Job Description

Manage a dedicated portfolio of machinists suppliers located in Mexico
• Manage the relationship from the sourcing (RFQ) up to the contract management during the
life of the Contract
• Accountable for the relationship with each supplier of the allocated panel
• Accountable for the cost reduction plan with the supplier panel assigned
• Contribute to set-up, then formalize and execute the strategy for the Machined-Parts
Commodity
• Creation and management of RFQ process through the Supplier Selection and establishment
of Safran Landing Systems contractual conditions with Suppliers
• Manage contracts in place with Suppliers assigned and anticipate renewals of contract,
through J1 and Supplier Selection Committees
• Actively work to increase the maturity level of the supplier panel to the required level.
• Actively monitoring the performance of the supplier, and engage actions in collaboration with
the Supplier Performance & Quality Lead
• Identify cost reduction opportunities, manage the cost reduction plan, and report figures in
the design KPI tool (SIEVO)
• Interface with other functions on all sites (Procurement, Production, Program, Quality,
Industrialization) and act as a Purchasing focal point for the supplier panel allocated
• Resolve daily (tactical) issues related with suppliers, such as claims & litigations.

Job Requirements

1. A relevant University Degree and/or APICS, CPIM or CIRM/PMAC Certification.
2. Experience working in a manufacturing environment, international experience in Aerospace
preferred or in Mechanical Industrial Engineering; 5 years Purchasing experience
3. Experience in leading Projects within multi-functional teams.
4. Familiarity with Contracts, contract language and the ability to negotiate various types of
contracts with suppliers
5. Purchasing process leadership skills
6. Strong negotiation skills
7. Excellent verbal and written skills and the ability to communicate effectively in a team
environment and represent the Purchasing function towards the Supplier
8. High working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
9. Experience with accounting and financial principles
10. Production control process knowledge, MRP and Flow Management.
11. Ability to travel on short or long term within Canada & USA, as per project needs

Specificity of the job

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