NPI Commodity Manager

Safran Electrical and Power; Twinsburg (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Safran Electrical & Power is seeking an NPI Commodity Manager in Twinsburg, OH to drive purchasing strategy for development and OE production. You will collaborate with Engineering and Quality to design to cost and secure suppliers.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree (or 5+ years in purchasing) and strong supplier management, negotiations, and cross-functional leadership across domestic and international supply bases. Occasional travel is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Purchasing or Project Management or related field.
• In lieu of a degree, 5+ years' experience in Purchasing or similar industry.

Responsibilities

• Act as Purchasing focal point between suppliers and internal stakeholders (Quality, Engineering, SPQM, Program manager).
• Lead Design To Cost (DTC) discussions involving Suppliers and Engineering team.
• Develop and send RFQ packages per Purchasing Strategy.
• Lead the Supplier Choice Committee (SCC).
• Participate in Manufacturability and Design Reviews with suppliers.
• Ensure program recurrent cost aligns with Business Plan.
• Define and implement actions to reach RC targets.
• Identify savings opportunities during development phase for OE production.
• Define strategy to secure the program (agreements, double sourcing).
• Perform purchasing risk analysis (single source, geopolitical risks, obsolescence).
• Define risk mitigation plan and monitor actions.
• Define contract road map to reach 80% coverage.
• Collaborate with Quality to lead APQP processes.
• Represent Purchasing at Program gates reviews.
• Ensure supplier management across all program phases (DV, Qualification, OE Production).
• Develop a program dashboard for monthly reporting.

Skills

Project & supplier mgmt

Engineering mgmt (aerospace/auto)

Domestic & international supply base

Negotiations

Pricing & cost analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication at all levels

Design To Cost (DTC)

Supplier development

Problem solving & innovation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Purchasing or Project Management

Alternate: 5+ years in Purchasing

Job description

Safran Electrical & Power

NPI Commodity Manager

Company: Safran Electrical & Power

Job Field: Purchasing

Location: Twinsburg , Ohio , United States

Contract Type: Permanent

Contract Duration: Full-time

Required Degree: Bachelor's Degree

Required Experience: More than 3 years

Professional Status: Employees / Staff

Salary: N/A

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Job Description

This role is responsible for accurate supply chain input and support of Bid/Proposal activity. NPI CM collaborates with Commodity Managers to build sustainable Purchasing strategies for development phase and OE Production phase of the program. A key aspect of this role is close collaboration with crossfunctional teams as Engineering team to ensure Design to Cost (DTC), seamless integration, problem solving and innovation.

Location: Twinsburg, Ohio

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Act as a Purchasing focal point between suppliers and internal stakeholders (Quality, Engineering, SPQM, Program manager) for the program.
• Lead Design To Cost (DTC) discussions involving Suppliers and Engineering team
• Develop and send RFQ packages taking into consideration the Purchasing Strategy of the Commodity Managers.
• Prepare and lead the Supplier Choice Committee (SCC)
• Be part of the Manufacturability and Design Reviews with the selected suppliers
• Ensure the program Recurrent Cost (RC) is aligned with the Business Plan (BP)
• Define and implement the necessary action plan to reach the RC targets.
• Be able to define saving opportunities at the development phase for the OE production
• Define the strategy to secure the program (Agreement, implementation of double source...)
• Perform a purchasing risk analysis (single source, geopolitical risks, obsolescence etc...)
• Define a risk mitigation plan and monitors the actions
• Define the contract road map (agreement, leader) to reach 80% coverage
• Collaborate with Quality to lead APQP processes
• Represent Purchasing Department at Program gates reviews.
• Ensure effective supplier management and coordinates Procurement activities throughout all phases of the program (i.e. Design Validation, Qualification, OE Production).
• Develop a Program dashboard and update it on a monthly basis to ensure the good level of reporting to the internal stakeholders
• Ensure and maintain compliance with government, customer, industry and import/export regulations.
• Adhere to safe work practices and contributes to the evolution of the health, safety, and environmental program and culture;
• Travel requirements: Frequent travel (general guideline: once a month) within U.S/Outside U.S.
• Other duties may be assigned and the candidate may manage several programs at the same time

Supervisory Responsibilities

• N/A

Job Requirements

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Purchasing or Project Management or related field of study and a minimum of 3 years' experience in Purchasing or similar industry.
• In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 5 years' experience in Purchasing or similar industry.

Knowledge/Skills

• Experience in project and supplier management, engineering management in an automotive /aerospace electronics and/or machining environment.
• Familiarity with the requirements of dealing with both domestic and international supply base.
• Demonstrated knowledge of relationship between supply service performance, pricing and committed deliveries.
• Negotiations skills.
• Able to generate general business correspondence.
• Proficient working knowledge of technology processing within Machining and Electronic manufacturing.
• Ability to develop new suppliers as required.
• Results oriented.
• Able to lead by examples.
• Willingness to learn, ability to research, analyze and develop ideas and methods.
• Effective communicator at all levels both internally and externally.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Required

• N/A

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

May require long periods of sitting.

May require lifting less than 20 lbs.

May require prolonged repetitive use of upper extremities.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Typical office environment requiring the use of typical office equipment (i.e. computers, phones, etc.) Computer keyboarding, computer monitor and mouse use including reaching forward, grasping, finger and wrist manipulation and neck bending and turning; near vision is necessary for computer monitor use.

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

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. This job posting does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

This position requires access to technologies and hardware subject to US national security based export control requirements. All applicants must be US Persons (8 USC 1324b(a)(3)), or otherwise authorized by the U.S. Government. No company sponsorship will be offered.

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 Electrical and Power 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 call : 330 321 4172. We will decide on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis

Company Information

Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of aerospace (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space and defense. Its mission is to contribute sustainably to a safer world, where air transport becomes ever more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Present on every continent, the Group employs 110,000 people and generated €31.3 billion in revenue in 2025. Safran holds, either independently or through partnerships, leading global or European positions in its markets.

Safran was ranked second in the Aerospace & Defense sector in TIME magazine's ""World's Best Companies 2025"" ranking.

As the world leader in aeronautical electrical systems, Safran Electrical & Power is a key player in the electrification of aircraft equipment and electric and hybrid propulsion. With expertise across the onboard energy chain, the company designs and delivers innovative, optimized and modular architectures and solutions.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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