We are looking for a sub contractor (Inside IR35) highly motivated and experienced to work on a Landing Gear project for a 6 month duration. The role is based on Naples, Southern Italy and remote or hybrid working arrangements are not possible.

Travelling to the UK or to France for a short periods of activity for coordination purposes or participation in specific meetings might be expected.

Due to the nature of the programme, nationality is an important consideration, preference nationality is: UK, German, Spanish, Italian. Any dual nationality should be specified and any candidate not holding the above listed nationalities will require specific vetting before being approved.

This role requires an individual who can influence at all levels, establish effective recovery plans, drive accountability, and mitigate risks to production and customer delivery schedules.

The resource will act as the primary escalation point between stakeholders, ensuring that supplier performance issues are identified early, managed proactively, and resolved effectively.

Key Responsibilities:





Supplier Recovery & Performance Management:

Develop and implement supplier recovery plans with clear milestones, actions, ownership, and timelines
Conduct regular performance reviews and governance meetings with supplier leadership teams
Challenge supplier assumptions and commitments through fact-based analysis and programme metrics
Drive sustainable recovery plan rather than short-term containment measures

Programme Delivery:

Ensure supplier performance supports programme milestones, customer commitments, and production schedules
Monitor delivery, quality, cost, capacity, and operational risks across the supply chain
Identify critical path issues and coordinate mitigation plans with cross-functional teams
Escalate supplier risks appropriately and provide clear visibility to senior leadership

Stakeholder Management:

Build effective relationships with supplier executives, operations leaders, p

📌 Senior Supply Chain/Project Manager (Napoli)
🏢 Safran Engineering Services
📍 Napoli