Wheel & Brake Procurement Lead

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Company: Safran

Location: Walton, KY 41094

Description:

Entity
Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 92,000 employees and sales of 23.2 billion euros in 2023, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets. Safran undertakes research and development programs to maintain the environmental priorities of its R&T and innovation roadmap.
Safran is in the 1st place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2023" ranking.

Number 1 in aircraft landing and braking systems, Safran Landing Systems equips the commercial, regional, business and military fleets of more than 25 key airframers. Its expertise covers the entire life cycle of its products, from design and manufacturing to maintenance and repair.

Reference number
2024-143762

Job details
Domain

Performance and Support
Job field / Job profile

Supply chain - Procurement officer
Job title

Wheel & Brake Procurement Lead
Employment type

Permanent
Professional category

Professional, Engineer & Manager
Part time / Full time

Full-time
Job description

POWERED BY TEAMWORK. Are you ready to be part of a team that drives big ideas and even bigger wins? At Safran, we believe in the power of both collaboration and individual contributions. We understand that it takes diverse perspectives, problem-solving skills, dependability, and trust to push each other forward and achieve great success. For us, working here is more than just a job; it's a passion. There's the unique opportunity to lead the way in aerospace and defense and contribute to creating a safer and more sustainable world.

We trust our employees to bring bold ideas to build the future of aerospace together, contributing to our ranking by TIME as the leading Aerospace & Defense company on the 2023 World's Best Companies list (#59 on the full list). Join our team and become part of the group that's making amazing things happen on the ground and in the skies. Together, we'll proudly step back and say, "We did that."

Roles and Responsibilities

Manage a team of procurement agents
o Manage staffing (hiring, coaching, performance reviews) for a team of procurement
o Organize the activities of the team (define portfolios, tasks ...)
o Manage all procurement activities for a portfolio of vendors (~60 active vendors)
o Ensure adherence to standards and procedure and propose procedure updates
o Manage complex problem resolution to improve performance on procurement in a sustainable fashion
Manage shortages
o Identify shortages impacts
o Work with internal teams (planning, programs, sales ...) to allocate resources
o Define supplier performance improvement plans
o Is the primary escalation contact for vendors escalation
Manage inventories
o Measure current and calculate future inventories
o Define strategies to improve inventories
o Define target stock levels
Manage the Sales and Operation activities for the external supply chain
o Monitor multiple performance KPI (demand stability, PO release rate, PO acknowledgement rate, adherence, OTD ...)
o Review trends and coordinate action plan at the vendor or the commodity level with other departments
o Prepare and attend the S&OP reviews
Make sourcing recommendations
Focal point on ERP procurement activities
Implement macros, Power Bi and other tools to develop tasks automation when relevant
Leads a QRQC and participate in higher level QRQC (2 and 3)
Additional description

Candidates for positions with Safran Landing Systems 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. This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee within this position. The actual duties, responsibilities and qualifications may vary based on assignment or group. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic data or other legally protected status. Safran Landing Systems is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. To verify the information in the job listing or if you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please e-mail Jeremy.dees@safrangroup.com. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.
Candidate skills & requirements
Master's Degree or equivalent college credit required
Green Belt Certified
CPIM Basic certified
5+ years of experience in a production or materials function
Annual salary

TBD
Job location
Job location

North America, United States, Kentucky
City (-ies)

Walton

Applicant criteria
Minimum education level achieved

Bachelor's Degree
Minimum experience level required

More than 3 years

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