Supplier Management; Individual Contributor

Supplier Performance Management (Individual Contributor Role)

Company:
Safran Electrical & Power

Job Field:
Purchasing

Location:

Sarasota, Florida, United States

Contract Type:
Permanent

Contract Duration:
Full‑time

Required Degree:
Bachelor's Degree

Required Experience:

More than 8 years

Professional Status:
Professional, Engineer & Manager

Salary: NA

Position :

Summary:

The essence of the SPM mission is to protect Safran operations through upstream supplier surveillance, de‑risking plan and mitigation actions at supplier sites. The SPM will drive the operational performance of a panel of production suppliers.

Main responsibilities are as follows:

• Lead and execute supplier performance initiatives to ensure on‑time delivery, consistent quality, and operational excellence.
• Manage supplier assessments, development programs, and escalation processes in alignment with Safran's supply chain strategies.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for critical supplier improvement activities, collaborating across internal teams and supplier leadership.
• Support crisis management and recovery for underperforming suppliers to protect customer delivery schedules and product quality.
• Communicate performance risks, progress updates, and improvement plans to executive leadership and cross‑functional stakeholders.

• Supplier Monitoring, Evaluation & Approval
  • Evaluate and assess supplier risk and define appropriate monitoring plans as per established procedures.
  • Execute the Monitoring Plan by performing Annual and Monthly Performance Review, Baseline and Conducting supplier site visits and audits, both scheduled and ad hoc, to assess capability, capacity, and compliance.
• Supplier Performance Management
  • Drive improvements in supplier logistics and quality performance using KPIs, scorecards, root cause analysis and action plan.
  • Lead and manage the supplier escalation process for delivery delays or nonconformance issues.
  • Track and expedite critical and escalated parts using tools like Line of Balance (LOB), Work‑in‑Process (WIP) trackers, and MRP diagnostics.
• Supplier Development & Continuous Improvement
  • Coach suppliers on APQP, Lean principles and process optimization to ensure sustainable improvements.
  • Define Supplier Development key targets based on business requirements and manage their flow down and implementation.
• Cross‑Functional Program Management
  • Partner with Engineering, Commodity Managers, and Operations to ensure sourcing alignment and effective program ramp‑ups.
  • Resolve supplier‑related roadblocks (e.g., documentation issues, first article approvals, change requests) that impact delivery schedules.
  • Conduct regular briefings with Supplier Performance teams and Business Units on supplier status and escalations.
• Other Activities
  • Support strategic supply base optimization and relationship management with preferred and strategic partners.
  • Participate in or lead special projects focused on supply chain resilience, supplier transitions, and productivity improvement.
  • Contribute to internal process improvement initiatives to streamline supplier performance workflows within Safran.
  • Regular, predictable attendance is required.
  • Must be willing to work overtime as necessary.

Minimum

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, Operations, or a related discipline or, in lieu of a Bachelor's degree, an Associate's degree with 15 additional years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 8 years of professional experience in Supply Chain, Supplier Management, Program Management or Supplier Development.
• Comprehensive knowledge of supply chain operations, procurement strategies, and supplier relationship management.
• Strong understanding of quality systems, continuous improvement tools (APQP, Lean, Six Sigma), and production planning methods.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., SAP) and logistics performance measurement tools such as LOB and WIP trackers.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence both internal teams and external suppliers.
• Strong analytical and…