About the Position

SUPPLIER DEVELOPMENT MANAGER H/F

Type of contract: Full-time
Location: France – regular trips to Germany
Languages: French and German (fluent/professional)

Description of the Company

Welcome to Scalian

In the TOP10 of Engineering Consulting Companies in France, the Group provides services in industrial project management, supply chain, architecture, and the development of embedded digital systems, information systems applications, and Artificial Intelligence in various sectors such as aerospace, space, automotive, rail, services, luxury, and retail...

Created in 1989, SCALIAN now has more than 5500 employees in 11 countries and 15 locations in France with a turnover of 550 million Euros. SCALIAN works for major CAC40 Groups on projects in AT or fixed-price contracts.

Labeled Great Place to Work, SCALIAN experiences 20% growth each year.

Why join us?

Because Scalian supports you in the development of your career:

Comprehensive onboarding program over 1 year with your manager and HR
Training program (Scalian Academy, e-learning, webinars, and external training)
Technical communities (Squads, Practices) to value and develop your expertise
Internal events (Afterworks, Awards Dinner, Kick Off, Live Event by the Executive Committee, Stand Up) and external events (participation in specialized trade shows and forums in our fields of activity…)
Device for accelerating access to internal mobility and international exchanges such as Erasmus

Because Scalian promotes Quality of Life at Work:

Great Place to Work® and Best Workplaces for Women® certifications
Referral bonus, vacation bonus, employer coverage of 60% of meal vouchers, Telecommuting agreement (up to 2.5 days per week compensated), RTT (including a monetizable part), CSE (fun activities, gift vouchers, vacation vouchers)
Nurseries in inter-company nurseries
Donation or receipt of vacation days in case of personal difficulties

Because Scalian develops a concrete and ambitious CSR policy:

Sustainable mobility (bicycle mileage allowance, leasing of electric-assisted bicycles)
Environmental actions (Climate Fresco, Reforest'Action, Clean Up Day, ONF sponsorship)
Positions open to people with disabilities
Various diversity, inclusion, and integration policies in place

Scalian is also:

A company in strong growth which, created in 1989, now has more than 5500 people
High-value client references with major French (CAC40) and international industrials
A playground where expertise is combined with audacity, freedom to undertake, and conviviality

If you aspire to a work environment that values both your well-being and your professional development, join us and fully express your talent!

About the Role

Travel to Germany – 3 days per week

Location: France – regular trips to Germany

Contract Type: Permanent

Status: Manager

Travel: Approximately 3 days per week in Germany

Languages: Fluent French and German / Professional

Industry: Industry / Aeronautics / Automotive / Mechanics / Electronics

Role Overview

In the context of the development of our business and to support the performance of our supplier panel in Germany, we are looking for a Supplier Development Manager.

Reporting to the Supply Chain / Purchasing Department, you will be responsible for supporting our strategic suppliers in improving their industrial performance, operational maturity, and securing their production capacities.

As a key supplier development contact, you will intervene directly on supplier sites to identify gaps, build improvement plans, and oversee their implementation until sustainable results are achieved.

The role involves approximately 3 days of travel per week in Germany, close to supplier sites and their operational and managerial teams.

Main Responsibilities

Development and Improvement of Supplier Performance
- Evaluate the industrial and organizational maturity of suppliers.
- Analyze their performance in terms of quality, costs, deadlines, capacity, and productivity.
- Identify the root causes of dysfunctions and build associated action plans with the supplier.
- Oversee supplier progress plans and monitor their advancement until results are obtained.
- Support suppliers in implementing standards and good industrial practices.
- Develop a relationship of trust with the management and operational teams of suppliers.
Crisis Management and Recovery
- Intervene quickly with suppliers experiencing performance or capacity difficulties.
- Oversee recovery plans to secure supplies and protect production flows.
- Define clear performance return objectives: OTD, OTQ, backlog, capacity, productivity, service rate, etc.
- Coordinate the various internal and external stakeholders involved in critical situations.
- Implement monitoring indicators and ensure regular reporting to management.
Industrial Assessments and Audits
- Conduct assessments of supplier capacity and industrial capacity.
- Evaluate their level of industrial maturity and ability to support production ramp-ups.
- Identify risks related to production means, resources, processes, and organization.
- Participate in the evaluation of new suppliers or new industrial capacities.
- Support suppliers in preparing and implementing maturity improvement plans.
Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement
- Deploy Lean Manufacturing principles on supplier sites.
- Use problem-solving methods: 8D, 5 Why, Ishikawa, QRQC, etc.
- Identify and reduce waste, constraints, and performance losses.
- Support the implementation of standards, visual management, performance indicators, and operational routines.
- Promote a culture of continuous improvement and structured problem-solving.
- Train and coach supplier teams on industrial performance methods and tools.
Supplier Project Management
- Define the objectives, milestones, resources, and indicators of supplier development projects.
- Build roadmaps and action plans with suppliers.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary teams: purchasing, quality, supply chain, industrialization, production, engineering, etc.
- Monitor actions and challenge suppliers on compliance with commitments.
- Regularly present the progress of development plans to management.
Strategic Support for Suppliers
- Develop a medium/long-term vision of the maturity of strategic suppliers.
- Anticipate risks related to capacity, skills, industrial means, or volume growth.
- Support suppliers in their transformation, investment, or capacity expansion projects.
- Participate in securing production transfers or relocations when necessary.
- Develop a true performance partnership with key suppliers.

Qualifications

Mastery of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement tools.
Solid experience in problem-solving.
Mastery of methodologies 8D, 5 Why, Ishikawa, PDCA.
Experience in managing supplier improvement plans.
Good project management skills.
Ability to analyze industrial data and performance indicators.
Knowledge of Six Sigma, APQP, PFMEA, SPC, or MSA would be a plus.
Experience in industrial audits or assessments is appreciated.
Good understanding of Supply Chain issues and supplier performance.

Languages

French: Fluent / Bilingual

German: Fluent / Professionally essential

Mastery of German is essential to ensure a daily and effective relationship with German suppliers, their operational teams, and their management teams.

Proficiency in English would be a plus.

Additional Information

You will evolve in prestigious industrial sectors and will be supported and trained in the realization of your projects.
You will have the opportunity to support major CAC40 Groups in their future challenges.
You will work in a "Great Place To Work" company that considers your well-being.
You can rely on your local managers.
Cohesion being important, you will participate in sharing moments: afterwork, parties, challenges, team building.
If you are ambitious, you can accelerate your career by evolving.
And of course, you will benefit from many advantages: Meal vouchers, Participation and Interest bonuses, Employee Benefits, RTT.

SUPPLIER DEVELOPMENT MANAGER H/F

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