Supplier Management; SPM - Individual Contributor

SUPPLIER PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT (SPM) - Individual Contributor Job details

General 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 Electrical & Power is one of the world's leaders in aircraft electrical systems. The company is a key player in equipment electrification and in the electric and hybrid propulsion sector. It has over 14,000 employees across 13 different countries.

Reference number

Domain

Performance and Support

Job field / Job profile

Supply chain - Supply chain manager

Job title

SUPPLIER PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT (SPM) - Individual Contributor

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Professional, Engineer & Manager

Part time / Full time

Full-time

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 follow:

• 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.

• 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.

Position type:
This is an Individual Contributor position reporting to SPM Manager.

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. This job posting does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

This position requires access to technologies and hardware subject to US national security based export control requirements. All applicants must be US Persons (8 USC 1324b(a)(3)), or otherwise authorized by the U.S. Government. No company sponsorship will be offered.

• Bachelor's degree in Supply chain, Engineering, Business, Operations, or related discipline.
• Minimum of 8 years of professional experience in Supply Chain, Supplier Management, Program Management or Supplier Development.
• Comprehensive knowledge of supply chain…