Job Description
Purchasing Manager
**Job details**
**General information**
**Entity**
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 Cabin designs, certifies, manufactures and supports innovative aircraft cabin interiors, equipment and systems, providing airlines and OEM Customers with distinctive aircraft branding, and their passengers with a safe, comfortable and enjoyable flying experience.
**Reference number**
2025-169307
**Job details**
**Domain**
Programs / Customer Relations
**Job field / Job profile**
Supply chain - Supply chain manager
**Job title**
Purchasing Manager
**Employment type**
Permanent
**Professional category**
Professional, Engineer & Manager
**Part time / Full time**
Full-time
**Job description**
* Participation in the company's evolution and value creation: The Supply Chain Manager actively contributes to the company's evolution by seeking value creation opportunities.
* Direct cost reduction: Controlling operational costs and gathering relevant information are essential tasks of the Supply Chain Manager.
* Budget planning: The Supply Chain Manager establishes the budget for costs related to inventory, distribution, and transportation, updating expense forecasts and collaborating with management control.
* Reorganization of the logistics system: The Supply Chain Manager organizes operations and transportation and warehousing systems to optimize the flow of goods.
* Coordination with other company functions: The Supply Chain Manager coordinates their activities with other company functions and participates in international development.
* Service level improvement: The Supply Chain Manager ensures continuous improvement of service levels by paying constant attention to customer needs.
* Organization of the logistics information system: The Supply Chain Manager is responsible for organizing the logistics information system.
* Defining Key Performance Indicators (KPIs): The Supply Chain Manager establishes an appropriate set of KPIs to monitor activity and shares this information with the management team.
* Implementing Continuous Improvement Methodologies: Implements continuous improvement methodologies such as TPS, WCM, Lean Six Sigma, etc.
**But what else? (advantages, specificities, etc.)**
* Participation in the company's evolution and value creation: The Supply Chain Manager actively contributes to the company's evolution by seeking value creation opportunities.
* Direct cost reduction: Controlling operational costs and gathering relevant information are essential tasks of the Supply Chain Manager.
* Budget planning: The Supply Chain Manager establishes the budget for costs related to inventory, distribution, and transportation, updating expense forecasts and collaborating with management control.
* Reorganization of the logistics system: The Supply Chain Manager organizes operations and transportation and warehousing systems to optimize the flow of goods.
* Coordination with other company functions: The Supply Chain Manager coordinates their activities with other company functions and participates in international development.
* Service level improvement: The Supply Chain Manager ensures continuous improvement of service levels by paying constant attention to customer needs.
* Organization of the logistics information system: The Supply Chain Manager is responsible for organizing the logistics information system.
* Defining Key Performance Indicators (KPIs): The Supply Chain Manager establishes an appropriate set of KPIs to monitor activity and shares this information with the management team.
* Implementing Continuous Improvement Methodologies: Implements continuous improvement methodologies such as TPS, WCM, Lean Six Sigma, etc.
**Candidate skills & requirements**
* Strong sensitivity to customer needs and be customer-oriented.
* Have a solid understanding of information technologies.
* Demonstrate analytical and organizational skills.
* Demonstrate creativity, flexibility, and quick decision-making.
* Have strong interpersonal skills.
* Strong emotional intelligence.
* Have a dynamic personality.
* Problem-solving skills.
* Demonstrate autonomy, flexibility, and creativity.
* Be an effective communicator.
* Demonstrate strong leadership.
* Be proficient in operations management and budget control.
* Financial acumen and the ability to understand, analyze, and interpret financial data.
* Have the ability to manage projects at multiple levels to completion.
* Be able to work effectively with all business stakeholders.
* Presentation skills for internal and external audiences.
**Job location**
**Job location**
North America, Mexico, Chihuahua
**City (-ies)**
Avenida Central y Avenida Tabalaopa 8903 Parque Industrial 31385 BC Mexico Chihuahua
**Applicant criteria**
**Minimum education level achieved**
Master Degree
**Minimum experience level required**
More than 5 years
**Additional Languages preferred**
English (Fluent)
**Job details**
**General information**
**Entity**
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 Cabin designs, certifies, manufactures and supports innovative aircraft cabin interiors, equipment and systems, providing airlines and OEM Customers with distinctive aircraft branding, and their passengers with a safe, comfortable and enjoyable flying experience.
