Commodity Manager M-F

Preligens; Santiago de Querétaro; Presencial; MXN 904,000 - 1,267,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading technology firm is seeking a Commodity Manager in Querétaro, Mexico. The role involves developing strategies for indirect commodities, negotiation of supplier contracts, and managing supplier performance. Candidates should have a Bachelor's Degree and at least three years of relevant experience. Key skills include negotiation, market analysis, and project management. The company fosters an environment focused on procurement excellence and operational efficiency.

Formación

• Three or more years of experience in purchasing contract negotiation and strategic sourcing.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the procurement and supply chain industry.
• Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Office: Excel, Word & Outlook.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and implement commodity-level strategies for indirect commodities.
• Negotiate agreements including pricing road maps and procurement best practices.
• Manage key cost reduction programs and document savings.

Conocimientos

Negotiation skills

Market analysis

Supplier performance management

Project Management

Educación

Bachelor's Degree

Herramientas

SAP

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

Commodity Manager M/F

Location: Queretaro, Mexico
Company: Safran
Contract: Permanent, Full-time
Required degree: Bachelor's Degree
Required experience: More than 3 years
Languages: English Bilingual, Spanish Bilingual, French Beginner

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.

Development of market intelligence and validation of 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 such as supplier changes, 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, fostering 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?

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.

Locate your future workplace

Parque Aeroespacial de Queretaro, 76278
Queretaro, Mexico