Supplier Performance Manager - Cincinnati, OH
Apply NowCompany: Safran
Location: Hamilton, OH 45011
Description:
Entity
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 92,000 employees and sales of 23.2 billion euros in 2023, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets. Safran undertakes research and development programs to maintain the environmental priorities of its R&T and innovation roadmap.
Safran is in the 1st place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2023" ranking.
Reference number
2024-144013
Job details
Domain
Production
Job field / Job profile
Purchasing - Supplier performance management
Job title
Supplier Performance Manager - Cincinnati, OH
Secondary domain/Job field
Supply chain - Supply chain engineering
Employment type
Permanent
Professional category
Professional, Engineer & Manager
Part time / Full time
Full-time
Job description
The Supplier Performance Manager (SPM) is in charge of a portfolio of North American suppliers (in average 10). The SPM overall responsibility is to manage the execution of the contract between the suppliers and Safran Aircraft Engines and to ensure that they deliver at a satisfactory level of performance; more specifically deliver products on time in accordance with the quality requirements and a target price.
1. Roles
1.1. Measuring and communicating performance
The SPM is expected to measure the performance of the suppliers in his/her portfolio. The SPM shall be knowledgeable about the performance, which should be formally communicated to the suppliers and the internal team.
In particular, the SPM will:
- Broadcast regular performance Score Cards
- Ensure that management, especially at the supplier is aware of performance issues.
- Link the supplier performance to the contractual obligations and calculate penalties or claim when applicable.
- Implement relevant logistic and quality KPIs with the suppliers to anticipate performance problems.
1.2. Recovering non performance
The SPM is expected to lead and coordinates the actions to recover the supplier performance to the expected levels (often defined in the contracts). The SPM is expected to visit the supplier frequently to support the performance recovery efforts.
In particular, the SPM will:
1. Characterize the consequences of supplier performance to the downstream supply chain (including Safran assembly line and customers)
2. Define, with the supplier and the Safran team, at the appropriate management level, an action plan to contain and recover nonperformance
3. Use the contracts to incentivize the supplier to promptly recover. Manage, in coordination with the commercial teams, the claim process when it is relevant.
1.3. Assessing and preventing risks of non-performance
The SPM is responsible in identifying and mitigating risks that the suppliers in his / her portfolio will fail to perform at the expected levels. It will be done with different analysis and by regularly visiting the suppliers' manufacturing locations.
In particular, the SPM will:
1. Lead regular risks analysis with the supplier, including load versus capacity assessment, new products industrialization risks ... Those analysis are formally presented by Safran leaders and the suppliers General Managers.
2. Build, with the supplier, a Business Continuity Plan to mitigate occurrence and impacts of major events (fire, flood, explosion ...)
3. Manage a plan to reduce supplier risks of nonperformance (reduce occurrence and impact)
4. Define a visit and audit plan, tailored to each supplier
1.4. Coordinating the Safran team
The SPM is expected to coordinate the Safran internal team working with the suppliers (including: planner, quality engineer, purchaser, industrialization leaders ...). The coordination shall be done at the operation and management levels and will include meeting rituals (yearly, monthly
Travel specifictity
20% - 30% travel is required. Travel can increase if there is a crisis but will resume normal business travel once crisis is resolved.
Additional description
Excellent communication skills (ability to summarize and convey complex messages)
Resilient to stress and pressure (that could result for performance crisis)
Focused on innovation and problem solving
Ability to speak French is a plus.
Annual salary
TBD
Job location
Job location
North America, United States, Ohio
City (-ies)
300, E-Business Way, Blue Ash, Comt de Hamilton, 45241 OHIO
Applicant criteria
Minimum education level achieved
Bachelor's Degree
Minimum experience level required
More than 3 years
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 92,000 employees and sales of 23.2 billion euros in 2023, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets. Safran undertakes research and development programs to maintain the environmental priorities of its R&T and innovation roadmap.
Safran is in the 1st place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2023" ranking.
Reference number
2024-144013
Job details
Domain
Production
Job field / Job profile
Purchasing - Supplier performance management
Job title
Supplier Performance Manager - Cincinnati, OH
Secondary domain/Job field
Supply chain - Supply chain engineering
Employment type
Permanent
Professional category
Professional, Engineer & Manager
Part time / Full time
Full-time
Job description
The Supplier Performance Manager (SPM) is in charge of a portfolio of North American suppliers (in average 10). The SPM overall responsibility is to manage the execution of the contract between the suppliers and Safran Aircraft Engines and to ensure that they deliver at a satisfactory level of performance; more specifically deliver products on time in accordance with the quality requirements and a target price.
1. Roles
1.1. Measuring and communicating performance
The SPM is expected to measure the performance of the suppliers in his/her portfolio. The SPM shall be knowledgeable about the performance, which should be formally communicated to the suppliers and the internal team.
In particular, the SPM will:
- Broadcast regular performance Score Cards
- Ensure that management, especially at the supplier is aware of performance issues.
- Link the supplier performance to the contractual obligations and calculate penalties or claim when applicable.
- Implement relevant logistic and quality KPIs with the suppliers to anticipate performance problems.
1.2. Recovering non performance
The SPM is expected to lead and coordinates the actions to recover the supplier performance to the expected levels (often defined in the contracts). The SPM is expected to visit the supplier frequently to support the performance recovery efforts.
In particular, the SPM will:
1. Characterize the consequences of supplier performance to the downstream supply chain (including Safran assembly line and customers)
2. Define, with the supplier and the Safran team, at the appropriate management level, an action plan to contain and recover nonperformance
3. Use the contracts to incentivize the supplier to promptly recover. Manage, in coordination with the commercial teams, the claim process when it is relevant.
1.3. Assessing and preventing risks of non-performance
The SPM is responsible in identifying and mitigating risks that the suppliers in his / her portfolio will fail to perform at the expected levels. It will be done with different analysis and by regularly visiting the suppliers' manufacturing locations.
In particular, the SPM will:
1. Lead regular risks analysis with the supplier, including load versus capacity assessment, new products industrialization risks ... Those analysis are formally presented by Safran leaders and the suppliers General Managers.
2. Build, with the supplier, a Business Continuity Plan to mitigate occurrence and impacts of major events (fire, flood, explosion ...)
3. Manage a plan to reduce supplier risks of nonperformance (reduce occurrence and impact)
4. Define a visit and audit plan, tailored to each supplier
1.4. Coordinating the Safran team
The SPM is expected to coordinate the Safran internal team working with the suppliers (including: planner, quality engineer, purchaser, industrialization leaders ...). The coordination shall be done at the operation and management levels and will include meeting rituals (yearly, monthly
Travel specifictity
20% - 30% travel is required. Travel can increase if there is a crisis but will resume normal business travel once crisis is resolved.
Additional description
Excellent communication skills (ability to summarize and convey complex messages)
Resilient to stress and pressure (that could result for performance crisis)
Focused on innovation and problem solving
Ability to speak French is a plus.
Annual salary
TBD
Job location
Job location
North America, United States, Ohio
City (-ies)
300, E-Business Way, Blue Ash, Comt de Hamilton, 45241 OHIO
Applicant criteria
Minimum education level achieved
Bachelor's Degree
Minimum experience level required
More than 3 years