Purchasing Leader and Supplier Performance Manager

Safran companies; Washington, Everett (District of Columbia, WA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 137,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Purchasing Leader and Supplier Performance Manager to drive purchasing strategies and enhance supplier performance. In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish purchasing roadmaps, monitor market trends, and optimize costs. You will also be responsible for leading negotiations, managing contracts, and ensuring compliance with terms. This position offers a unique opportunity to impact the supply chain and contribute to the overall success of the organization. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and professional development, and be part of a team dedicated to excellence in purchasing and supplier management.

Benefits

Competitive Salaries

Recognition Programs

Comprehensive Benefits

Retirement Plans with Employer Match

Corporate University Training Courses

Professional Development Programs

Tuition Assistance

Flexible Work Scheduling

Paid Leave

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in a production environment is required.
• Solid understanding of production planning and scheduling best practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop purchasing strategies and manage supplier performance.
• Control costs and propose solutions to meet competitiveness commitments.
• Lead negotiations and manage purchasing contracts with suppliers.

Skills

Negotiation Skills

Technical Skills

Production Planning

Production Scheduling

Supplier Performance Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Windows Operating System

Job description

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

Job Summary:
Identifies, suggests and implements the development of purchasing strategies and systems under the supervision of the Supply Chain Manager and Purchasing and SPM Director.

Summary of Duties (Purchasing Leader)

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

Summary of Duties (Supplier Performance Manager)

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

Summary of Duties (General)

1. Proactively works on continuous improvements within the department.
2. Ensures that the purchasing department follows all guidelines and procedures (Safran and Safran Ventilation Systems).
3. Ensures reporting of consolidated Key Performance Indicators to the Purchasing Direction.
4. 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 identity, 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 [e-mail] or call: 425.583.0810. 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.