MRO Supplier Management Lead

MRO Supplier Management Lead
Cwmbran, South Wales

Safran - Here, we craft excellence together.

At Safran, excellence is a journey - and we'd love you to be a part of it. As a trusted global leader in aerospace, defence, and space, we are proud to be a company where diversity, innovation, and opportunity come together to shape a sustainable future where we can all succeed together through a shared vision.

Safran 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.

With more than one million seats installed across the fleets of the world's leading airlines, Safran Seats is one of the global leaders in passenger, crew, aircraft and helicopter seating, delivering innovative, high value-added solution.

Looking after the people who make Safran great is our priority. We offer a range of flexible benefits designed to support you, both in and out of work, including:

• Competitive salary
• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Industry leading pension scheme with salary sacrifice employer contributions up to 10%
• Private medical cover (to include Digital GP and rapid access Physio with no excess) with ability to upgrade level of benefit and cover family members
• Access to salary sacrifice benefits scheme including cycle to work
• 4 x Life Assurance
• Interactive benefits platform including wide range of discretionary benefits including technology, retail benefits, income protection
• Enhanced family friendly policies and benefits (enhanced maternity and paternity leave) and employee assistance programme
• Annual share save schemes
• We support your ambitions with training, development, a personalised career plan and mobility opportunities. Benefit from support through Safran University and our internal Training and Development Schools

About the Role:

The MRO Supplier Management Lead is responsible for the strategic and operational management of Safran Seats' external MRO supplier network, ensuring supplier performance supports customer commitments, operational objectives, quality requirements and financial targets.

Key responsibilities:

• Manage the strategic and operational activity of Safran Seats' external MRO supplier network
• Act as the primary focal point for subcontracted repair activities
• Drive and improve supplier performance
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives, managing complex stakeholder relationships
• Provide functional leadership to supplier coordination activities
• Ensure repair turnaround times, fixed repair costs, cost competitiveness and customer satisfaction across the MRO business

What You'll Bring:

• Significant experience in supplier management, supply chain management, customer support or operational performance management within an international environment
• Aerospace, MRO or highly regulated industry experience strongly preferred
• Demonstrated experience managing supplier performance and driving measurable operational improvements
• Experience leading cross-functional projects and influencing stakeholders at multiple organisational levels
• Strong supplier performance management and relationship management skills
• Understanding of supply chain, logistics and repair operations principles

We know that some candidates may be put off applying for jobs where they don't meet 100% of the criteria outlined in the advert. We encourage anybody to apply if you can demonstrate a variety of skills and experience relevant to the requirements of this role.

Please let us know if you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to the hiring process that may better facilitate your participation.

We celebrate our differences and believe they make us stronger. We know that a fulfilling work environment is a key driver for innovative ideas and team success.