Supplier Performace Manager (m/f/d) (H/F) - SAFRAN ENGINEERING SERVICES GMBH

Overview

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Safran est un groupe international de haute technologie opérant dans les domaines de l'aéronautique, de l'espace et de la défense. Safran Electrical & Power est l'un des leaders mondiaux des systèmes électriques aéronautiques.

Location: Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany.

Responsibilities

• Supplier Performance Management of assigned suppliers; oversee operational performance including logistics and quality aspects.
• Organize and lead supplier performance reviews by gathering KPIs and integrating feedback from internal stakeholders (SQAs, Buyers, Supply Chain, Programs).
• Consolidate monthly performance data and prepare scorecards to share with suppliers.
• Schedule and conduct annual supplier evaluations to prepare the next surveillance plan.
• Serve as the internal/external interface to manage supplier relationships effectively.
• Support creation and execution of Supplier Surveillance Plans, including Rate/Readiness assessments, Load & Capacity evaluations, maturity audits, risk analysis, and Business Continuity Plan on-site checks.
• Conduct supplier audits to ensure compliance with Safran quality requirements (QMS and Product Process).
• Monitor supplier risks and implement corrective or preventive actions via internal and external action plans to restore and maintain operational performance.
• Anticipate supplier shortages and mitigate associated risks to prevent production disruptions.
• Evaluate supplier risk levels and define monitoring plans to support product ramp-up/down phases and new product introductions.
• Drive supplier development initiatives focused on operational performance enhancement (logistics and quality).
• Promote and support the implementation of best practices such as QRQC, 5S, 8D, AMDEC, Theory of Constraints, VSM.
• Coordinate corrective action plans for performance issues, ensuring sustainable solutions to prevent recurrence.
• Track and improve supplier maturity to meet long-term performance goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in supplier management, quality management, supply chain, or a related operational function, ideally in aerospace, automotive, or high-technology industries.
• Fluency in English and German, with strong communication skills in both written and spoken form.
• Solid understanding of quality standards and supplier assessment methodologies (e.g., ISO 9001, AS9100).
• Experience in conducting supplier audits and managing corrective action plans.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills; ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Proficient in MS Office tools and comfortable with data analysis and reporting.
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional and multicultural teams, and to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Purchasing and Supply Chain

Industries

• Staffing and Recruiting