Director Direct Purchasing Morocco F/H

Job description

In the role of Purchasing Director, Morocco, you will be responsible for identifying and developing a competitive supplier panel in Morocco for the production purchasing scope. The objective is to achieve Safran's localization targets in Morocco, boost suppliers' development and production capabilities, and support capacity needs along with components exports to affiliate markets. This role involves strategic sourcing, fostering supplier relationships, negotiating partnerships and ensuring compliance with the group's process and quality standards.

The director will conduct market intelligence and monitor supplier's performance to optimize capacities, competitiveness and maintain a resilient supply chain. Additionally, the position requires strong collaboration with internal stakeholders in Purchasing, Engineering, Supply Chain and Manufacturing to align Moroccan purchasing / procurement strategies with the group's strategic objectives. Strong negotiation skills, an extended knowledge of the Moroccan Aerospace and Defense supplier base and a proactive approach to supplier localization are essential for success in this role 10+ years' experience in Purchasing, Procurement 5+ years' experience in a management position; multicultural environment preferred Extended knowledge of the Moroccan Aerospace and Defense supplier base Excellent oral and written communication skills Autonomous, rigorous, team leader and result oriented mind-set