Supplier Performance Manager

• 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.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
• Ability to travel up to 50%

• The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and that additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time; or
• The scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.

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

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 is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets. Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking. Safran Helicopter Engines is the world's leading manufacturer of helicopter engines, with more than 75,000 produced since being founded. It offers the widest range of helicopter turboshafts in the world and has more than 2,500 customers in 155 countries.