Commodity Manager

Here, we craft excellence together. Your mission? Making the journey the most enjoyable part of the trip.

Join our first-class team to reinvent in-flight experience. In the role of Commodity Manager, you'll play a pivotal part on our Supply Chain team. The Commodity Manager is responsible for the Commodity Strategy that will be or will have been established for assigned commodities in the Branch and will oversee a group of strategic suppliers that constitute the Safran Cabin supply base.

This position contributes to our vision by:
Responsible for the Commodity Strategy
• For a defined list of commodities, establishes the Commodity strategy with the full involvement of the other Operating Sites of the Branch, as applicable.
• Defines the sourcing and supplier base strategy (Make or Buy, consolidation, reduction, development of new source).
• Reports, communicates on a regular basis the strategy progress and outputs at the Branch and Divisions leadership levels.
• Consolidates all data related to the commodity from the Sites. Stays abreast of all innovations and technical evolutions with the view to integrate into a supplier management and contractual relationship.
• Builds the planning, KPIs assessment related to the strategy.
• Ensures follow-up of the strategy commodity implementation within the site level.
• For commodities, is the referent externally and internally

Consolidation of data related to the common Strategic Suppliers
• Drives market analysis, outlooks and competition analysis, Turn-Over evolution and dependency ratios from the different sites and for the Branch.
• Gathers and updates the supplier data.
• Operational Performance at each Site:
• On Time Deliveries (SOTD including VLD)
• Quality of the deliveries (SNCR)
• Consolidates the annual Purchasing Performance achieved related to their commodity and builds the visibility on 3 out years.
• Leads with the support of Supplier Development team the risks analysis - including follow-up of the mitigation plan.
• Provides a consolidated picture updated before each Performance Review.

Management of the Suppliers Contractual Relationship
• Prepares and processes Global RFQ: includes the needs and volumes of the concerned sites in the commodity.
• Negotiates the LTA and defines the acceptable Terms and Conditions applicable with support from Branch Contracts.
• Prepares and gets the approval for global sourcing decisions.
• Gets the contract signed by the applicable Legal entities.
• Checks the provisions of the contract are applied and respected by the Sites.
• Twice per year, consolidates the forecast volumes and checks compliance with the allocated volumes.
• Leads an annual capacity survey towards the suppliers on at least a 12 month's forecast with the consolidated volumes forecast for all Branch Sites.
• Triggers requests on quality/capacity/process audits and dedicated countermeasures.

Here, we craft excellence together. Your mission? Making the journey the most enjoyable part of the trip.

Join our first-class team to reinvent in-flight experience. In the role of Commodity Manager, you'll play a pivotal part on our Supply Chain team. The Commodity Manager is responsible for the Commodity Strategy that will be or will have been established for assigned commodities in the Branch and will oversee a group of strategic suppliers that constitute the Safran Cabin supply base.

This position contributes to our vision by:
Responsible for the Commodity Strategy
• For a defined list of commodities, establishes the Commodity strategy with the full involvement of the other Operating Sites of the Branch, as applicable.
• Defines the sourcing and supplier base strategy (Make or Buy, consolidation, reduction, development of new source).
• Reports, communicates on a regular basis the strategy progress and outputs at the Branch and Divisions leadership levels.
• Consolidates all data related to the commodity from the Sites. Stays abreast of all innovations and technical evolutions with the view to integrate into a supplier management and contractual relationship.
• Builds the planning, KPIs assessment related to the strategy.
• Ensures follow-up of the strategy commodity implementation within the site level.
• For commodities, is the referent externally and internally

Consolidation of data related to the common Strategic Suppliers
• Drives market analysis, outlooks and competition analysis, Turn-Over evolution and dependency ratios from the different sites and for the Branch.
• Gathers and updates the supplier data.
• Operational Performance at each Site:
• On Time Deliveries (SOTD including VLD)
• Quality of the deliveries (SNCR)
• Consolidates the annual Purchasing Performance achieved related to their commodity and builds the visibility on 3 out years.
• Leads with the support of Supplier Development team the risks analysis - including follow-up of the mitigation plan.
• Provides a consolidated picture updated before each Performance Review.

Management of the Suppliers Contractual Relationship
• Prepares and processes Global RFQ: includes the needs and volumes of the concerned sites in the commodity.
• Negotiates the LTA and defines the acceptable Terms and Conditions applicable with support from Branch Contracts.
• Prepares and gets the approval for global sourcing decisions.
• Gets the contract signed by the applicable Legal entities.
• Checks the provisions of the contract are applied and respected by the Sites.
• Twice per year, consolidates the forecast volumes and checks compliance with the allocated volumes.
• Leads an annual capacity survey towards the suppliers on at least a 12 month's forecast with the consolidated volumes forecast for all Branch Sites.
• Triggers requests on quality/capacity/process audits and dedicated countermeasures.

