Supplier Performance Manager

Published 08.05.2026Company : Safran Helicopter Engines Job field : Purchasing Location : Segensworth North Fareham Hampshire , England , United Kingdom Contract type : Permanent Contract duration : Full-time Professional status : Professional, Engineer & Manager# 24Published 08.05.2026Job DescriptionSupplier Performance ManagerSafran Helicopter Engines UKPermanent Full-Time OnsiteFarehamTravel within the UK and France RequiredAbout the RoleReporting to the Purchasing & Procurement Department, the Supplier Performance Manager is responsible for driving supplier performance, capability, and continuous improvement across Safran Helicopter Engines UK's supply chain.This role leads the Supplier Support Team, including Supplier Quality Engineers and Supplier Manufacturing Engineers, ensuring suppliers consistently meet quality, delivery, industrialisation, and business performance requirements.Working closely with Purchasing, Procurement, Quality, Supplier Development, and Industrialisation teams, you will identify risks, assess supplier capability and capacity, and implement robust improvement plans to support operational performance and customer satisfaction.Key ResponsibilitiesSupplier Performance ManagementManage the performance of a portfolio of suppliers across quality, delivery, and industrialisation metrics.Monitor and improve supplier On-Time Delivery (OTD), Quality (PPM), and overall performance.Conduct regular supplier reviews and performance meetings.Lead supplier visits to assess capability, capacity, risk, and improvement opportunities.Develop and implement supplier recovery and improvement plans.Identify and mitigate supply chain risks through structured action plans.Support supplier onboarding, qualification, and selection activities.Manage supplier industrial maturity and continuous improvement programmes.Assess supplier readiness to support current and future business requirements.Team LeadershipLead and develop the Supplier Support Team.Foster a culture of engagement, learning, accountability, and continuous improvement.Conduct performance reviewsSupport team competency developmentCommunicate priorities and objectives effectively across the team.Quality & ComplianceSupport supplier quality improvement activities.Ensure effective processing of PPAPs and FAIRs.Review supplier quality performance and establish improvement plans.Work closely with Supplier Quality teams regarding compliance and audit activities.Maintain a strong understanding of AS9100 requirements and supplier compliance expectations.Support supplier audit planning and risk management activities.Reporting & Stakeholder ManagementPrepare and present supplier performance reviews to management.Produce regular reports covering supplier visits, risks, OTD, PPM, action plans, and mitigation activities.Collaborate with internal functions including Purchasing,Procurement, Quality, Engineering, and Operations.Build relationships across the Safran Group to share best practice and standardise supplier performance methodologies.Align activities with Safran corporate processes, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives.Job RequirementsEssential Skills & ExperienceProven experience in Supplier Performance, Supplier Development, Supplier Quality, Procurement, or Supply Chain Management.Leadership experience managing technical or operational teams.Experience within aerospace, aviation, automotive, or another highly regulated manufacturing industry.Strong supplier relationship and supplier performance management experience.Experience leading supplier improvement and recovery plans.Knowledge of manufacturing and industrialisation processes.Ability to assess supplier capability, capacity, and operational risk.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Experience managing KPIs including OTD, PPM, and supply chain performance metrics.Ability to interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, and manufacturing documentation.Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills.Strong reporting and presentation skills.Desirable Qualifications & ExperienceDegree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Business, or a related discipline.Aerospace manufacturing experience.AS9100 knowledge and audit experience.Experience with PPAP, FAIR, APQP, and industrialisation processes.Aero Excellence assessment experience.Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement qualifications.Supplier Quality Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering background.Budget management experienceWhat you will receive:25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with extra days at key service milestones (5, 10, 20, 30, 40 years)Flexitime with the chance to finish early on Fridays (role dependent)Onsite amenities: free parking, canteen with subsidised lunch, barista coffee, bike storage, and showers7% company pension contribution from day oneHealth Cash Plan after probationEnhanced family friendly benefits (maternity, paternity), and employee assistance programmeShare purchase scheme after three months' serviceUp to 5% annual bonusCompany sick payAccess to a benefits portal: life assurance, cycle to work, retail discounts, healthcare, wellbeing, lifestyle benefits and moreGreen Travel Scheme: earn points for sustainable commuting, redeemable for Amazon vouchersDevelopment opportunities through Safran University and internal trainingSalary sacrifice schemes, including Cycle to Work and Octopus EV (after probation)Involvement in sustainability, charity, volunteering, and networks including and our Men's Health NetworkCompany InformationSafran 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.Safran Helicopter Engines is the world leader in helicopter engines and the only manufacturer exclusively specialized in this market. Operating worldwide, the company employs 6,100 people, serves more than 2,500 customers across 155 countries, and has over 21,500 engines in service.Locate your future workplaceConcorde Way, PO15 5RLSegensworth North Fareham HampshireEngland United Kingdom