Director, Purchasing (H/F) - SAFRAN AEROSYSTEMS EVACUATION - AEROCONTACT : Job Details

Safran est un groupe international de haute technologie opérant dans les domaines de l'aéronautique (propulsion, équipements et intérieurs), de l'espace et de la défense. Sa mission : contribuer durablement à un monde plus sûr, où le transport aérien devient toujours plus respectueux de l'environnement, plus confortable et plus accessible.

Implanté sur tous les continents, le Groupe emploie 100 000 collaborateurs pour un chiffre d'affaires de 27,3 milliards d'euros en 2024, et occupe, seul ou en partenariat, des positions de premier plan mondial ou européen sur ses marchés. Safran est la 2ème entreprise du secteur aéronautique et défense du classement « World's Best Companies 2024 » du magazine TIME.

Safran Aerosystems est l'un des leaders mondiaux des systèmes aéronautiques dédiés à la sécurité des avions et hélicoptères ainsi qu'à la gestion des fluides et du carburant. La société est un acteur clé dans le domaine de la sécurité des vols (oxygène, évacuation, flottabilités) et participe à la décarbonation de l'aviation grâce aux carburants alternatifs durables et aux nouvelles architectures moteurs.

Mission description: The Purchasing Director will direct and oversee the company's Purchasing Department supporting the Evacuation Systems business with a portfolio of over $130 million of materials, supplies and services spend. This position will identify, lead, and execute strategic activities that will generate long term supplier relationships while managing cost reduction opportunities.

Responsibilities: Developing and implementing purchasing strategies aligned with the organization's overall business objectives. Develop the Department's annual strategic plan and oversee the Purchasing Department's execution of the annual plan and progress toward that plan as well as other Department goals. Responsible for the continuous development of a strategic and qualified global Approved Supplier base that will annually provide approximately $130 million of materials, supplies and services.

• Directly responsible for the overall administration, coordination and evaluation of the Purchasing function.
• Responsible for the negotiation of multi-year contracts to ensure optimal pricing, quality and delivery of commodity materials used at all facilities.
• Collaborate with other business functions to search out the most cost effective solutions to complex supply problems.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers, including monitoring vendor performance and identifying areas of improvement.

Requirements: BA/BS in Supply Chain Management, Economics, Finance, Operations, Engineering, Business, Accounting or Manufacturing related field or equivalent experience preferred, MBA a plus. Minimum 8+ years purchasing experience and experience in strategic sourcing. Proficiency in Microsoft Office including word, excel, access and outlook. General knowledge of the principles and practices of World Class Supply Chain Systems. Exceptional negotiation skills with above average communication skills.