Director, Subcontracts & Commodity Strategy

Safran; Brea (CA); On-site; USD 169,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Home workspace allowance

Discretionary bonus

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Safran in California seeks a Subcontracts and Commodities Director to lead the IFE/IFC Operations Subcontracts and Commodities organization, managing cross-functional teams in contract negotiation and strategic supplier management to ensure on-time delivery to RAVE customers.

The role coordinates with engineering, legal and senior management to deploy commodity strategies, budget planning and continuous improvement across the supply base. Strong leadership and negotiation skills are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in a related field.
• 10+ years in Programs, Subcontracts and Supplier Management.
• 7+ years in a Management role.
• 3+ years establishing budgets.
• Experience creating contracts.
• Experienced negotiator.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proactive, meticulous, organized, and detail oriented.
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction.
• Adaptable, able to plan and organize in changing environments.
• Assist and mentor team members.
• Ability to accomplish multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Creates, negotiates and maintains all contracts with existing and new suppliers.
• Defines contract strategy with senior management for new and existing suppliers.
• Defines Cost Down Opportunities with Engineering and Senior management.
• Collaborates with NPI team to define make/buy strategy and supplier selection.
• Supports early-stage supplier selection and coordinates RFPs.
• Assists Procurement Management with hand-offs and contractual challenges.
• Works with Legal to create and execute supplier contracts and compliance docs.
• Builds strong partnerships with suppliers and applies company standards.
• Drives subcontract management to ensure key suppliers under contract with TS&Cs.
• Owns commodity management strategy and supplier divestment/sustain/growth.
• Leads management of supplier PPV processes and BU PPV goals.
• Prepares reports/presentations for senior/executive management.
• Promotes a customer-centric culture to address needs professionally.

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

Job description

Safran in California seeks a Subcontracts and Commodities Director to lead the IFE/IFC Operations Subcontracts and Commodities organization, managing cross-functional teams in contract negotiation and strategic supplier management to ensure on-time delivery to RAVE customers.

The role coordinates with engineering, legal and senior management to deploy commodity strategies, budget planning and continuous improvement across the supply base. Strong leadership and negotiation skills are required.