Commodity Manager

Sr. Commodity Manager

As a member of the Safran Seats business, you play a major role in teamwork that provides over one million seats to major airlines worldwide. Our commitment to superior quality, comfort and innovation ensures that you can take pride in doing meaningful work that supports the needs of passengers and crews alike.

1. Occupational

Summary:

Coordinating purchases for one or more purchasing commodities. Drafting, getting validated and deploying target purchasing policies for one or more commodities in accordance with internal customer needs. Guaranteeing objective attainment within scope in terms of gains and service level expected by Safran through supplier panel establishment and compliance with contractual commitments.

2.

Essential Functions:

• A) Coordinating, drafting and proposing the target purchasing policy to the purchasing director in accordance with company objectives.
• B) Coordinating invitations to tender and implementing the supplier selection process.
• C) Negotiating and drawing up contracts with selected suppliers.
• D) Managing the panel of suppliers.
• E) Managing supplier relations.
• F) Reporting back to the purchasing department.
• G) Acting as the key contact of the lead family buyer.
• ) Ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations and internal standards at Safran.
• I) Performing other duties as assigned.

Education &

Qualification:

A Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business or related field, or six years of equivalent experience.

Work Experience:

Eight years of hands‑on experience in purchasing/sourcing with direct spend management of targeted commodities; ability to map supply chains and overcome obstacles; strong background building strategic relationships with suppliers and internal customers; self‑directed with close supervision.

Professional

Skills:

Operational experience over 8 years; knowledge of development and production processes; project management, configuration management, transverse management, cross‑functional management, analysis and formalization of customer requirements, supplier relationship management, purchasing administration, economic performance analysis, negotiation fundamentals, industrial management methods, Microsoft Office proficiency.

Behavioral

Skills:

Highly organized, goal‑oriented, stress‑management, active listening, time management, analytical mindset, persistence.

Desired:
Bilingual English & Spanish; advanced degree; PMP, CSCP/CPM;
Green Belt; MAPICS ERP, Powerlink;
Excel, Access; APQP, D&PFMEA, control plan.

International and/or Domestic travel required; 10–15 %.

Safran Seats, a leading manufacturer of aircraft seats, supports the aviation industry worldwide. Safran is an international high‑technology group with expertise in propulsion, equipment and interiors, defense and space markets.

Safran Seats USA is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.