Purchasing Leader and Supplier Performance Manager

: Company : Safran Ventilation Systems Job field : Purchasing Location : Everett , Washington , United States Contract type : Permanent Contract duration : Full-time Required degree : Bachelor's Degree Required experience : More than 8 years Professional status : Professional, Engineer & Manager Spoken language(s) : English Fluent Salary range : USD 87,020 - 136,750 # View phone number on us.fitly.work PUBLISHED 03.25.2025 Job Summary: Identifies, suggests and implements the development of purchasing strategies and systems under supervision of the Supply Chain Manager and Purchasing and SPM Director. Summary of Duties (Purchasing Leader)

• Contributes to establish and formalize the SAFRAN VENTILATION SYSTEMS purchasing strategy and road map for each commodity in collaboration with the Purchasing Department
• Monitor market evolution and develop purchasing marketing
• Controls costs and proposes solutions to meet our competitiveness commitments and program objectives
• Creates network and develop synergies with other Safran Purchasing entities in the USA
• Identifies and evaluates new sources and suppliers in order to support the North American activity
• Launches RFQs with identified suppliers and lead negotiations in collaboration with other commodity purchasing leaders
• Performs supplier selection committee in collaboration with multi-functional team
• Formalizes and contributes to establish purchasing contracts (General Terms Agreements and Price & Logistics Agreements) with new suppliers
• Manages existing contracts with current suppliers and ensures compliance with terms and conditions
• Support new product introduction by sourcing parts to relevant supplier in each commodity involved
• Assigns purchasing and scheduling duties based on business requirements
• Works proactively to optimize purchasing costs through creative solutions

Summary of Duties (Supplier Performance Manager)

• Drives operational excellence and support Supply Chain by improving supplier performance
• Coordinates the supplier multi-functional team in collaboration with the Supply Chain Manager
• Monitors and manages the quality and logistics performance of suppliers
• Identifies root causes of non-performance and establishes action plans
• Guarantees the consistency of improvement actions initiated by all Supply Chain players in charge of suppliers.
• Measures and communicates (internally and externally) the overall performance (OTD, DOD and PPM) through scorecards and steering meetings.
• Defines and manages the monitoring plan, based on the risk analyses made with the supplier multifunctional team
• Plans and manages maturity audits and supplier evaluations
• Leads load/capacity and rate assessments at the suppliers. Defines and monitors action plan accordingly
• Works proactively to optimize supply chain operations through creative solutions

Summary of Duties (General)

• Proactively work in continuous improvements within the department
• Ensures that purchasing department follows all guidelines and procedures (Safran and Safran Ventilation Systems)
• Ensure reporting of consolidated Key Performance Indicators to the Purchasing Direction
• Attends and actively participates in departmental meetings in a positive manner

Complementary Description

Safran Ventilation Systems offers competitive salaries, recognition programs, comprehensive benefits, retirement plans with employer match, corporate university training courses, professional development programs, tuition assistance, flexible work scheduling and paid leave. Candidates for positions with Safran Ventilation Systems must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Employment eligibility verification will be required at the time of hire. Relocation assistance and/or visa sponsorship is not guaranteed for this position. This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee within this position. The actual duties, responsibilities and qualifications may vary based on assignment or group. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic data or other legally protected status. Safran Ventilation Systems is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. To verify the information in the job listing or if you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please e-mail View email address on us.fitly.work or call: View phone number on us.fitly.work. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

Job Requirements

Education: Bachelor's Degree required Experience: 10 years of experience in a production environment required Computer Skills: Proficient with Windows Operating System Other Skills: Solid understanding of Production Planning and Production Scheduling, best practices and principles is required. Negotiation and technical skills.

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.

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