Supplier Performance Manager

Safran companies; California, San Diego (MO, CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Supplier Quality Manager to enhance supplier performance and ensure compliance with aerospace standards. In this pivotal role, you will monitor supplier quality, coordinate audits, and leverage data-driven insights to drive continuous improvement. Your expertise in quality management and strong analytical skills will be essential in establishing key performance indicators and fostering effective communication with suppliers. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and quality, and make a significant impact in the aerospace sector while working in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in supplier quality management in aerospace.
• Strong knowledge of AS9100, ISO9001, and NADCAP standards.

Responsibilities

• Monitor supplier performance and implement improvement plans.
• Conduct audits and establish KPIs for supplier quality.

Skills

Supplier Quality Management

Aerospace Industry Standards

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Abilities

Project Management

Negotiation Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

Six Sigma

Lean Methodologies

Statistical Process Control

Job description

Company: Safran Power Units

Job field: Purchasing

Location: San Diego, California, United States

Contract type: Permanent

Contract duration: Full-time

Required degree: Bachelor's Degree

Required experience: More than 5 years

Professional status: Employees / Staff

Salary range: $90k-$140k

1.0 Summary of Job Purpose:

Monitor and manage 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 consistency of improvement actions initiated by all parties in the supply chain process. Maintain contracts through obtaining and concluding the implementation of improvement plans with suppliers, enabling them to continuously increase their maturity level.

2.0 Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Measure and analyze the efficiency of supplier monitoring and ensure that it is capitalized upon and continuously improved.
2. Plan, coordinate, and possibly conduct the following audits and assessments with suppliers: Capacity Production management, Supply Chain, Quality Process, etc., and ensure accuracy.
3. Conduct internal supplier performance coordination reviews. Coordinate and monitor internal action plans and action plans with suppliers, and terminate them once the results are achieved and lasting.
4. Steer the supplier action plans in the event of recurrent malfunctions. Validate the corrective actions requests and responses of suppliers in the event of recurrent and/or major incidents.
5. Consolidate and pass on the non-quality costs and logistics penalties in coordination with the buyer responsible for the supplier.
6. Define and coordinate the monitoring plan. Validate its implementation with the procurement and supplier quality teams. Validate the risk analyses and associated actions.
7. Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) for suppliers, including on-time delivery, quality metrics, and cost performance.
8. Regularly assess and monitor supplier performance against established KPIs.
9. Use data-driven insights to identify areas of improvement and address non-conformities.

Complementary Description

Required Competencies; Education / Knowledge / Skills and Abilities:

1. Bachelor's degree in engineering, supply chain management or related field.
2. 5+ years' experience in supplier quality management or related role in aerospace.
3. Strong knowledge of aerospace industry standards, regulations, and quality systems (e.g., AS9100, ISO9001, NADCAP).
4. Proficiency in quality tools and methodologies, such as Six Sigma, Lean, or statistical process control.
5. Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
6. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
7. Familiarity with supplier risk assessment and mitigation strategies.
8. Project management skills and the ability to lead cross-functional teams.
9. Knowledge of contract management and legal aspects related to supplier agreements.

4.0 Physical Requirements:

1. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk.
2. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
3. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
4. Ability to travel up to 50%.

Additional Information:

The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee.