Strategic Commodity Buyer

HERE, WE CRAFT EXCELLENCE TOGETHER. At Safran, we believe in sustainable career journeys, collaboration as a cornerstone of innovation, and the freedom to explore diverse career paths. We are proud to be featured in TIME's World's Best Companies 2025 ranking, securing 2nd place in the Aerospace & Defense sector and 52nd overall. As a Strategic Commodity Buyer, you'll contribute to meaningful projects that shape the future of aerospace.

This position contributes to our vision by:

• Develop and implement effective sourcing strategies for all assigned commodities, applying best-in-class procurement processes and technology, managing special projects, and driving procurement/supplier initiatives.
• In line with strategic objectives, lead the negotiations to select, appoint and steer a supply base that progresses the company objectives on quality, cost, delivery, and continuous improvement.
• Continually develop strong relationships with internal business partners across the company and stay connected to their individual business strategies and needs.
• Develop and execute RFI, RFQ, and RFP requirements.
• Evaluate competitive offers and present sourcing options that meet business requirements.
• Negotiate supplier agreements in line with company objectives. Continous coordination with group legal required.
• Conduct in depth spend analysis in order to develop cost savings initiatives through various cost reduction options.
• Monitor, manage, and report on achievements on key purchasing indicators in line with department requirements.
• Continuous benchmarking of assigned commodities to achieve best market price.
• Identify and drive annual productivity improvements in each spend category.
• Assure full compliance with all regulations and responsible care guidelines.
• Adheres to safe work practices and contributes to the evolution of the health, safety, and environmental program and culture;
• Regular, predictable attendance is required;
• Other duties may be assigned.

• Retirement (401K) plans with employer match
• Professional development opportunities
• Over 300 career paths across global sites

Join Safran Electrical & Power, where you can look to the skies and say “we did that.”

As the North American headquarters for Safran Electrical & Power, the Denton, Texas facility brings together a diverse team committed to crafting excellence. Here, we innovate smarter electrical solutions for a better flight—together. Recognized with honors such as the Northrop Grumman Supplier Performance Excellence Award, Sikorsky Elite Supplier, and Boeing Supplier of the Year, we are proud to lead in quality and innovation.

Located in the heart of North Texas, Denton offers a vibrant arts and music scene and is home to two major universities!

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Candidates for positions with Safran Electrical & Power must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Employment eligibility verification will be required at the time of hire.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Relocation assistance is not offered for this position.

At Safran Electrical & Power, we value service-oriented team players who demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, a positive attitude, and the ability to adapt to our dynamic, innovative environment.

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