Job Description

Commodity Management – Within the scope of indirect commodities, develops request for quotations, analyzes supplier responses, negotiates and implements supplier business awards for the assigned commodities by creating commodity-level strategy and tactics to meet continuity of supply, cost reduction, low-cost country sourcing, etc. Works collaboratively with internal customers to understand and consolidate purchasing requirements from all Safran companies in the Americas. Implement and help define indirect corporate contracts, guidelines and policies. Works collaboratively with internal customers to understand and consolidate purchasing requirements from all Safran companies. Develop market intelligence and validate commodity strategies including type of management: Global, Country, Regional, and Local

Sourcing/Supply Base Development & Management– Supplier identification, evaluation, selection, performance management, supply base right-sizing, executive supplier interface, and management of single/sole source relationships.

Contract Development and Negotiation – Development and negotiation of agreements, including pricing road maps, Safran's standard terms and conditions, expectations, procurement best practices, risk mitigation, etc. Monitors supplier performance and contract execution.

Program Management– Manages key cost reduction programs. These programs could include such things as supplier changes, supplier relocations to low-cost regions, negotiations, design changes, etc. Deliver savings per the budget and forecast plan, document and report savings.

Other Responsibilities:
· Defines procedures, practices, processes and contract models (in collaboration with Legal) to best market standards for each commodity group
· Proposes improvements of tools & processes and develop purchasing maturity within the Group, fosters operational excellence
· Partners with the Senior Management Team and Safran Group teams to align purchasing with the overall business strategy

KPIs:
· Targeted and achieved savings
· Corporate contract Implementation rate, global and within each affiliate
· % of global volume covered on contract
· Internal customer satisfaction feedback
· Internal control compliance

Job Requirements

Required Education and Experience

· Bachelor's Degree (BA/BS) or local equivalence (4-5 years of formal university education)
· Three (3) or more years of related experience to include purchasing contract negotiation, strategic sourcing and building commodity/category strategies.

Preferred Education and Experience

· Project Management experience
· Capital Equipment Purchasing experience is a plus
· Knowledge of ERP systems such as SAP is a plus
· Knowledge of French is a plus
· Technical knowledge or Engineering background is a plus
· Managing indirect commodities (non-production)
· Ability to work independently to meet Safran goals.

Additional Eligibility Requirements

• Demonstrates knowledge of the procurement and supply chain industry

• Must have intermediate to advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office: Excel, Word & Outlook

But what else? (advantages, specific features, etc.)

Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-area and overnight travel may be expected.

Company Information

Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.

Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking.