Supplier Performance Leader - Hydraulics & Proprietary Parts commodity

Safran Landing Systems is the world leader in aircraft landing and braking systems and is at
the forefront of contributing to safer, more sustainable aviation for current and future
generations. We design, test, manufacture and assemble landing gear used on commercial
aircraft including Airbus and Boeing, and UK military aircraft such as the Eurofighter Typhoon.
Gloucester is home to the UK division and has been a leader of cutting edge landing gear
technology for over 90 years, since the innovative designs of Sir George Dowty. YOU can be a
part of our legacy …


What will I be doing?

• Manage the operational performance (logistics and quality) of suppliers
• Ensure the monitoring of suppliers and their approvals
• Support the development of suppliers (Supplier Development)
• Participate in the evaluation of suppliers during the selection process
• Evaluate the level of supplier risk, define and deploy the associated monitoring plans, including to support the ramp-up / down phases and the introduction of new products / dual source implementation
• Analyze the logistics and quality performance of suppliers and quantifies the quality (NQC) and logistics (LD) compensation (scorecard) based on the measurements carried out by the supplier and SQF (Supplier Quality Flow)
• Lead the escalation process; in case of escalation to the red / black level, directly pilot activities D4 to D8 of the 8D
• Manage and develop the quality standard
• Manage supplier approvals, ensure that quality requirements are taken into account by suppliers & internal SLS Teams
• Support supplier maturity upgrading plans and promote best practices (MRPII, QRQC, 8D, FMEAs, SPC, etc.); support suppliers in the implementation of progress plans in line with SLS objectives and customer requirements
• Set up supplier inspection/quality delegations (DPRV)

What we will give you?

• 25 days holiday + UK Bank Holidays, plus the option to buy/sell annual leave
• Annual bonus & Share scheme options
• Pension scheme (up to 8% match) and life assurance (4x salary)
• Onsite parking, including EV chargers, subsidised restaurant, bicycle storage and
shower/changing facilities
• Our Benefits Portal offers a number of schemes including: cycle to work, technology & retail
savings, access to healthcare & wellbeing services, discounted gym memberships and more!
• Global and local career progression opportunities and training & development programmes
• STEM engagement with schools, colleges and universities and Charitable activities for all
• Social events throughout the year, and access to Dowty Sports and Social club

Why us?
Safran was ranked globally as the world's third best employer in its sector by Forbes magazine
in 2021.

Our employees are at the heart of our success and we work together towards Four People
Fundamentals that underpin life at Safran:
• We believe in and promote diversity and inclusion as key values across our business
• We develop our colleagues skills and build opportunities so you can shape our future
• We create a trustworthy work place to support you, as you dare to act and innovate
• We encourage collaboration and mutual support for you and your colleague

What do you need from me?

• Safran requirements & documentary system including quality standards
• Supply-chain principles and tools, including audits, lean-sigma
• Principles and tools of quality including audits
• Cross-functional project management, multidisciplinay Team work
• Negotiation and contracts
• Change management
• Good level of written and oral English
• Master intercultural relationship
• Communication and listening, sense of the field, pragmatic
• Rigor, spirit of analysis and synthesis
• Power of persuasion
• Ability to communicate and represent the company externally



What's my next step?
Please apply by uploading a CV, and if your experience matches what we're looking for, one of
our recruitment team will give you a call

Diversity & Inclusion
We want Safran Landing Systems to be a workplace where everyone feels valued, can be
themselves and know they can reach their full potential. We embrace and celebrate our
differences through various initiatives and support colleagues through a number of staff
networks.
We're committed to building a strong, diverse workforce and making Safran Landing Systems
an inclusive place to work.

‘Offers of employment will be subject to a relevant level of company security vetting, which
may include a criminal record check

Travel in this role will be required.