Manager, Strategic Purchasing M/FJob detailsGeneral informationEntitySafran 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 ****.
Safran holds, either independently or through partnerships, leading general or European positions in its markets.Safran was ranked second in the Aerospace & Defense sector in TIME magazine's ""World's Best Companies ****"" ranking.Reference number***********Job detailsJob titleManager, Strategic Purchasing M/FEmployment typePermanentProfessional categorySupervisory staffPart time / Full timeFull-timeJob descriptionManage 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 zoneDevelops 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 companiesTarget the best market optionsMonitors supplier performance and contract executionBut what else?
(advantages, specificities, etc.)Develop market intelligence and validate commodity strategies including type of management: Global, 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 coverageInternal customer satisfaction feedbackCandidate skills & requirementsREQUIRED COMPETENCIES:Education:Bachelor's Degree (BA/BS) or equivalentProfessional Experience:Ten (10)



or more years of related experience in an aerospace or manufacturing environment.Key Capabilities:Teamwork and CollaborationAbility to manage a team in an international environmentAbility to build and manage contacts with international Group managers and DirectorsAbility to interact and adapt communication and style with personnel from all levels of company.Analytical SkillsAbility to break down and analyze information and then provide sound judgment and recommendations.InitiativeDisplays self-confidence, takes ownership and acts proactively to make things happen in the organization.AssertivenessAbility 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 ExpertiseDemonstrates knowledge of the procurement and supply chain industryMust have Intermediate to advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office: Excel, Word & OutlookKnowledge of ERP systems such as SAP is a plusKnowledge of French language is a plusTechnical knowledge or Engineering background is a plusCustomer OrientationSeeks to understand internal customer needs and expectations; understands and delivers customer value promotes open and frequent communications with management, suppliers; and develops partnerships.Negotiation/PersuasionApplies knowledge and expertise to objectively represent a position.
Uses appropriate analytical tools to assist in presenting ideas.Job locationJob locationNorth America, MexicoCity (-ies)Carretera Estatal 200 km.
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Parque Aeroespacial de Querétaro.
***** QuerétaroApplicant criteriaMinimum education level achievedBachelor's DegreeMinimum experience level requiredMore than 8 yearsAdditional Languages preferredEnglish (Bilingual)Spanish (Bilingual)#J-*****-Ljbffr

📌 Manager, Strategic Purchasing M/F (Santiago de Querétaro)
🏢 Safran Group
📍 Santiago de Querétaro