What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supplier Performance Manager position at Safran Landing Systems?
Job Description
POWERED BY TEAMWORK. Are you ready to be part of a team that drives big ideas and even bigger wins? At Safran, we believe in the power of both collaboration and individual contributions. We understand that it takes diverse perspectives, problem-solving skills, dependability, and trust to push each other forward and achieve great success. For us, working here is more than just a job; it's a passion. There's the unique opportunity to lead the way in aerospace and defense and contribute to creating a safer and more sustainable world.
We trust our employees to bring bold ideas to build the future of aerospace together, contributing to our ranking by TIME as the leading Aerospace & Defense company on the 2023 World's Best Companies list (#59 on the full list). Join our team and become part of the group that's making amazing things happen on the ground and in the skies. Together, we'll proudly step back and say, “We did that."
This position represents the Wheel & Brake corporate leadership at the Walton site. Through this position they :
o ensures coordination for compliance to the process in case of on-site audit and effectiveness of the Procure to pay process including the administration of SAP
o acts by delegation and coordinates actions on site
o is responsible for the operational performance of the suppliers based in the Americas and locally represents the WB Commodity Manager.
o liaise to ensure support from SPQM & Purchasing is optimized and meets requirements, consolidates the monitoring and recovery plan of suppliers at Walton
o manages the teams locally and participates in hiring process for the WB Purchasing and Performance Division
o liaise with the partners to define the sourcing panel strategies by commodity, and implements the subsequent road maps to support Purchasing objectives to “Develop a local to local and ITAR compliant Supply Chain”.
o monitors the escalation process, recovery plans, and assessments by delegation
o is accountable for the On Time Delivery and On Quality Delivery escalation process on North American suppliers
o communicates, coordinates and reports functionally to the WB Commodity Manager and SE SPQM Director to comply with the commodities and SPQM related roadmaps.
o directly manages the SPQM Team on Walton site and functionally manages buyers and industrialization leaders on site.
Complementary Description
Candidates for positions with Safran Landing Systems must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Employment eligibility verification will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee within this position. The actual duties, responsibilities and qualifications may vary based on assignment or group. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic data or other legally protected status. Safran Landing Systems is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. To verify the information in the job listing or if you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please e-mail . We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.
Job Requirements
Purchasing process, Contract management, Negotiation, Supplier Performance, Team Management, Leadership, Communication.
Cross-functional project management, multidisciplinary Teamwork
Good level of written and oral English, Master intercultural relationship.
Management experience, minimum 2 years Purchasing or Supply-Chain experience at a similar level.
Work Experience : Negotiation skills, contractual and contract management, development process knowledge, multi-commodity product knowledge and make or buy recommendations.
Specialized Knowledge : International Aerospace Experience in Purchasing or business, technical background or Project Management.
Safran requirements & documentary system including quality standards, Supply-Chain principles and tools, including audits, lean-sigma, principles and tools of quality including audits preferred.
Communication Skills : Must have strong interpersonal and effective communication skills.
Communication and listening, sense of the field, pragmatic, rigor, spirit of analysis and synthesis, power of persuasion, ability to communicate and represent the company externally.
