Supplier Performance Manager
Safran Group
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Job summary
Safran Actuation Systems UK is seeking a Supplier Performance Manager to lead performance improvements across its Wolverhampton site. You will develop strategic supplier relationships, monitor KPIs and drive corrective actions to deliver quality, delivery and cost objectives.
Join a world‑class aerospace team, participate in QBRs and supplier visits, and help maximise supplier value while supporting Safran's operational and strategic goals.
Qualifications
- Developing and managing relationships with strategic suppliers to drive performance and business outcomes.
- Monitoring supplier KPIs including quality, delivery, lead time, responsiveness and total cost of ownership.
- Leading supplier performance reviews, Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) and supplier visits.
- Identifying and implementing continuous improvement initiatives across the supply base.
- Supporting root cause investigations and ensuring corrective and preventative actions are effectively deployed.
- Collaborating with Procurement, Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering and Operations teams to resolve supplier performance issues.
- Driving supplier development activities focused on quality improvement, delivery performance and cost reduction.
- Escalating supplier performance concerns and supporting mitigation strategies where required.
Responsibilities
- Develop and manage relationships with strategic suppliers to drive performance improvements.
- Monitor KPIs for quality, delivery, and total cost of ownership.
- Lead supplier performance reviews and quarterly business reviews.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain.
- Investigate root causes and implement corrective actions.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve performance issues.
- Support supplier development to improve quality and reduce costs.
- Escalate issues and implement mitigation strategies as needed.
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Supplier Performance Manager
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.
Safran Electronics & Defense is an international company with more than 19,000 employees who bring together expertise and team spirit to design high-technology solutions for the aerospace, defense and space sectors. By combining human and technological intelligence, the company develops products and services for both civil and military customers, operating on land, at sea, in the air and in space.
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.
Safran Electronics & Defense is an international company with more than 19,000 employees who bring together expertise and team spirit to design high-technology solutions for the aerospace, defense and space sectors. By combining human and technological intelligence, the company develops products and services for both civil and military customers, operating on land, at sea, in the air and in space.
2026-182749
Performance and Support
Purchasing - Supplier performance management
Supplier Performance Manager
Permanent
Professional, Engineer & Manager
Full-time
Supplier Performance Manager
Wolverhampton
Skills: SAP, Strong manufacturing or production background preferred, Root Cause Analysis, Corrective & Preventative Actions (CAPA), KPI Management, Quality Improvement, On-Time Delivery (OTD), Cost Reduction, Stakeholder Management
Safran Actuation Systems UK is a world-class centre for the design, manufacture and support of actuation and flight-control solutions used across commercial, military and rotary platforms. With major sites in Wolverhampton and Banbury, our teams play a critical role in delivering innovative, reliable and safe systems that keep aircraft performing at their best.
Our UK Actuation business brings together engineering excellence, advanced manufacturing capability and a proud heritage within the aerospace sector. Whether supporting major global programmes or developing the next generation of actuation technologies, our people are at the heart of everything we do.
As part of Safran's global network, joining Safran Actuation Systems UK means becoming part of a highly skilled, collaborative and forward-thinking team with opportunities to grow, innovate and make a meaningful impact in the future of aerospace.
We are looking for passionate individuals to join our Supply Chain team as a Supplier Performance Manager at our Wolverhampton site.
At Safran, we understand that diversity and inclusion make teams stronger and more effective, and as an organisation, we are committed to fair and equitable employment practices for everyone.
We also know that some candidates may be put off applying for jobs where they don't meet 100% of the criteria outlined in the advert, however, we encourage anybody to apply if you can demonstrate a variety of skills and experience relevant to the requirements of this role. Please let us know if you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to the application or hiring process that may better facilitate your participation.
As a Supplier Performance Manager, you will play a key role in developing strategic supplier relationships and driving continuous improvement across Safran's supply chain. Working closely with suppliers and internal stakeholders, you will monitor supplier performance, identify improvement opportunities, and lead initiatives that enhance quality, delivery, cost, innovation and overall supply chain effectiveness.
You will be responsible for developing performance improvement plans, conducting supplier reviews and visits, and ensuring robust corrective actions are implemented where performance falls short of expectations. By leveraging data and strong stakeholder engagement, you will help maximise supplier value and support the successful delivery of Safran's operational and strategic objectives.
Looking after the people who make Safran great is our priority. We offer a range of flexible benefits designed to support you—both in and out of work, including:
- Competitive salary and annual bonus and pay review
- 25 days' holiday + bank holidays
- Private medical insurance
- Comprehensive health cash plan
- Flexible working options
- Pension (10% employer contribution) and life assurance
- Early finish on Fridays
- Professional development, ongoing training, mentoring
- Onsite amenities: parking, restaurant, bicycle storage, showers
- Family-friendly and accessible workplace policies
Safran – Here, we craft excellence together.
Developing and managing relationships with strategic suppliers to drive performance and business outcomes.
Monitoring supplier KPIs including quality, delivery, lead time, responsiveness and total cost of ownership.
Leading supplier performance reviews, Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) and supplier visits.
Identifying and implementing continuous improvement initiatives across the supply base.
Supporting root cause investigations and ensuring corrective and preventative actions are effectively deployed.
Collaborating with Procurement, Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering and Operations teams to resolve supplier performance issues.
Driving supplier development activities focused on quality improvement, delivery performance and cost reduction.
Escalating supplier performance concerns and supporting mitigation strategies where required.
- Strong experience working directly with suppliers within a Supply Chain environment
- Strong stakeholder management, communication and cross-functional leadership skills with the ability to influence at operational and executive level
- Experience using SAP, Root Cause Analyses and problem‑solving methodologies
- Strong manufacturing background preferred
- Aerospace experience
Here, we craft excellence together.
We also have a number of groups and forums across our sites that you can get involved with, including Women at Safran, Diversity at Safran, Sports Clubs, STEM ambassadors, Employee Forum, Charity Partnerships and Wellbeing Programs.
Europe, UK, England, West Midlands
Stafford Road WV10 7EH Wolverhampton
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