Supplier Management; SPM; Individual Contributor

Position: SUPPLIER PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT (SPM) - Individual Contributor
General information Entity Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of aerospace (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space and defense. Its mission is to contribute sustainably to a safer world, where air transport becomes ever more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Present on every continent, the Group employs 110,000 people and generated 31.3 billion in revenue in 2025.

Safran holds, either independently or through partnerships, leading global or European positions in its markets.

Safran was ranked second in the Aerospace & Defense sector in TIME magazine's ""World's Best Companies 2025"" ranking.

As the world leader in aeronautical electrical systems, Safran Electrical & Power is a key player in the electrification of aircraft equipment and electric and hybrid propulsion. With expertise across the onboard energy chain, the company designs and delivers innovative, optimized and modular architectures and solutions. Reference number   Job details

Domain

Performance and Support Job field / Job profile

Supply chain - Supply chain manager

Job titleSUPPLIER PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT (SPM) - Individual Contributor

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Professional, Engineer & Manager Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

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.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• 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…