Overview
Supplier Performance Manager III (SPM) (H/F) – SAFRAN ELECTRONICS & DEFENSE AVIONICS USA, LLC Jobs in Irvine, CA at AEROCONTACT
Title: Supplier Performance Manager III (SPM) (H/F) – SAFRAN ELECTRONICS & DEFENSE AVIONICS USA, LLC
Company: AEROCONTACT
Location: Irvine, CA
Safran est un groupe international de haute technologie opérant dans les domaines de l'aéronautique (propulsion, équipements et intérieurs), de l'espace et de la défense. Sa mission : contribuer durablement à un monde plus sûr, où le transport aérien devient toujours plus respectueux de l'environnement, plus confortable et plus accessible. Implanté sur tous les continents, le Groupe emploie 100 000 collaborateurs pour un chiffre d'affaires de 27,3 milliards d'euros en 2024, et occupe, seul ou en partenariat, des positions de premier plan mondial ou européen sur ses marchés. Safran est la 2ème entreprise du secteur aéronautique et défense du classement « World's Best Companies 2024 » du magazine TIME. Safran Electronics & Defense propose à ses clients des solutions d'intelligence embarquée leur permettant d'appréhender l'environnement, de réduire la charge mentale et de garantir une trajectoire, même en situation critique, ce dans tous les environnements : sur terre, en mer, dans le ciel ou l'espace. La société met les expertises de ses 13 000 collaborateurs au service de ces trois fonctions : observer, décider et guider, pour les marchés civils et militaires.
Mission description
Job Summary The Supplier Performance Manager (SPM) supports the category strategies with key strategic suppliers through developing, monitoring and executing continuous performance improvement initiatives. This position identifies and prioritizes opportunities for joint supply chain process/performance improvement, innovation, new technology and capabilities, and design standardization to enhance total value. The SPM also benchmarks and shares industry leading best practices across key suppliers and category stakeholders. Also, rigorously manages the performance standards and metrics to continue to drive value and improvement from suppliers and elevates any concerns to category stakeholders. Essential Job Functions • Responsible for developing and managing the supplier relationship (e.g., sourcing, management of relationship, performance monitoring, etc.) Ensuring that SEDA is obtaining the financial and service performance benefits • Participate in continuous improvement in the supply base by communicating objective performance metrics such as lead time reduction, on-time delivery improvement, quality improvement, and total cost of ownership. • Identify supplier management plans to integrate supplier/procurement program activities. Coordinate with internal and external resources to enhance supplier performance in the areas of technical, cost, product delivery, business and quality. • Meet with suppliers to develop continuous improvement plans through either Quarterly Business Reviews and/or supplier visits. (Travel Required) Conduct oversight and management of strategies, performance and development of small-scale suppliers. • Monitor supplier overall performance. • Where necessary, recommend, initiate and ensure action plans are carried out to correct failures in performance. • Understand the basics process of conducting root-cause analysis and developing and deploying corrective and preventative action plans. • Exhibit business acumen with limited market knowledge to craft supply chain solutions to meet strategic financial plan objectives. • Effectively lead cross-functional teams through performance management to meet goals. • Other duties may be assigned.
Travel Specificity Occasional travel Irvine, California and other locations up to 25%. Physical Demands While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to remain in a stationary position and occasionally move about the office. Constantly operates and use a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a copier/printer. The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information. The ability to observe, identify and assess details at close range (within a few feet of the observer). Occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds across office for various needs. Work Environment The work environment is in office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. Experience in Relevant Business Sector Experience within aerospace industry a plus, not required.
