Commodity Manager French Speaking Pitstone, Buckinghamshire Benefits : 8% Bonus, Excellent Pension, 33 Days Holiday, Dental, BUPA, EV scheme, Workplace nursery scheme, Midday finish on Fridays, Enhanced family friendly policies, Wellbeingprogramme, Employee assistanceprogrammeincluding health and finance, Onsitesubsidisedcanteen Skills : French and English Speaking, Market intelligence, Strong purchasing experience, Raw materials, S upply Chain management, Contract understanding and management Safran Here, we craft excellence together.
At Safran, excellence is a journey andwedlove you to be a part of it. As a global leader in aerospace,defence, and space, we are proud to be a company where diversity, innovation, and opportunity come together to shapeasustainablefuture.
We are looking for passionate individuals to join our Supply Chain teamas a Commodity Manager at our Pitstone site.
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 dont 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. We will make every effort to respond to your request for assistance as soon as possible including guaranteed interviews under the Disability Confident Scheme for those that qualify.
Why Safran ?
A global presence : Be part of a global aerospace, defence & space business with over 100,000 Colleagues, across 300 sites in 30 countries .
Inclusive & empowering environment : We celebrate our differences and believe they make us stronger. We know that a fulfilling work environment is a key driver for innovative ideas and team success .
Innovation at the c ore : Join our mission to decarboni s e aerospace and make the world a safer place. Your ambitions can take us further.
Mobility & training opportunities : We can support your ambitions with training, development, a personali s ed career plan and mobility opportunities. If you have big dreams, well support you to make them a reality.
A c ulture of e xcellence : Join a team that values collaboration, integrity, and continuous improvement. Whatever your background, together we aim for excellence.
Your Role
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. You will execute commodity strategies to support the overall site and divisional needs, reducing, refining and rationalising the supply base on an ongoing basis.
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 Youll Bring
Essential
Able to speak and communicate in the French language
Previous experience working in commodity management
Strong understanding of contracts and contract conditions
Ability to negotiate with suppliers as necessary
Desirable
Bachelors degree in engineering or business management, or relevant level of purchasing experience
Prior experience in managing savings plans
Here, we craft excellence together.
If you're ready to take your career to new heights and be part of a company thats crafting the future of flight, apply today.
Get involved: We also have a number of groups and forums onsite that you can get involved with, including Wom en at Safran, STEM ambassadors, E mployee F orum, C harity P artnerships and W ellbeing P rograms. Our Wellbeing Program in Pitstone aims to place employee wellbeing at the heart of our business, and we integrate it within all that we do. The program is made up of four wellbeing committees; Healthy Minds, Physical, Social & Financial. Our enhanced family friendly policies re-enforce our commitment to providing a workplace that is both diverse and inclusive.
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