Supplier Performance Lead M​/F

The Supplier Performance Lead supports the category strategies with key strategic suppliers through developing, monitoring and executing continuous performance improvement initiatives. This position identifies and prioritizes opportunities for joint supply chain process/performance improvement, innovation, new technology and capabilities, and design standardization to enhance total value.
Supplier Performance Lead also benchmarks and shares industry, leading best practices across key suppliers and category stakeholders. Also, rigorously manages the performance standards and metrics to continue to drive value and improvement from suppliers and elevates any concerns to category stakeholders.
What will your day-to-day responsibilities look like?
Responsible for developing and managing the supplier relationship (e.g. Management of relationships, performance monitoring, etc.)
Participate in continuous improvement in the supply base by communicating objective performance metrics such as lead time reduction, on-time delivery improvement, quality improvement, and total cost of ownership.
Identify supplier management plans to integrate supplier/procurement program activities. Coordinate with internal and external resources to enhance supplier performance in the areas of technical, cost, product delivery, business and quality.
Meet with suppliers to develop continuous improvement plans through either Quarterly Business Reviews and/or supplier visits. (Travel Required) Conduct oversight and management of strategies, performance and development of small-scale suppliers.
Monitor supplier overall performance.
Where necessary, recommend, initiate and ensure action plans are carried out to correct failures in performance.
Understand the basics process of conducting root-cause analysis and developing and deploying corrective and preventative action plans.
Exhibit business acumen with limited market knowledge to craft supply chain solutions to meet strategic financial plan objectives.
Effectively lead cross-functional teams through performance management to meet goals.
What will you bring to the role?
Masters's degree in appropriate discipline, or in the absence of a master's degree, five years of related experience.
Operational knowledge of over 5 years fully in contact with suppliers in a structure such as purchasing, supply chain
SAP Knowledge
Change agent
Communication skills and active listening, ability to interact effectively with internal and external stakeholders at operational and executive levels.
Ability to manage and solve conflicts
Ability to analyze and synthesize
Quality Control Analysis
Strong negotiation skills and ability to effectively influence and gain consensus
Effectively make decisions in complex situations and demonstrate flexibility on resolving issues
Travel Specificity  Domestic and international travel up to 60%
What does Safran offer you?
A gross annual salary in the range of €40,000 to €50,000 determined on the basis of your skills and experience;
A structured system for skills development and enhancement, continuous training and opportunities for professional growth;
A hybrid working arrangement with the option to work remotely for up to 2 days a week;
Additional leave for parental responsibilities and study grants for children;
Study grants for employees and additional leave for continuous training;
A welfare platform and incentives for sustainable mobility;
Psychological, tax and social support services;
At Safran, you will find a structured system for skills development and enhancement, designed to promote a shared vision, foster collaboration in achieving new goals and encourage a proactive, innovation-driven approach.
We believe that diversity of approaches and perspectives is a key driver in creating value for our people, our environment and our customers. We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture, in which everyone can realise their potential and actively contribute to improving society

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