Commodity Manager

The Commodity Manager is responsible for defining the purchasing strategy for the company and/or division. This role requires a proactive leader with the ability to make decisions in complex environments.

• Strategy Development and Implementation: Define and deploy the purchasing strategy, implement a roadmap that aligns with corporate and division objectives across various business lines, consolidate and analyze purchasing data, monitor market segmentation and trends, and identify performance improvement drivers.
• Supplier Management: Based on operational performance and competitiveness, define the supplier target panel for the division, manage sourcing for current or future business needs, create action plans focused on driving excellence in areas such as Lean Six Sigma, logistics flow, and layout design, and assess and mitigate risks associated with the commodity.
• Contract Negotiation: Negotiate long-term and global trade agreements in line with division expectations, focus on cost savings, liability, and accountability for performance, and optimize working capital through logistics solutions, safety stock, vendor-managed inventory (VMI), and more.
• Supplier Performance Monitoring: Consolidate and report on supplier performance for the commodities managed, support cross-purchasing initiatives within SEP or Safran Group.

• A Bachelor's Degree in Business, Engineering, Purchasing, or a related field, with 8+ years of experience in purchasing negotiations within a fast-paced manufacturing sector such as aerospace, automotive, high-tech, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• At least 4 years of management or supervisory experience working within a matrixed organization and with international teams.
• Proven experience managing complex commodities in an international setting.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively across cultural and geographical borders, ensuring alignment and collaboration within teams.
• In-depth understanding of how the purchasing function integrates within broader business operations, including competitors and suppliers.
• Extensive knowledge of the aerospace industry, with experience in how the Purchasing and Supply Chain functions support and contribute to overall business objectives.

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.