Head of SAFRAN Purchasing APAC in Suzhou

Job description

Entity

Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aircraft propulsion and equipment, space and defense markets. Safran has a global presence, with more than 58,000 employees and sales of 16.5 billion euros in 2017. Working alone or in partnership, Safran holds world or European leadership positions in its core markets. Safran is listed on the Euronext Paris stock exchange, and is part of the CAC 40 and Euro Stoxx 50 indices.
In February 2018, Safran took control of Zodiac Aerospace, significantly expanding its aircraft equipment activities. Zodiac Aerospace has 32,500 employees and generated sales of 5.1 billion euros for its fiscal year ended August 31, 2017.

Safran is ranked among the Top 100 Global Innovators by Thomson Reuters and is featured on the "Happy at work" rankings. The Group places fourth on the Universum ranking for the favorite companies of newly-qualified engineers in France.

Job details

Main domain/Job field

Support functions - Purchasing

Job title

Head of SAFRAN Purchasing APAC in Suzhou

Employment type

Regular Full time

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

- Manage the activities and the performances of the team of Suzhou site in order to achieve QCD targets
- Monitor, manage and optimize procurement activity
- Manage important purchasing projects including scheduling, milestone tracking, status reporting and issue resolution
- Develop requests for quotations, analyze supplier responses, negotiate and implement supplier business
contracts for regional and national indirect commodities
- Collaborate with Safran Purchasing teams to implement purchasing strategies
- Develop road map through analyzing the spend and identifying cost reduction opportunities
- Ensure productivity reporting in Safran Purchasing tools
- Deploy procedures, processes and contract models (in collaboration with Legal), foster best practices
- Monitor supplier performance and contract execution
- Ensure internal customer satisfaction

Candidate skills & requirements

Desired profile

Education:
- Degree holder in Purchasing or equivalent experience

Professional Experience:
- Three to five years' experience in a lead buyer position which includes setting supplier agreements, price negotiations and material planning
- Previously experienced in a similar role in both purchasing and management

Key Capabilities:
- Autonomous
- Communication skills and relationship management
- Organizational and prioritization skills to manage multiple tasks and concurrent projects simultaneously
- Ability to drive organizational change and to develop corporate spirit
- Ability to travel in China and occasionally overseas

Job Knowledge and Expertise:
- Purchasing negotiation skills and related legal aspects
- Procurement, supply chain and cost breakdown analysis
- Advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office
- ERP systems
- Fluent English, French language is an advantage