforts.
In particular, the SPM will:
1. Characterize the consequences of supplier performance to the downstream supply chain (including Safran assembly line and customers)
2. Define, with the supplier and the Safran team, at the appropriate management level, an action plan to contain and recover nonperformance
3. Use the contracts to incentivize the supplier to promptly recover. Manage, in coordination with the commercial teams, the claim process when it is relevant.
1.3. Assessing and preventing risks of non-performance
The SPM is responsible in identifying and mitigating risks that the suppliers in his / her portfolio will fail to perform at the expected levels. It will be done with different analysis and by regularly visiting the suppliers' manufacturing locations.
In particular, the SPM will:
1. Lead regular risks analysis with the supplier, including load versus capacity assessment, new products industrialization risks … Those analysis are formally presented by Safran leaders and the suppliers General Managers.
2. Build, with the supplier, a Business Continuity Plan to mitigate occurrence and impacts of major events (fire, flood, explosion …)
3. Manage a plan to reduce supplier risks of nonperformance (reduce occurrence and impact)
4. Define a visit and audit plan, tailored to each supplier
1.4. Coordinating the Safran team
The SPM is expected to coordinate the Safran internal team working with the suppliers (including: planner, quality engineer, purchaser, industrialization leaders). The coordination shall be done at the operation and management levels and will include meeting rituals (yearly, monthly, weekly) with or without the suppliers

Job Requirements

Experience and Skills
Applicants must hold either a Master of Science (M.S.) or a Master of Business Administration (MBA). Engineering degree or related field preferred.
Applicants must have 3 years minimum of previous relevant experience.
• Business Skills:
The applicants must have at least one the below experience in an industrial environment (preferred Aerospace or automotive):
- Experienced in operation management
- Experienced in Supply Chain management
- Experienced in project management
The applicants must be familiar with the LEAN principles (preferred Green Belt certified).
The applicants must be able to manipulate data and be efficient in Excel.

• “Soft” Skills:
Excellent communication skills (ability to summarize and convey complex messages)
Resilient to stress and pressure (that could result for performance crisis)
Focused on innovation and problem solving

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

Travel is required for this position in the US, Mexico, and France.

Integration within Safran:
The SPM will report to a North American SPM Manager. He will also interact with one or several commodity SPM Manager, based in France and integrated in Safran Aircraft Engines purchasing organization.

Development:
The SPM is expected to contribute to continuous improvements of Safran and of his/her Suppliers' portfolio. The SPM will rely on the Lean/6 sigma tools to implement action that will:
- increase suppliers production robustness (shorten lead-times, reduce scrap)
- reduce production costs and therefore products prices
- reduce suppliers and Safran carbon footprint

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.