Job Requirements

Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor's degree
Experience: At least 8 years in the position of Strategic Buyer or Manager, other Commodity Manager role or related function
Computer Skills:
• Advance knowledge Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Other Skills:
• Strong knowledge of the Purchasing Process and Supplier Quality Assurance
• Strong knowledge of the technologies and process of the suppliers in their commodities.
• Negotiation skills and capability to adapt
• Good understanding of ERP systems principles
• Notions of Legal
• Management of business relationship for the internal network: openness, listening skills, understand specificities but oriented on global optimization of the results.
• Fluent communication in English, another European language a plus.
• Must know the market linked to the Commodity and understand its technical and technological aspects, as such being an expert in the category.
• Act as a resource for less experienced Commodity Managers

• Your Benefits: Our suite of comprehensive benefits include health care (medical, dental and vision), life insurance, 401(k) savings plans with company match, paid time off, and employee discounts & rewards for consumer products/services and more!

At Safran Cabin, we provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, disability/medical condition, military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic characteristics or information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Job Requirements

Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor's degree
Experience: At least 8 years in the position of Strategic Buyer or Manager, other Commodity Manager role or related function
Computer Skills:
• Advance knowledge Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Other Skills:
• Strong knowledge of the Purchasing Process and Supplier Quality Assurance
• Strong knowledge of the technologies and process of the suppliers in their commodities.
• Negotiation skills and capability to adapt
• Good understanding of ERP systems principles
• Notions of Legal
• Management of business relationship for the internal network: openness, listening skills, understand specificities but oriented on global optimization of the results.
• Fluent communication in English, another European language a plus.
• Must know the market linked to the Commodity and understand its technical and technological aspects, as such being an expert in the category.
• Act as a resource for less experienced Commodity Managers

• Your Benefits: Our suite of comprehensive benefits include health care (medical, dental and vision), life insurance, 401(k) savings plans with company match, paid time off, and employee discounts & rewards for consumer products/services and more!

At Safran Cabin, we provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, disability/medical condition, military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic characteristics or information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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

Monitoring of the Suppliers Performance
• Reviews non-conformance reports written against his/her suppliers and relays information to them.
• Organizes, defines frequency and prepares the Supplier Performance Review Meeting. In this context, ensures coordination with the sites, Purchasing Quality, Supplier Development Team, Engineering and Program when relevant.
• Supports the Supplier Development team and the Supplier Quality team, as needed, when the implementation of Operational Excellence initiatives at the supplier (SOTD, VLD, SNCR) are triggered.
• Collaborates for innovation: in the development of supplier‘s offers on a technological aspect according to Program/new project's needs.

Performance Measurement
• Efficiency of the mission:
• Evolution of the Operational performance of the suppliers and for all the Business Units concerned in the Branch: SOTD, VLD, SNCR
• Implementation of Agreements with Suppliers
• Annual Cost reduction with the suppliers
• All the above elements to be in line with the Branch targets
• Monthly reports at the Purchasing Committee.
• Develops the relationship with the Supplier as a partner.

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

Monitoring of the Suppliers Performance
• Reviews non-conformance reports written against his/her suppliers and relays information to them.
• Organizes, defines frequency and prepares the Supplier Performance Review Meeting. In this context, ensures coordination with the sites, Purchasing Quality, Supplier Development Team, Engineering and Program when relevant.
• Supports the Supplier Development team and the Supplier Quality team, as needed, when the implementation of Operational Excellence initiatives at the supplier (SOTD, VLD, SNCR) are triggered.
• Collaborates for innovation: in the development of supplier‘s offers on a technological aspect according to Program/new project's needs.

Performance Measurement
• Efficiency of the mission:
• Evolution of the Operational performance of the suppliers and for all the Business Units concerned in the Branch: SOTD, VLD, SNCR
• Implementation of Agreements with Suppliers
• Annual Cost reduction with the suppliers
• All the above elements to be in line with the Branch targets
• Monthly reports at the Purchasing Committee.
• Develops the relationship with the Supplier as a partner.

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.

Safran Cabin designs, certifies, manufactures and supports innovative aircraft cabin interiors, equipment and systems, providing airlines and OEM Customers with distinctive aircraft branding, and their passengers with a safe, comfortable and enjoyable flying experience.

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.

Safran Cabin designs, certifies, manufactures and supports innovative aircraft cabin interiors, equipment and systems, providing airlines and OEM Customers with distinctive aircraft branding, and their passengers with a safe, comfortable and enjoyable flying experience.