Supplier Performance Manager M/F
Description
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.
Reference
2026-180846Position description
Domain
Performance and Support
Job field / Job profile
Purchasing - Supplier performance management
Job title
Supplier Performance Manager M/F
Employment type
Permanent
Part time / Full time
Full-time
Job description
Mission
• Manage the operational performance (Logistics & Quality) of suppliers.
• Deploy supplier development initiatives.
• Co-ordinate, lead and manage multifunctional teams to ensure collaboration and engagement with all vendor stakeholders.
The Supplier Performance Management role is a strategic position and the mindset of forward, analytical and critical thinking is a necessity. A robust and healthy supply base is paramount to our continued and future success. As such, this is exciting role will allow you to utilize your vendor management experience and skill set to propel us forward, meet our objectives/goals and successfully fulfill our customers' requirements.
Main Activities
• Evaluate the level of supplier risk, define and deploy the associated monitoring plans, including supporting ramp-up / down phases and the introduction of new products and dual source implementation.
• Manage and analyze the logistics and quality performance of suppliers; issue monthly scorecards based on performance utilizing the measurements of KPIs.
• Determine and lead the escalation and de-escalation process as required based on vendor's performance.
• Manage and support supplier maturity upgrading plans and promote best practices. Challenge industrial scheme, cycle and lead times, capacity management, routings, and bottleneck management.
• Support suppliers in the implementation of progress plans in line with SAFRAN's objectives and customer requirements.
• Arrange and conduct performance audits and assessments, proactively identifying concerns/issues; develop and monitor action plans to mitigate.
• Participate in the evaluation of suppliers during the vendor selection process.
Candidate skills & requirements
• Supply chain principles and tools, including performance audits.
• Load/Capacity, Rate Readiness Assessment, Line of Balance Analysis, Recovery Plan Management, Business Continuity Plans
• Understanding of quality standards such as ISO/AS
Position location
Job location
Asia, India
City (-ies)
Candidate criteria
Minimum education level achieved
Bachelor's Degree
Minimum experience level required
More than 8 years