Commodity Manager

Job details

General information

Entity

Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of aerospace (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space and defense. Its mission is to contribute sustainably to a safer world, where air transport becomes ever more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Present on every continent, the Group employs 110,000 people and generated €31.3 billion in revenue in 2025.

Safran holds, either independently or through partnerships, leading global or European positions in its markets.

Safran was ranked second in the Aerospace & Defense sector in TIME magazine's ""World's Best Companies 2025"" ranking.

Safran Cabin is the world's No. 1 in aircraft interiors. Safran Cabin provides innovative, smart and sustainable cabin interiors, as well as advanced water and waste management systems.

Here, you will develop your skills and grow within a community of experts who enrich your experience every day.

Here, collaboration connects our teams across the globe.

Did you know? We have probably already flown together!

Would you like to join us? Learn more about Safran Cabin here.

(Hyperlink: https://www.safran-group.com/en/companies/safran-cabin)

Reference number

2026-188987

Job details

Domain

Production

Job field / Job profile

Purchasing - Commodity purchasing

Job title

Commodity Manager

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Professional, Engineer & Manager

Part time / Full time

Full-time

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 suppliers that constitute the Safran Cabin supply base.

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

The Commodity Manager independently 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.

Candidate skills & requirements

Education: Bachelor's degree

Experience: At least 8 years in the position of Strategic Buyer or Manager, other Commodity Manager role or related function

APICS ASCM Certification

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 their commodities.
- 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 general 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

Job location

Job location

North America, Mexico

City (-ies)

Avenida Central y Avenida Tabalaopa 8903 Parque Industrial 31385 BC Mexico Chihuahua

Applicant criteria

Minimum education level achieved

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum experience level required

First experience

Additional Languages preferred

English (Bilingual)

📌 Commodity Manager (Chihuahua)
🏢 Safran
📍 Chihuahua