STRATEGIC PURCHASING LEAD - Metals Commodity

STRATEGIC PURCHASING LEAD - Metals Commodity

Objective:

Strategic Purchasing Lead – Metals Commodity is responsible for driving the procurement strategy, sourcing, and supplier management for metal materials and components within the organization. This role leads a team of three purchasing professionals and works closely with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to bring competitive advantage through delivery, quality, cost, and innovation for all metals-related purchasing activities.

Summary of duties:

• Develop and implement the sourcing strategy for the metal’s commodity in alignment with the Purchasing strategy defined at Safran Cabin level
• Manages other members of the strategic purchasing team
• Manages Sourcing activities (RFQ’s, sourcing awards) for running programs
• Supports IPT teams with sourcing activities for Development teams, when requested
• Selects suppliers in accordance with the Purchasing strategy defined at Safran Cabin level and based on Total Cost of Ownership
• Negotiates purchase prices with suppliers
• Determine the item settings (lead time, safety time, safety stock/re-order point, conversion factors, order qty…)
• Negotiates contracts, including purchase prices, in agreement with Cabin Purchasing
• Manages forecasts and orders per the requisitions from the ERP systems
• Gets approval on POs from site, Division or Cabin, consistent with the applicable delegation thresholds
• Reports internally and communicates to suppliers their delivery performances (Scorecard) and initiates supplier improvement when needed, in collaboration with the Cabin Supplier Development teams
• Manages inventory policy and purchased stock level to support operations and financial targets on working capital
• Coordinates and executes Risk management plans
• Serves as point of escalation on supplier issues escalated by Purchasers. He/she may rely on Cabin Supply Chain & Purchasing organization for further escalation
• Willing to travel to suppliers (local and foreign) or other Galleys sites when requested.

Our requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Engineering, Business, or a related field; master’s degree is an advantage
• Proven experience in Purchasing/Procurement (3+ years) - focus on metas or raw materials is an advantage
• 2+ years experience in managing a team of people
• Proficiency with procurement and ERP systems (e.g., SAP); advanced Excel and reporting skills
• Able to absorb and recall large quantities of information quickly
• Understanding the material flow through the production company
• Excellent English language skills
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills
• Research and analytical skills
• MS office skills
• Ability to set up priorities
• Pro-active person continiously trying to improve processes
• Willing to travel to suppliers (local and foreign) or other Safran Cabin sites when requested

Our benefit program:

• 25 days of vacation
• Commuting allowance for each employee
• Company canteen/meal allowance
• Professional and personal trainings
• Half-year and annual bonuses
• Bonus for seniority
• Contribution for pension insurance
• Rehab, vitamin and vaccination program
• Bonus system CAFETERIA BENEFIT PLUS
• Ability to use the MULTISPORT card
• Modern working environment
• Opportunity to gain new experience in an attractive aviation industry

If you are interested in the position, please send us your CV both in English and Czech language. Thank you.