Commodity Buyer – Hydraulic Systems and Proprietary Parts Commodity; HSPP

Commodity Buyer – Hydraulic Systems and Proprietary Parts Commodity (HSPP)

Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.

Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking.

Safran Landing Systems is the world leader in aircraft landing and braking systems. Its expertise covers the entire life cycle of its products, from design and manufacturing to maintenance and repair. The company has partnerships with more than 25 airframers in civil, regional, commercial and military transport, supporting more than 35,000 aircraft and making over 100,000 landings every day.

Domain:
Performance and Support

Job field / Job profile:
Purchasing - Commodity purchasing

Job title:

Commodity Buyer – Hydraulic Systems and Proprietary Parts Commodity (HSPP)

Employment type:

Permanent

Professional category:
Employees / Staff

Part time / Full time:
Full-time

Safran Landing Systems Canada is seeking a Commodity Buyer for hydraulic systems and proprietary parts, based in Toronto.

You will manage purchases for the Landing Gear & Integration Division, working with 5 global sites (Bidos and Molsheim in France, Gloucester in the UK, Toronto in Canada, and Suzhou in China), with a representative role in Toronto.

Reporting to the Commodity Manager, you will handle purchasing hydraulic systems & proprietary parts commodity. Responsibilities will include:

• Define and implement the commodity strategy in collaboration with other departments.
• Manage a robust supplier panel: monitor financial risks and market opportunities, ensure timely payments, and support suppliers when needed.
• Organize sourcing activities (including carbon footprint reduction objectives and REACH transition).
• Ensure full contract coverage by supplier, program, and site.
• Support SPM in case of supplier failure.
• Contribute to the financial performance of LGI and SE Divisions: cost reduction actions, renegotiation anticipation, and risk/opportunity tracking via the Performance tool.
• Maintain accurate and timely updates in ERP and purchasing tools.
• Promote cross-functional collaboration and knowledge capitalization.

• Develop the supply chain for new programs:
  Lead commodity purchasing activities including prospecting, launching RFQs, preparing and coordinating SSC (Supplier Selection Committee), and managing contractualization.
• Manage specific topics for the Toronto plant:
  Handle unassigned requisitions, ensure P2P process compliance, and support TOR MRO needs (e.g., hardware).
• Act as a key facilitator for the HSPP team within the Toronto organization.
• For example, you may be asked to assist team members by connecting them with the right contacts within the plant or by extracting Toronto program data from PDM, while ensuring full compliance with confidentiality requirements (ITAR).

• Strong data management skills and advanced Excel knowledge.
• Being autonomous is a major requirement for this position.
• Rigorous, persistent, curious, and communicative.
• At least 5 years of experience in same type of position.
• Experience in transversal organizations and interest in an international environment.
• Comfortable with workload tracking tools and prioritization.
• Reactive for urgent needs while managing long-term projects.
• Strong customer-service mindset.
• French language skills are a plus.

• Strong ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the internal organization and with suppliers.
• Proactive mindset, able to take ownership of topics with motivation to add value, anticipate risks, and raise alerts in case of difficulties.
• Rigor, curiosity, analytical thinking, and pragmatism.
• Willingness to…