Regional Commodities Buyer - Eastern U.S.

Safran; Walton (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Safran seeks a sourcing leader to manage local and regional indirect purchasing for facilities within the U.S. territory (KY, OH, AL, GA, NH, NY).

You will own the full procurement lifecycle—from requirements definition and sourcing through negotiation, contract execution, administration, supplier performance management, and renewal—and serve as the customer-facing representative for sites in scope. You will develop, negotiate, and administer agreements across indirect categories, build a

Qualifications

• Broad knowledge of indirect procurement categories including services and materials.
• Ability to negotiate and maintain supplier agreements and contracts.
• Experience managing the full procurement lifecycle from requirements to renewal.

Responsibilities

• Develop, negotiate, and administer agreements covering indirect purchasing segments.
• Source and develop a supply base delivering maximum value.
• Develop and maintain purchasing plans to maximize value-added activities.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier management

Project management

Microsoft Office

SAP

Contract knowledge

Financial principles

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

Job description

Main Objectives / Basic Function:

Responsible for managing and sourcing the local and regional supply base across all indirect purchasing segments for facilities within the assigned U.S. territory (KY, OH, AL, GA, NH, and NY). This position serves as the customer-facing indirect purchasing representative for the sites within its scope and manages the full procurement lifecycle-from requirements definition and sourcing through negotiation, contract execution, administration, supplier performance management, and renewal.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Develop, negotiate, and administer agreements covering all indirect purchasing segments, including indirect materials, services, operating supplies, capital-related requirements, and facility needs.
• Source and develop a supply base that delivers maximum value to Safran companies.
• Develop, lead, and maintain purchasing plans that maximize value-added activities.
• Identify and initiate process improvements, standardization opportunities, cost-saving initiatives, and value-added supplier programs in collaboration with site personnel and suppliers.
• Participate in cross-functional projects as required and perform established administrative activities that support the role.
• Develop and execute local and regional sourcing strategies across all indirect purchasing segments within the assigned scope.
• Manage the savings plan in the designated system for sites within the assigned scope, including associated contract execution and documentation.
• Liaise and coordinate with departments such as Manufacturing, Engineering, Production, Quality, Program Management, and Facilities, as well as other Safran sites, to maximize customer service and business opportunities.
• Prepare a monthly savings report and presentation deck, and present results, actions, and priorities to company leadership.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned companies, coordinating between central purchasing functions and site leadership to address ongoing actions, savings, roadblocks, and opportunities.
• Resolve day-to-day operational issues as required.

Specialized Knowledge:

Broad knowledge of indirect procurement categories and sourcing practices, including services, indirect materials, operating supplies, facilities, and capital-related requirements; project management skills; advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and SAP applications; strong knowledge of contracts and contract language; ability to negotiate and maintain a range of supplier agreements; and working knowledge of accounting and financial principles.