Supplier Development Manager

Safran S.A.; Gainesville (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Paid holidays

Recognition programs

Comprehensive benefits

401K with employer match

Professional development

Tuition assistance

Career paths across global sites

Job summary

Safran Seats in Gainesville, Texas is seeking a Supplier Development Manager to oversee supplier performance from selection through series production and drive continuous improvement across the supply chain. You will partner with Quality, Supplier Quality Assurance and logistics to deliver quality results.

Bring at least 4–5 years of supplier development or related experience, a Lean or Six Sigma background, strong English proficiency, and proven project management skills to help Safran maintain

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or equivalent in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering or similar; +6 years experience acceptable.
• Lean or Six Sigma experience and CPM preferred.
• 4+ years in Supplier Development, Supply Management, Supplier Quality or related field in manufacturing.
• Knowledge of development/production processes and lean procurement methods.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage supplier panel performance in terms of quality from selection to series production.
• Manage action plans with suppliers for performance drift until acceptable levels are restored.
• Lead implementation of improvement plans under contract to raise supplier maturity.
• Ensure consistency of improvement actions across the supply chain teams.

Skills

English proficiency

Project management

Cross-functional management

Lean-Sigma Greenbelt

Supplier development

Quality tools (AMDEC, 8D, Ishikawa)

Procurement systems knowledge

Lean supply chain

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in related field or six years equivalent education/experience

Master’s degree / Bac+5 equivalent

Tools

Kanban (Lean)

MRP/MRP2

VMI

EDI

Job description

A glimpse at the job:

HERE, WE CRAFT EXCELLENCE TOGETHER. At Safran, we believe in sustainable career journeys, collaboration as a cornerstone of innovation, and the freedom to explore diverse career paths. As a Supplier Development Manager, you'll contribute to meaningful projects that shape the future of aerospace.

This position contributes to our vision by:

• Monitor and manage the operational performance of a supplier panel in terms of quality in collaboration with Quality job field, Supplier Quality Assurance and logistics from the selection phase to the series production phase
• Manage the action plans with suppliers in the event of recurrent performance drift, until there is a return to an acceptable level of performance
• In the framework of an established contract, obtaining and concluding the implementation of improvement plans with suppliers, enabling them to continuously increase their maturity level
• Guaranteeing the consistency of improvement actions initiated by all the parties in the supply chain responsible for the suppliers

What we offer:

• Competitive salaries
• Paid holidays
• Recognition programs
• Comprehensive benefits
• Retirement (401K) plans with employer match
• Professional development opportunities
• Tuition assistance
• Over 300 career paths across global sites

Highlights from our facility:

Safran Seats in Gainesville, Texas, plays a big role in making top-notch aircraft seats for airlines around the world. The team here is known for their know-how and dedication to building comfortable, reliable seats for both commercial and business planes. With a focus on quality and new ideas, the Gainesville facility helps keep Safran at the forefront of the aviation seating industry, working closely with airlines and aircraft makers to deliver seats passengers appreciate.

Join Safran Seats. Here we craft excellence together. At Safran Seats, we value service-oriented team players who demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, a positive attitude, and the ability to adapt to our dynamic, innovative environment.

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering or similar degree or Six (6) years equivalent education or experience required. Lean or six sigma Experience and a CPM (Certified Purchasing Manager) is preferred.
• Additionally Four (4) years of either Supplier Development, Supply Management, Supplier Quality or other area of expertise with direct supplier performance management in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of the development and production processes
• Knowledge of industrial management methods (kanban, MRP2, VMI, EDI…)
• Educational level: min. Bac +5 (Master's Degree equivalent)
• Mastery of Quality tools (AMDEC, 8D, Ishikawa, 5P, etc.)
• Cross-functional management
• Operational experience of over 5 years fully in contact with suppliers in a structure such as purchasing, supply chain, quality
• Proficiency in written and spoken English
• Project management
• Lean-Sigma Greenbelt
• Strong knowledge of Procurement systems, operations, methods, procedures and “Lean Supply Chain”.

Across all team members, we are looking for the following attributes:

• Innovative & Curious
• Collaborative & Inclusive
• Committed to Safety
• Trustworthy
• Results Focused
• Driven to Excellence
• Powered by Teamwork

This description outlines the general nature and level of work for this position. Duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may vary by assignment or group. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

Safran Seats is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. For verification or accommodation requests, please email [e-mail] or call 940-363-2068. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case‑by‑case basis.

Candidates for positions with Safran Seats must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Employment eligibility verification will be required at the time of hire.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

Relocation assistance is not offered for this position.