Job details

Domain

Performance and Support

Job field / Job profile

Purchasing - Commodity purchasing

Job title

Manager, Purchasing Program

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Professional, Engineer & Manager

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

Join our first-class team to reinvent in-flight experience. In the role of Manager, Purchasing Program you'll play a pivotal part on our Purchasing team. Supports strategic purchasing and sourcing teams in identifying cost reduction opportunities and achieving cost-saving goals through design-to-cost initiatives or by developing negotiation strategies with departments to drive successful cost reduction projects. Monitors the bill of materials by program and serves as the focal point for NPI and coordinating activities related to program development. This role serves as a critical liaison between key departments, focusing on cost reduction strategies and program development coordination.

This position contributes to our vision by:
• Establish commercial conditions for quotes, supporting new production requirements, engineering changes, and program needs.
• Investigate root causes of supply chain disruptions (e.g., delivery delays, quality defects) and implement corrective actions, including renegotiating supplier contracts or reallocating resources across program
• Drive the process to introduce Design-to-Cost (DTC) initiatives and cost-saving ideas.
• Monitor and develop pricing strategies by conducting independent evaluations of competitor pricing, raw material fluctuations, and geopolitical factors to adjust strategies main programs within Safran Cabin.
• Secure prices in alignment with business plans and budgets.
• Coordinate with Program and Purchasing teams to develop successful plans for new versions (HOV), forecasts, risks, and opportunities.
• Support strategic purchasing and sourcing teams in identifying cost reduction opportunities.
• Monitor bill of materials by program and serve as the focal point for New Part Introduction (NPI).
• Communicate directly with Program Directors, coordinating new client information and retrofit requests.
• Implement advanced data analytics, including analyzing market trends, forecasting supply/demand imbalances, and interpreting client quotation patters to continuously improve procurement strategies and increase cost saving
• Possess in-depth knowledge of sales processes, customer requirements, and market dynamics.
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of supply chain operations by independently analyzing sourcing alternatives, optimizing procurement processes, and designing logistics protocols.
• Strategically align sales objectives with operational requirements by analyzing customer demand trends, interpreting complex sales requirements, and designing customized supply chain protocols to optimize inventory allocation and mitigate fulfillment risks.
• Facilitate clear communication between sales and supply chain teams to ensure alignment on project goals and timelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

But what else? (advantages, specificities, etc.)

Safran Cabin is #1 worldwide for aircraft interiors.

Here, you will build your skills and grow with a community of experts to enrich yourself every day.
Here, collaboration is embodied within the diversity of our teams all around the world.
Here, we're cutting our emissions, not your ambitions.

Together, let's shape the sustainable future of aeronautics. Learn more about Safran Cabin!

Cabin TA:
• Your Benefits: Our suite of comprehensive benefits include health care (medical, dental and vision), life insurance, 401(k) savings plans with company match, paid time off, and employee discounts & rewards for consumer products/services and more!
• Management roles may be eligible for a bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable incentive plan.

The expected salary range for this position is between $98,320 - $154,500 USD. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, education, and other factors permitted by law.

Candidate skills & requirements

Qualifications:
Computer Skills:.
• Strong demonstrated use of Windows Operating System.
• Thorough understanding/use of Microsoft Office products including: Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Advanced knowledge/use of Microsoft Excel. Familiarity with M3, A-Priori systems

Other Skills:
• Strong data analytics skills, as well as an understanding of cost management, forecasting, and financial reporting
• Ability to work well independently and cross-functionally
• Strong communication, time-management, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to motivate team efforts to accomplish goals
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to develop, implement and monitor corrective action plans

Level: Senior-level position within job role

1. Does require fluent communication in English language.
2. Employment Status may be part-time, full-time, or temporary.
3. Traveling may be required.
4. Protracted or irregular hours may be required.
5. Relocation to another Safran facility may be required.

The above declarations are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job, rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature of the job.

This job posting 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.

Annual salary

USD $98,320 - $154,500

Job location

Job location

North America, United States, California

City (-ies)

1620 Sunflower Avenue CA 92626 Costa Mesa

Applicant criteria

Minimum education level achieved

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum experience level required

More than 5 years

Additional Languages preferred

English (Fluent)

ITAR Controlled Position: Select "Yes" if role requires U.S. citizenship/permanent residency

No