Supplier Performance Manager

Safran; Town of Lancaster (NY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site cafeteria

Well-Being Committee

AERO team events

Life Event Recognition

Job summary

Safran Aerosystems USA in Lancaster, NY, is seeking a Supplier Performance Manager to oversee supplier performance (OTD/OQD) and lead a cross-functional SRM team.

You will drive risk identification, implement surveillance plans, and coordinate with Quality, Industrialization, Procurement to improve delivery, quality and cost. This role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a Lean Manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience leading teams in a Lean Manufacturing environment, driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Experience coaching and mentoring production employees on Lean practices.

Responsibilities

• Organize the Supplier Relationship Team internal periodic meetings (weekly-monthly).
• Assure Monthly Score Cards are sent to suppliers, displaying OTD/OQD service rate.
• Organize periodic Performance reviews with suppliers (Monthly/Quarterly/Annual).
• Manage the escalation process of underperforming suppliers.
• Manage on-site logistic evaluations with the suppliers.
• Organize workshops for Load/Capacity analysis.

Skills

Lean manufacturing experience

Team leadership

Coaching Lean practices

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Supplier Performance Manager

Job details

General information

Entity

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.

Join Safran Aerosystems: an international leader in aviation safety, fluid management and fuel systems. Our strength? Innovating to enhance flight safety (oxygen systems, evacuation systems, flotation systems) and driving the transition toward decarbonized aviation through sustainable fuels. 6,200 employees, operations in 7 countries, and one shared objective: a safer sky.

Reference number

2026-192277

Job details

Domain

Performance and Support

Job field / Job profile

Purchasing - Supplier performance management

Job title

Supplier Performance Manager

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Professional, Engineer & Manager

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

Safran Aerosystems' Lancaster, New York facility is home to our Oxygen Systems US Business Unit. Here, you will contribute to the design, manufacture, and servicing of oxygen systems, protective equipment, and aircraft accessories for aviation and government markets.

With over 90 years of expertise, our teams deliver advanced respiratory solutions for the aviation and government sectors. As part of Safran's global Aerosafety Division, you'll contribute to technologies that help protect millions of passengers and crew members every year. You will also enjoy the collaborative culture and agility of a human-scale site backed by the strength and opportunities of a global aerospace leader.

Be part of a team that is driven by a strong culture, guided by shared values, and committed to making a positive impact giving back to the communities where we live and work.

The key role of the SPM in the organization is to ensure the suppliers' performances levels (OTD/OQD), by managing their operational performance through risks identification/mitigation, and by coordinating the multifunctional SRA (Supplier Relationship Actors) teams (Quality, Industrialization, Procurement, Purchasing).

But what else? (advantages, specificities, etc.)

Duties and Responsibilities

Performance and risks management of the SPM on its suppliers' panel will be driven by the coordination of the SRM multifunctional team to establish the monitoring level according to initial risk assessment, and to deploy the surveillance plan to manage risks mitigation by:

• Organizing the Supplier Relationship Team internal periodic meetings (weekly-monthly)
• Assure Monthly Score Cards are send to suppliers, displaying OTD/OQD service rate
• Organizing Periodic Performance reviews with the suppliers (Monthly/Quarterly/Annual), to determine the action plan to improve the unsatisfactory service rate levels or maintain those satisfactory
• Managing the escalation process of the underperforming suppliers
• Managing on site logistic evaluations with the suppliers
• Organize the different workshops for Load/Capacity analysis,

Industrialization planning, Supply Chain maturity and Risk Analysis

• Follow-up the risk mitigation action plan
• Regular on-site visits
• Early risk detection
• Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted, or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing

Candidate skills & requirements

Aerospace Experience is A Plus.

Required:

• 5+ years of experience in a Lean Manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience leading teams in a Lean Manufacturing environment, driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, quality, safety, and cost performance.
• Experience coaching and mentoring production employees on Lean practices, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

What We Offer:

• On-site cafeteria with meal options, snacks, and complimentary coffee and tea
• Well-Being Committee promoting employee engagement and wellness
• AERO supporting social connections and team events
• Life Event Recognition Program celebrating employee milestones

Comprehensive Benefits:

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability coverage
• FSA and HSA options, plus supplemental health benefits
• 401(k) with generous company match
• Profit-sharing program
• Paid time off and holidays
• Employee assistance and wellness programs
• Tuition assistance

Join Safran Aerosystems USA and become part of a team developing innovative aerospace solutions that shape the future of flight. Here, you can look to the skies and proudly say, \"We did that.\"

Annual salary

$95k-$107k

Job location

Job location

North America, United States, New York

City (-ies)

225 Erie Street 14086 Lancaster, New York

Applicant criteria

Minimum education level achieved

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum experience level required

More than 5 years

ITAR Controlled Position: Select \"Yes\" if role requires U.S. citizenship/permanent residency

No