MRO Supplier Management Lead

Published 08.26.2026 Company :
Safran Seats Job field :
Customer services and support Location :
Cwmbran , Wales , United Kingdom Contract type :
Permanent Contract duration :
Full-time Professional status :
Employees / Staff Published 08.26.2026

Job Description Safran – Here, we craft excellence together.

At Safran, excellence is a journey – and we'd love you to be a part of it. As a trusted global leader in aerospace, defence, and space, we are proud to be a company where diversity, innovation, and opportunity come together to shape a sustainable future where we can all succeed together through a shared vision.

Are you interested in working at the business end of Aerospace, where airline brand meets innovative passenger experience?

Then your next opportunity could be with Safran Seats, an industry award winning, premium designer and manufacturer of First and Business Class seating and technology. Our passenger experience prides itself on innovation, customization, quality and industrial design.

At Safran Seats, we are unique within aerospace, as we interface with both the world's biggest airlines and airframers alike, with the largest seats portfolio of all seats suppliers.

One day you could be liaising with one of the world's largest airframers, and the next, some of the biggest airline brands around the world!

In the UK, Safran Seats specialises solely in the First Class and Business Class seating markets for wide body aircraft, with industrial and engineering teams in Cwmbran and Newport, Wales and Brackley, England.

About the Role:

The MRO Supplier Management Lead is responsible for the strategic and operational management of Safran Seats' external MRO supplier network, ensuring supplier performance supports customer commitments, operational objectives, quality requirements and financial targets.

Key responsibilities:

• Manage the strategic and operational activity of Safran Seats' external MRO supplier network
• Act as the primary focal point for subcontracted repair activities
• Drive and improve supplier performance
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives, managing complex stakeholder relationships
• Provide functional leadership to supplier coordination activities
• Ensure repair turnaround times, fixed repair costs, cost competitiveness and customer satisfaction across the MRO business

Job Requirements What You'll Bring:
• Significant experience in supplier management, supply chain management, customer support or operational performance management within an international environment
• Aerospace, MRO or highly regulated industry experience strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience managing supplier performance and driving measurable operational improvements
• Experience leading cross-functional projects and influencing stakeholders at multiple organisational levels
• Strong supplier performance management and relationship management skills
• Understanding of supply chain, logistics and repair operations principles

We know that some candidates may be put off ing for jobs where they don't meet 100% of the criteria outlined in the advert. We encourage anybody to if you can demonstrate a variety of skills and experience relevant to the requirements of this role.

Please let us know if you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to the hiring process that may better facilitate your participation.

We celebrate our differences and believe they make us stronger. We know that a fulfilling work environment is a key driver for innovative ideas and team success.

Get involved:

We also have a number of groups and forums across our sites that you can get involved with, including Women at Safran, Diversity at Safran, Sports Clubs, STEM ambassadors, Employee Forum, Charity Partnerships and Wellbeing Programs.

But what else? (advantages, specific features, etc.)Looking after the people who make Safran great is our priority. We offer a range of flexible benefits designed to support you, both in and out of work, including:
• Competitive salary
• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Industry leading pension scheme with salary sacrifice employer contributions up to 10%.
• Private medical cover (to include…