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Safran

Director, Subcontracts and Commodities Management

brea, CA

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About this opportunity

Safran lists this Director, Subcontracts and Commodities Management opportunity in brea, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

Job description

The Subcontracts and Commodities Director is a leadership position responsible for all aspects of the IFE and IFC Operations Subcontracts and Commodities Organization. This includes, but is not limited to, the management of cross functional team responsible for, subcontract management and contract negotiation and strategic commodity management in support of on time delivery to RAVE customers. This position serves as a primary contact providing internal and external coordination including planning, development and management of Rave Supplier base. In addition, this position is responsible for the supply base commodity strategy. Additional responsibility includes department budget planning and review in support of programs and internal operations. The director will work with various groups and departments to deploy the strategies of the company as well as assist Senior Management in achieving both BU and corporate Operations and Supply Chain goals.

Core Responsibilities

Creates, negotiates and maintains all contracts with existing and new suppliers

Works with Senior management to define contract strategy for new and existing suppliers

Works with Engineering and Senior management to define Cost Down Opportunities

Works with New Product Introduction team to define make/buy strategy, supplier selection, SOW/RFQ creation and submission in support of all new developments

Support Product and Program in early-stage supplier selection to include RFP coordination with internal teams as well as potential new suppliers

Works closely with Procurement Management and Team assisting with New Product hand-off and contractual challenges

Works closely with Legal representation to create and execute all supplier contracts and compliance documents

Build strong partnerships with existing and new suppliers and applies company standards as applicable

Drive subcontract management to ensure Key suppliers are under contract with key T&C flow downs

Own the Commodity management process to include commodity strategy to divest, sustain or grow suppliers.

Assists the Commodity Manager with the development of assigned commodity strategy

Lead the management of supplier PPV process and drive BU PPV goals

Prepares reports and presentations for senior and executive management, as needed

Promote and foster a customer centric culture that will address customer needs in a professional and timely manner

Ensure and enforce compliance with company and regulatory policies and standards

Lead the development of policies and procedures in relation to subcontract and commodity processes

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in a related field

10+ years of experience working in Programs, Subcontracts and Supplier Management

7+ years of experience working in a Management role

3+ years of experience establishing budgets

Previous experience creating contracts

Experienced negotiator

Ability to adapt, plan and organize in a constantly changing environment

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Must be proactive, meticulous, organized, and detail oriented

Ability to efficiently resolve problems

Ability to accomplish multiple tasks

Ability to work independently, with minimal direction

Assist and mentor team members

Benefits

The starting pay range for this position is $168,500 - $189,500 per year however, the base pay offered may vary depending on the level of the position, skills, experience, job-related knowledge, and location.

In addition to a comprehensive package of health benefits that include company contributions, RAVE Aerospace offers a variety of additional benefits and perks to enhance your work-life balance experience including but not limited to:

A home allowance to elevate your home workspace

Discretionary bonus program

Future financial security with a 401(k) program with a company match

Paid time off covering vacations, personal time off, and sick days, capped off by an exciting year-end holiday shutdown

Embraced flexibility with our alternative work schedule (9/80) to navigate your workweeks with every other Friday off

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Worksite address

brea, CA, 92631, US

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