Manager, Strategic Purchasing M/F

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.

Reference number

2026-173727

Job details

Job title

Manager, Strategic Purchasing M/F

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Supervisory staff

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

Manage team in order to implement purchasing strategies in liaise with SAFRAN Purchasing.

Sell Safran Group organization to affiliates.

Ensure development of Safran Purchasing common reporting tool.

With the scope of indirect commodities, coach and mentor direct reports during request for quotations, supplier responses analysis, complex contract negotiations and implementation of supplier business awards for the assigned commodities.

Ensure reporting to central organization.

Lead companies to best practices in purchasing.

Define and manage corporate projects, ex.: collect, consolidate, aggregate, standardize and rationalize internal requirements or/and consumption including budget and Strategic Plan.

Formalize follow-up and reporting about market vision, commodity SAFRAN needs (short and medium term)





Watch and suggest organization improvement for the dedicated indirect Purchasing resources in North American zone

Develops road map through analyzing global spend and identifying cost reduction opportunities at corporate level for North America.

Works collaboratively with internal customers to understand and consolidate purchasing requirements from all Safran companies

Target the best market options

Monitors supplier performance and contract execution

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

Develop market intelligence and validate commodity strategies including type of management: General, Country, Regional, Local.

Defines procedures, practices, processes and contract models (in collaboration with Legal) to best market standards for each commodity group.

Proposes improvements of tools & processes and develop purchasing maturity within the Group, fosters operational excellence.

Partners with the Senior Management Team and Safran group teams to align purchasing with the overall business strategy.

Reports to corporate purchasing directorate.

KPIs:

Targeted savings

% Contract coverage

Internal customer satisfaction feedback

Candidate skills & requirements

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:

Education:

Bachelor's Degree (BA/BS) or equivalent

Professional Experience:

Ten (10) or more years of related experience in an aerospace or manufacturing environment.

Key Capabilities:

Teamwork and Collaboration

Ability to manage a team in an international environment





Ability to build and manage contacts with international Group managers and Directors

Ability to interact and adapt communication and style with personnel from all levels of company.

Analytical Skills

Ability to break down and analyze information and then provide sound judgment and recommendations.

Initiative

Displays self-confidence, takes ownership and acts proactively to make things happen in the organization.

Assertiveness

Ability to adopt a win-win approach to negotiation. He/she deals with conflict constructively, argues skillfully and can put forward sound contributions even in the face of opposition.

Core Competencies:

Job Knowledge and Expertise

Demonstrates knowledge of the procurement and supply chain industry

Must have Intermediate to advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office: Excel, Word & Outlook

Knowledge of ERP systems such as SAP is a plus

Knowledge of French language is a plus

Technical knowledge or Engineering background is a plus

Customer Orientation

Seeks to understand internal customer needs and expectations; understands and delivers customer value promotes open and frequent communications with management, suppliers; and develops partnerships.

Negotiation/Persuasion

Applies knowledge and expertise to objectively represent a position. Uses appropriate analytical tools to assist in presenting ideas.

Job location

Job location

North America, Mexico

City (-ies)

Carretera Estatal 200 km. 22 547B. Parque Aeroespacial de Querétaro. 76278 Querétaro

Applicant criteria

Minimum education level achieved

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum experience level required

More than 8 years

Additional Languages preferred

English (Bilingual)

Spanish (Bilingual)

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