Purchasing Leader and Supplier Performance Manager

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Company: Safran

Location: Everett, WA 98208

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

Reference number
2024-147059

Job details
Domain

Programs / Customer Relations
Job field / Job profile

Purchasing - Commodity purchasing
Job title

Purchasing Leader and Supplier Performance Manager
Employment type

Permanent
Professional category

Professional, Engineer & Manager
Part time / Full time

Full-time
Job description

Job Summary:
Identifies, suggests and implements the development of purchasing strategies and systems under supervision of the Supply Chain Manager and Purchasing and SPM Director.

Summary of Duties (Purchasing Leader)
Contributes to establish and formalize the SAFRAN VENTILATION SYSTEMS purchasing strategy and road map for each commodity in collaboration with the Purchasing Department
Monitor market evolution and develop purchasing marketing
Controls costs and proposes solutions to meet our competitiveness commitments and program objectives
Creates network and develop synergies with other Safran Purchasing entities in the USA
Identifies and evaluates new sources and suppliers in order to support the North American activity
Launches RFQs with identified suppliers and lead negotiations in collaboration with other commodity purchasing leaders
Performs supplier selection committee in collaboration with multi-functional team
Formalizes and contributes to establish purchasing contracts (General Terms Agreements and Price & Logistics Agreements) with new suppliers
Manages existing contracts with current suppliers and ensures compliance with terms and conditions
Support new product introduction by sourcing parts to relevant supplier in each commodity involved
Assigns purchasing and scheduling duties based on business requirements
Works proactively to optimize purchasing costs through creative solutions

Summary of Duties (Supplier Performance Manager)
Drives operational excellence and support Supply Chain by improving supplier performance
Coordinates the supplier multi-functional team in collaboration with the Supply Chain Manager
Monitors and manages the quality and logistics performance of suppliers
Identifies root causes of non-performance and establishes action plans
Guarantees the consistency of improvement actions initiated by all Supply Chain players in charge of suppliers.
Measures and communicates (internally and externally) the overall performance (OTD, DOD and PPM) through scorecards and steering meetings.
Defines and manages the monitoring plan, based on the risk analyses made with the supplier multifunctional team
Plans and manages maturity audits and supplier evaluations
Leads load/capacity and rate assessments at the suppliers. Defines and monitors action plan accordingly
Works proactively to optimize supply chain operations through creative solutions

Summary of Duties (General)
Proactively work in continuous improvements within the department
Ensures that purchasing department follows all guidelines and procedures (Safran and Safran Ventilation Systems)
Ensure reporting of consolidated Key Performance Indicators to the Purchasing Direction
Attends and actively participates in departmental meetings in a positive manner

Additional description

Safran Ventilation Systems offers competitive salaries, recognition programs, comprehensive benefits, retirement plans with employer match, corporate university training courses, professional development programs, tuition assistance, flexible work scheduling and paid leave.

Candidates for positions with Safran Ventilation Systems must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Employment eligibility verification will be required at the time of hire.

Relocation assistance and/or visa sponsorship is not guaranteed 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 Ventilation 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 [redacted] or call: [redacted]. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.
Candidate skills & requirements

Education: Bachelor's Degree required
Experience: 10 years of experience in a production environment required
Computer Skills: Proficient with Windows Operating System
Other Skills: Solid understanding of Production Planning and Production Scheduling, best practices and principles is required. Negotiation and technical skills.
Annual salary

USD 87,020 - 136,750
Job location
Job location

North America, United States, Washington, Everett
City (-ies)

Everett

Applicant criteria
Minimum education level achieved

Bachelor's Degree
Minimum experience level required

More than 8 years
Additional Languages preferred

English (Fluent)

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