Job field / Job profile :Purchasing/Commodity purchasing Employment type :Permanent Position 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."   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 suppliersthat 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 Branch Strategic Purchasing VP.This position contributes to our vision by: - Responsible for the Commodity Strategy - Consolidation of data related to the common Strategic Suppliers - Management of the Suppliers Contractual Relationship - Monitoring of the Suppliers Performance - Development Team, Engineering and Program support when relevant. At Safran Cabin, diversity&inclusion is a source of richness that adds quality of life, performance, and innovation. We welcome diverse contributions and provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, disability/medical condition, military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic characteristics or information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.  We seek service-oriented team players with strong interpersonal skills and a positive attitude, adaptable to our innovative and evolving environment.   Across all team members, we are looking for the following attributes: · Team oriented · Process focused · Open&honest communication· Quality minded · Ability to persevere and honor commitments · Recognizes success · Executes with urgency · Creates solutions · Customer focused in everything we do Qualifications: Education: Bachelor's degree Experience: At least 8 years in the position of Strategic Buyer or Manager, other Commodity Manager role or related function 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 theircommodities. • 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 This job postinghas 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. City (-ies) :Huntington Beach Minimum education level achieved :Bachelor's Degree English : Fluent