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Safran · Gainesville

Senior Commodity Manager

GainesvilleManager or leadSupply Chain & Logistics

Listed on Safran’s official careers site. Posted October 19, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there.

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Job description

A glimpse at the job

HERE, WE CRAFT EXCELLENCE TOGETHER. At Safran, we believe in sustainable career journeys, collaboration as a cornerstone of innovation, and the freedom to explore diverse career paths. As a Senior Commodity Manager, you'll contribute to meaningful projects that shape the future of aerospace.

This position contributes to our vision by

  • Coordinating, drafting and proposing to the purchasing director of your company (or the Group) the target purchasing policy for the commodity concerned, in accordance with the objectives of your company, and in particular:
  • Coordinating invitations to tender, implementing the supplier selection process
  • Negotiating and drawing up contracts with the selected suppliers

Managing supplier relations

  • Reporting back to the purchasing department of your company or of the Group
  • Being the key contact of the lead family buyer (company or Group), when there is one
  • Ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations and especially internal standards at Safran

Perform other duties as assigned What we offer

  • Competitive salaries
  • Paid holidays
  • Recognition programs
  • Comprehensive benefits
  • Retirement (401K) plans with employer match
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Tuition assistance
  • Over 300 career paths across global sites Highlights from our facility: Safran Seats in Gainesville, Texas, plays a big role in making top-notch aircraft seats for airlines around the world. The team here is known for their know-how and dedication to building comfortable, reliable seats for both commercial and business planes. With a focus on quality and new ideas, the Gainesville facility helps keep Safran at the forefront of the aviation seating industry, working closely with airlines and aircraft makers to deliver seats passengers appreciate. Join Safran Seats. Here we craft excellence together. At Safran Seats, we value service-oriented team players who demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, a positive attitude, and the ability to adapt to our dynamic, innovative environment.
  • A Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business or other related field is required or six years of equivalent/related experience.
  • Additionally eight (8) years of hands on experience working in one of the listed fields is required with prior purchasing/sourcing experience in positions of progressing responsibility with specific experience managing direct spend of targeted commodities.
  • Ability to map supply chains and overcome obstacles, both internal and external, by presenting facts to support projects' value to the business. Work with Internal stakeholders to overcome objections.
  • Strong background in building strategic relationships with suppliers and internal customers or stakeholders
  • Ability to work with close supervision; self – directed
  • Operational experience of over 8 years, including experience with suppliers in a structure such as Purchasing, Supply Chain, Quality.
  • Knowledge of the development and production processes
  • Experience in Project Management
  • Configuration Management
  • Experience in transverse management
  • Cross functional Management
  • Analysis and formalization of customer requirements
  • Understand the technical environment and customer's expectations
  • Management of the supplier relationships
  • Purchasing administration Across all team members, we are looking for the following attributes:
  • Innovative & Curious
  • Collaborative & Inclusive
  • Committed to Safety
  • Trustworthy
  • Results Focused
  • Driven to Excellence
  • Powered by Teamwork This description outlines the general nature and level of work for this position. Duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may vary by assignment or group.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status. Safran Seats is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. For verification or accommodation requests, please email [email protected] or call 940-363-2068.

We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis. Candidates for positions with Safran Seats must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Employment eligibility verification will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position Relocation assistance may offered for this position.

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