Supplier Performance Manager

Main Responsibilities:

Manage supplier performance to meet the Product Quality and On time delivery as per Thales requirements. Efficiently utilize PM and quality tools to manage the programs.

• Manage communications between THALES business units and suppliers to execute the programs to meet stringent requirements of THALES.
• New Product Introduction: Lead Milestone reviews and establish the right level of Organizational Work & Resource breakdown structure to ensure clarity to all stakeholders.

• Prepare Dashboards and communicate with all stakeholders of the project. Establish transparent communication mechanism for the project.
• Resolve supplier queries setup initial production processes inspection criteria and qualification processes for First article build / Prototype builds. Also support query resolution in Series production phase.

• Monitor Supplier readiness in terms of Supply Chain Process qualification and Production along with right level of documentation.
• Formulate and prepare internal department report pertaining to Supplier Performance Management on a routine basis.
• Drive and coordinate quality issues related to supplier with Purchasing /Program/ Technical Support team. Efficiently utilize 6 sigma methodologies to analyze and resolve quality issues.
• Support the suppliers in improving their maturity through Supplier development process and methodologies. Share Best Practices with suppliers.
• Alert management (both internal and supplier) on the anticipated risks and seek support to implement strong action plan at suppliers.
• Support buyers in identifying and developing cost efficient processes that can help in reducing the price and lead times.

Competence / knowledge Required:

• Should possess strong Technical background on Heavy Mechanical fabrication Fixture design & development & Highlevel integration. Preferably having work experience in fabrication industry.
• Program / project management skills to manage High Level Assemblies.
• Should possess excellent knowledge on quality standards in Mechanical for Aerospace and Defense Industry such as AS9100 IAQG NADCAP standards. Also he should have good knowledge to assess weld quality.
• Lean / Six Sigma knowledge is mandatory.
• Be agile to develop capabilities or acquire knowledge on new technologies to cater vast variety of THALES product development as deemed necessary by the Purchase Head.
• Experience in handling medium to complex Build To Specification assemblies with minimal support from Thales business lines.
• The candidate should possess strong interpersonal and presentation skills.

Qualification & Experience Required:

• Bachelor Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace engineering with 1015 years of Industrial exposure.
• Saudi Nationality prefer.
• Experience in Program management Manufacturing Industrialization and Outsourcing activities is essential.
• Proficient in MS office & Projects
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing environment
• Ability to interact with all levels of management (Internal and Supplier organization) both verbally and in writing.
• Knowledge of French language an added advantage.