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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 supply base optimization and relationship management with preferred and strategic partners.
Participate in or lead special projects focused on supply chain resilience, supplier transitions, and productivity improvement.
Contribute to internal process improvement initiatives to streamline supplier performance workflows within Safran.