Indirect Purchaser - Safran Seats Dubai M/F

Job description

Ready to take part in shaping the future of aerospace in the Middle East? Safran Seats is expanding its industrial footprint with a brand-new production plant, bringing our expertise even closer to customers and the region's dynamic aviation hub. Here, our teams will deliver top-tier Business and Economy Class seats, supporting airline partners. To join this exciting new journey, we are now seeking an Indirect Purchasing Officer to manage and optimize all non-production purchasing categories, directly supporting operational teams.

As part of your responsabilities in this role, you will :

• Manage and optimize indirect purchasing commodities on site (maintenance, energy, general services, IT, security, staffing, transport, PPE, general supplies) in line with Group procurement policy.
• Source, evaluate and select local and regional suppliers (Middle East), ensuring quality, cost and delivery performance.
• Negotiate offers, contracts and commercial terms, optimizing Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).
• Monitor supplier performance (KPIs, improvement plans, risk management).
• Ensure compliance of purchases with local UAE regulations (customs, import, labour law, ESG requirements).
• Collaborate with site operational teams (production, maintenance, HR, finance) to identify needs and prioritize procurement actions.
• Contribute to Safran Seats & Group-level harmonization and digitalization projects for indirect procurement.
• Report site procurement activity (savings achieved, performance indicators, supplier risks) to Procurement Management. This position is located in Dubai, UAE.

Travel requirements

Occasional domestic and regional travel to suppliers and Safran procurement meetings.

• Master's degree or equivalent (Business School, Engineering School, or University) with a specialization in Procurement/Supply Chain, or equivalent experience - 5 to 10 years' proven experience in indirect procurement, ideally within an international industrial environment
• Proficient in all aspects of indirect purchasing tools and methods, including: sourcing, negotiation, contract management
• Strong ability to perform Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) analysis
• Skilled in supplier performance management and risk assessment
• Fluent professional English
• French and/or Arabic language skills are desirable
• Demonstrated experience working cross-functionally
• Strong culture of continuous improvement and empowerment