Job Description
Commodity ManagerPitstone, Tring, Hertfordshire£ Competitive
Safran Here, we craft excellence together.At Safran, excellence is a journey and wed love 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 shape a sustainable future.We are looking for passionate individuals to join our Supply Chain team as 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 core: Join our mission to decarbonise 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 personalised career plan and mobility opportunities. If you have big dreams, well support you to make them a reality.
* A culture of excellence: 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 Safrans 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. You will 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.
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 Youll Bring
Essential
Previous experience working in commodity management
Strong understanding of contracts and contract conditions
Ability to effectively negotiate with suppliers
Ability to present data to key stakeholders
Desirable
Prior experience in managing savings plans
Ability to manage complex situations and projects
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 Women at Safran, STEM ambassadors, Employee Forum, Charity Partnerships and Wellbeing Programs. 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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