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Supplier Performance Manager
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Supplier Performance Manager
Wolverhampton, West Midlands
Hybrid
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.
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.
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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, lean methodologies and strong stakeholder engagement, you will help maximise supplier value and support the successful delivery of Safran's operational and strategic objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
- 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.
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What You'll Bring
- Minimum of 5 years' 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 and applying Lean Six Sigma tools, Root Cause Analysis and problem-solving methodologies
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (desirable)
- Aerospace experience (desirable)
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If you're ready to take your career to new heights and be part of a company that's crafting the future of flight, apply today.
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.
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