Safran • Gainesville, TX 76241
Job #2765469430
Senior Commodity Manager
Company : Safran Seats
Job field : Supply chain
Location : Gainesville , Texas , United States
Contract type : Permanent
Contract duration : Full-time
Required degree : Bachelor's Degree
Required experience : More than 8 years
Salary range : As per the Market Standards
# 2024-146524
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Job Description
POWERED BY TEAMWORK. Are you ready to be part of a team that drives big ideas and even bigger wins? At Safran, we believe in the power of both collaboration and individual contributions. We understand that it takes diverse perspectives, problem-solving skills, dependability, and trust to push each other forward and achieve great success. For us, working here is more than just a job; it's a passion. There's the unique opportunity to lead the way in aerospace and defense and contribute to creating a safer and more sustainable world.
drafting, getting validated and deploying the target purchasing policies for one or more commodities in accordance with the needs and objectives of the internal customers (contracting customers)
guaranteeing the attainment of objectives within your scope in terms of gains and service level expected by Safran: - through the establishment of a supplier panel (deriving from the target panel recommended by the target purchasing policy), according to the supplier selection and contractualization process applicable in the Group - through compliance by suppliers with their contractual commitments (including operational performance and costs).
This position works under general supervision of the Director, Commodity Management.
This position has the power and control to direct Supplier Selection, Supplier Contracting and Purchasing Data Activities (Purchase Price, Lead Time, MOQ's, etc), in conjunction with Seats level supplier strategies where applicable. The position also provides general guidance and direction to those at the Commodity Manager level.
A) Coordinating, drafting and proposing to the purchasing director of your company (or the Group) the target purchasing policy for the commodity concerned, in accordance with the objectives of your company, and in particular:
B) Coordinating invitations to tender, implementing the supplier selection process
C) Negotiating and drawing up contracts with the selected suppliers
D) Managing the panel of suppliers:
E) Managing supplier relations:
F) Reporting back to the purchasing department of your company or of the Group
G) Being the key contact of the lead family buyer (company or Group), when there is one
H) Ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations and especially internal standards at Safran
I) Perform other duties as assigned
Job Requirements
A. Education & Qualification:
B. Work Experience - Technical knowledge
Additionally eight (10) years of hands on experience working in one of the listed fields is required with prior purchasing/sourcing experience in positions of progressing responsibility with specific experience managing direct spend of targeted commodities.
Ability to map supply chains and overcome obstacles, both internal and external, by presenting facts to support projects' value to the business. Work with Internal stakeholders to overcome objections.
Strong background in building strategic relationships with suppliers and internal customers or stakeholders
Ability to work with close supervision; self - directed
C. Professional Skills
Operational experience of over 8 years, including experience with suppliers in a structure such as Purchasing, Supply Chain, Quality.
Knowledge of the development and production processes
Experience in Project Management
Configuration Management
Experience in transverse management
Cross functional Management
Analysis and formalization of customer requirements
Understand the technical environment and customer's expectations
Management of the supplier relationships
Purchasing administration
Analysis of economic performance
Fundamentals of negotiation
Knowledge of industrial management methods
Computer knowledge: Microsoft Office Suite
Analytical and synthetically minded
D. Behavioral Skills
Highly organized rigorous and goal oriented
Energy, enthusiasm and strong ability to effectively manage stress
Strength of conviction
Analytical and synthetically minded
Tenacity and perseverance
Active listener
Time management skills
E. Desirable Aspects:
Bilingual (English & Spanish) Communications Ability
Advanced Degree
Project Management Professional (PMP), CSCP/CPM or other accredited professional Certifications
Green Belt Certification
Strong knowledge of MAPICS ERP, Powerlink and other localized systems central to the input, management and reporting of relevant Purchasing data
Proficient with Excel, Access and other data base management tools
APQP, D&PFMEA, Control Plan, etc.
Specificity of the job
International and/or Domestic travel required; 10-15%
Locate your future workplace
2000 Weber DrTX 76240
Gainesville
Texas United States
Safran is an Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.
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