Commodity Manager
Apply NowCompany: Safran
Location: Carson, CA 90745
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 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.
Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking.
Safran Cabin designs, certifies, manufactures and supports innovative aircraft cabin interiors, equipment and systems, providing airlines and OEM Customers with distinctive aircraft branding, and their passengers with a safe, comfortable and enjoyable flying experience.
Reference number
2025-156878
Job details
Domain
Performance and Support
Job field / Job profile
Purchasing - Commodity purchasing
Job title
Commodity Manager
Employment type
Permanent
Professional category
Employees / Staff
Part time / Full time
Full-time
Job description
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."
In the role of Commodity Manager, you'll play a pivotal part on our Supply Chain team.
The Commodity Manager is responsible for the Commodity Strategy that will be or will have been established for assigned commodities in the Branch and will oversee a group of strategic suppliers that constitute the Safran Cabin supply base.
The Commodity Manager defines, deploys and governs, in full alignment with the Branch Strategic Purchasing vision & strategy, the strategic supplier base primarily referenced 'Preferred or Essential' according to the applicable Supplier Status management Group procedures, working closely with the needs of the Purchasing managers from the Branch Operating Sites. The Commodity Manager settles and concludes the Negotiation Terms, Performance and Long Term Agreement on behalf of the Branch Legal entities. The Commodity Manager builds and leads the Suppliers Performance Review and Commodity Strategy Reviews and reports on a regular basis in the dedicated Strategic Purchasing Committee. In the frame of the mission entrusted to him, the Commodity Manager reports directly to the Strategic Purchasing Manager.
Candidate skills & requirements
Computer Skills:
Advance knowledge Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Other Skills:
Strong knowledge of the Purchasing Process and Supplier Quality Assurance
Strong knowledge of the technologies and process of the suppliers in their commodities.
Negotiation skills and capability to adapt
Good understanding of ERP systems principles
Notions of Legal
Management of business relationship for the internal network: openness, listening skills, understand specificities but oriented on global optimization of the results.
Fluent communication in English, another European language a plus.
Must know the market linked to the Commodity and understand its technical and technological aspects, as such being an expert in the category.
Act as a resource for less experienced Commodity Managers
Annual salary
$90K - $142K
Job location
Job location
North America, United States, California, Los Angeles
City (-ies)
Carson
Applicant criteria
Minimum education level achieved
Bachelor's Degree
Minimum experience level required
More than 8 years
Additional Languages preferred
English (Bilingual)
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 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.
Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking.
Safran Cabin designs, certifies, manufactures and supports innovative aircraft cabin interiors, equipment and systems, providing airlines and OEM Customers with distinctive aircraft branding, and their passengers with a safe, comfortable and enjoyable flying experience.
Reference number
2025-156878
Job details
Domain
Performance and Support
Job field / Job profile
Purchasing - Commodity purchasing
Job title
Commodity Manager
Employment type
Permanent
Professional category
Employees / Staff
Part time / Full time
Full-time
Job description
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."
In the role of Commodity Manager, you'll play a pivotal part on our Supply Chain team.
The Commodity Manager is responsible for the Commodity Strategy that will be or will have been established for assigned commodities in the Branch and will oversee a group of strategic suppliers that constitute the Safran Cabin supply base.
The Commodity Manager defines, deploys and governs, in full alignment with the Branch Strategic Purchasing vision & strategy, the strategic supplier base primarily referenced 'Preferred or Essential' according to the applicable Supplier Status management Group procedures, working closely with the needs of the Purchasing managers from the Branch Operating Sites. The Commodity Manager settles and concludes the Negotiation Terms, Performance and Long Term Agreement on behalf of the Branch Legal entities. The Commodity Manager builds and leads the Suppliers Performance Review and Commodity Strategy Reviews and reports on a regular basis in the dedicated Strategic Purchasing Committee. In the frame of the mission entrusted to him, the Commodity Manager reports directly to the Strategic Purchasing Manager.
Candidate skills & requirements
Computer Skills:
Advance knowledge Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Other Skills:
Strong knowledge of the Purchasing Process and Supplier Quality Assurance
Strong knowledge of the technologies and process of the suppliers in their commodities.
Negotiation skills and capability to adapt
Good understanding of ERP systems principles
Notions of Legal
Management of business relationship for the internal network: openness, listening skills, understand specificities but oriented on global optimization of the results.
Fluent communication in English, another European language a plus.
Must know the market linked to the Commodity and understand its technical and technological aspects, as such being an expert in the category.
Act as a resource for less experienced Commodity Managers
Annual salary
$90K - $142K
Job location
Job location
North America, United States, California, Los Angeles
City (-ies)
Carson
Applicant criteria
Minimum education level achieved
Bachelor's Degree
Minimum experience level required
More than 8 years
Additional Languages preferred
English (Bilingual)