Commodity Manager

Commodity Manager
Pitstone

Skills: Strategic, Market intelligence, Purchasing experience, Negotiating, Supply chain management, Data visualisation, Contract understanding & management

As a Commodity Manager at Safran Electrical & Power you will define, elaborate and manage the commodity strategy roadmap, helping to determine the future of Safran's technological proficiencies as a leader within the aerospace industry.

As part of a global group and the heart of Safran's Power Division, Safran Electrical & Power is one of the world's leaders in aircraft electrical systems. We recognise that aviation needs to innovate and change in order to protect our environment.

We believe that future aircraft power systems will be hybrid-electric or full-electric, which is why we are developing advanced electrical solutions to help decarbonise flight. In addition to supporting the next generation of traditional aircraft, we are also working to support new Vertical Take-off and landing aircraft, light jets that will revolutionise the way we fly.

As Commodity Manager, you will execute commodity strategies to support the overall site and divisional needs, reducing, refining and rationalising the supply base on an ongoing basis.

You'll ensure claims are instigated against suppliers in the case of poor quality or delivery. You will enforce contract particulars to ensure Safran obtain all available value from contracts agreed.

Key responsibilities:

- Manage the strategic commodities for the site.
- Define and execute appropriate strategies to support the overall site and divisional needs.
- Persistently analyse the supply base associated to the commodity and reduce, refine and rationalise on an ongoing basis.
- Professional execution of contract management to ensure the business obtain all available value from the contracts agreed.
- Serve as a source of escalation to the Supply Chain teams when suppliers are non-responsive or not conforming to the business needs.
- Ensure delivery of regular strategic business reviews for key suppliers.
- Ensure claims are executed against suppliers of poor quality and delivery.
- Travel to supplier locations as and when required.

What You'll Bring

- Bachelor's degree in engineering or business management, or relevant level of purchasing experience - Essential
- Previous experience working in commodity management - Essential
- Ability to manage complex situations and projects - Essential
- Strong understanding of contracts and contract conditions - Essential
- Ability to negotiate with suppliers as necessary
- Prior experience in managing savings plans - Desirable

At Safran, we understand that diversity and inclusion make teams stronger and more effective, and as an organisation, we are committed to fair and equitable employment practices for everyone and are proudly a Disability Confident Employer.

We also know that some candidates may be put off applying for jobs where they don't meet 100% of the criteria outlined in the advert, however, we encourage anybody to apply if you can demonstrate a variety of skills and experience relevant to the requirements of this role.

We will consider all applicants who meet the minimum essential requirements regardless of their identity or background. Please let us know in your cover letter if you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to the application or hiring process that may better facilitate your participation