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Procurement Supervisor

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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 Electronics & Defense offers its customers onboard intelligence solutions allowing them to understand the environment, reduce mental load and guarantee a trajectory, even in critical situations, in all environments: on land, at sea, in the sky or space. The company harnesses the expertise of its 13,000 employees towards these three functions: observe, decide and guide, for the civil and military markets.

Reference number

2025-166822

Job details

Domain

Production

Job field / Job profile

Supply chain - Procurement officer

Job title

Procurement Supervisor

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Supervisory staff

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

Job Summary:

The Procurement Supervisor is responsible for driving customer satisfaction through procurement excellence by ensuring suppliers deliver On Time, On Quality and On Cost. Issue Purchase Orders to pricing, terms & conditions negotiated and agreed to by Safran.

Essential Job Functions:

• Supervise a team of buyers. Provide training, guidance, and performance evaluations to ensure team effectiveness and development.

• Develop and implement procurement strategies that align with the company's goals and objectives, ensuring cost-effective purchasing and optimal inventory levels.

• Ensure compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and ethical standards. Prepare and present reports on procurement activities, savings, and performance metrics.

• Work with other departments, such as logistics, production, and R&D, to understand their needs and ensure alignment in procurement plans.

• Negotiating Long Term Agreements.

• Manage projects assigned by the manager, working with peers in other departments.

• Analyzing data, including enterprise requirements, planning information, and preparing reports as needed to facilitate and recommend actions to ensure optimal supply chain execution.

• Conduct market analysis to stay informed of industry trends, price changes, and new products to make well-informed buying decisions.

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

Travel Specificity:

Potential travel between Grand Prairie, Texas and other locations up to 10%.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Work Environment

The work environment is office. Noise level in the office is typically quiet while the noise level in the shop can occasionally require hearing protection.

Candidate skills & requirements

Required Competencies:

Education/Experience :

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or a related field is preferred or equivalent work experience in place of formal education.

• Professional certifications such as Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) or Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP) are preferred.

• Typical experience:

- 5 years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must have SAP Experience.

• Capacity to logically solve problems and manage projects by utilizing a data-driven, detail-oriented approach.

• Analytical ability to prepare supplier performance reports, cost/price analyses, and other performance measures.

• Proficient computer skills: Microsoft Office Suite: Excel, MS Outlook, and Word.

• Working knowledge of AS9100, ISO-9001/ FAR/DFAR U.S. Government procurement procedures preferred.

Leadership Skills / Management Skills / Personal Skills:

• Change Agent

• Exceptional character, honesty, integrity and reliability

• Well organized, resourceful and efficient

• Sets the highest standard of professionalism

• Treats everyone with the utmost decency and respect

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Drives culture in a very positive way

• Demonstrated ability to work well with others and to participate in and/or lead a cross-functional team.

• Proven use of negotiation techniques and tactics.

• Possess the ability to drive for results, hold self and others accountable, and continuously improve.

Annual salary

Based On Market Rate

Job location

Job location

North America, United States, Texas

City (-ies)

Grand Prairie, TX 75052

Applicant criteria

Minimum education level achieved

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum experience level required

More than 5 years

ITAR Controlled Position: Select "Yes" if role requires U.S. citizenship/permanent residency

Yes