Senior Aerospace Commodity Manager | Global Sourcing & Contracts

Safran; Gainesville (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Paid holidays

Recognition programs

Comprehensive benefits

401K with employer match

Professional development opportunities

Tuition assistance

Career paths across global sites

Job summary

Safran Seats in Gainesville, Texas, invites applications for a Senior Commodity Manager to drive purchasing strategy and supplier relations. You will coordinate tenders, negotiate contracts, and maintain a robust supplier panel, aligning activities with group objectives.

Ideal candidates bring extensive purchasing experience, leadership in cross-functional teams, and a focus on compliance, risk management, and value creation for Safran Seats and the Group.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, SCM, Logistics, Business or related field.
• Eight years of hands-on experience in purchasing/sourcing with direct spend.
• Ability to map supply chains and present facts to support projects' value to the business.
• Strong background in building strategic relationships with suppliers and internal customers or stakeholders.
• Experience in Project Management and Configuration Management.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and draft purchasing policy aligned with company objectives.
• Coordinate invitations to tender and supplier selection processes.
• Negotiate contracts with selected suppliers.
• Manage supplier panel and supplier relations.
• Report to the purchasing department and act as lead family buyer contact.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations and internal standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Innovative

Curious

Collaborative

Inclusive

Committed to Safety

Trustworthy

Results Focused

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, SCM, Logistics, Business or related field

Job description

Safran Seats in Gainesville, Texas, invites applications for a Senior Commodity Manager to drive purchasing strategy and supplier relations. You will coordinate tenders, negotiate contracts, and maintain a robust supplier panel, aligning activities with group objectives.

Ideal candidates bring extensive purchasing experience, leadership in cross-functional teams, and a focus on compliance, risk management, and value creation for Safran Seats and the Group.