**Reference number**
2025-169307
**Job details**
**Domain**
Programs / Customer Relations
**Job field / Job profile**
Supply chain - Supply chain manager
**Job title**
Purchasing Manager
**Employment type**
Permanent
**Professional category**
Professional, Engineer & Manager
**Part time / Full time**
Full-time
**Job description**
* Participation in the company's evolution and value creation: The Supply Chain Manager actively contributes to the company's evolution by seeking value creation opportunities.
* Direct cost reduction: Controlling operational costs and gathering relevant information are essential tasks of the Supply Chain Manager.
* Budget planning: The Supply Chain Manager establishes the budget for costs related to inventory, distribution, and transportation, updating expense forecasts and collaborating with management control.
* Reorganization of the logistics system: The Supply Chain Manager organizes operations and transportation and warehousing systems to optimize the flow of goods.
* Coordination with other company functions: The Supply Chain Manager coordinates their activities with other company functions and participates in international development.
* Service level improvement: The Supply Chain Manager ensures continuous improvement of service levels by paying constant attention to customer needs.
* Organization of the logistics information system: The Supply Chain Manager is responsible for organizing the logistics information system.
* Defining Key Performance Indicators (KPIs): The Supply Chain Manager establishes an appropriate set of KPIs to monitor activity and shares this information with the management team.
* Implementing Continuous Improvement Methodologies: Implements continuous improvement methodologies such as TPS, WCM, Lean Six Sigma, etc.
**But what else? (advantages, specificities, etc.)**
* Participation in the company's evolution and value creation: The Supply Chain Manager actively contributes to the company's evolution by seeking value creation opportunities.
* Direct cost reduction: Controlling operational costs and gathering relevant information are essential tasks of the Supply Chain Manager.
* Budget planning: The Supply Chain Manager establishes the budget for costs related to inventory, distribution, and transportation, updating expense forecasts and collaborating with management control.
* Reorganization of the logistics system: The Supply Chain Manager organizes operations and transportation and warehousing systems to optimize the flow of goods.
* Coordination with other company functions: The Supply Chain Manager coordinates their activities with other company functions and participates in international development.
* Service level improvement: The Supply Chain Manager ensures continuous improvement of service levels by paying constant attention to customer needs.
* Organization of the logistics information system: The Supply Chain Manager is responsible for organizing the logistics information system.
* Defining Key Performance Indicators (KPIs): The Supply Chain Manager establishes an appropriate set of KPIs to monitor activity and shares this information with the management team.
* Implementing Continuous Improvement Methodologies: Implements continuous improvement methodologies such as TPS, WCM, Lean Six Sigma, etc.
**Candidate skills & requirements**
* Strong sensitivity to customer needs and be customer-oriented.
* Have a solid understanding of information technologies.
* Demonstrate analytical and organizational skills.
* Demonstrate creativity, flexibility, and quick decision-making.
* Have strong interpersonal skills.
* Strong emotional intelligence.
* Have a dynamic personality.
* Problem-solving skills.
* Demonstrate autonomy, flexibility, and creativity.
* Be an effective communicator.
* Demonstrate strong leadership.
* Be proficient in operations management and budget control.
* Financial acumen and the ability to understand, analyze, and interpret financial data.
* Have the ability to manage projects at multiple levels to completion.
* Be able to work effectively with all business stakeholders.
* Presentation skills for internal and external audiences.
**Job location**
**Job location**
North America, Mexico, Chihuahua
**City (-ies)**
Avenida Central y Avenida Tabalaopa 8903 Parque Industrial 31385 BC Mexico Chihuahua
**Applicant criteria**
**Minimum education level achieved**
Master Degree
**Minimum experience level required**
More than 5 years
**Additional Languages preferred**
English (Fluent)
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