STRATEGIC PURCHASING LEAD - Metals Commodity
Nabízím práci
Safran Cabin CZ s.r.o.
Univerzitní 1119/34, Plzeň
Plný
Bez maturity
Angličtina, Čeština
Prodej a obchod
Nabízím práci
9. 3. 2026
O pozici
Pracovní nabídka
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.