Strategic Sourcing Manager (H/F) (M/F)

Safran est un groupe international de haute technologie opérant dans les domaines de l'aéronautique (propulsion, équipements et intérieurs), de l'espace et de la défense. Sa mission : contribuer durablement à un monde plus sûr, où le transport aérien devient toujours plus respectueux de l'environnement, plus confortable et plus accessible. Implanté sur tous les continents, le Groupe emploie 110 00
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0 collaborateurs pour un chiffre d'affaires de 31,3 milliards d'euros en 2025, et occupe, seul ou en partenariat, des positions de premier plan mondial ou européen sur ses marchés.
Safran est la 2ème entreprise du secteur aéronautique et défense du classement « World's Best Companies 2025 » du magazine TIME.
Rejoignez Safran Aerosystems : leader international dans la sécurité aéronautique, la gestion des fluides et du carburant. Notre force ? Innover pour la sécurité des vols (oxygène, évacuation, flottabilité) et piloter la transition vers une aviation décarbonée grâce aux carburants durables. 6 200 collaborateurs, 7 pays et un seul objectif : un ciel plus sûr.
Parce que nous sommes persuadés que chaque talent compte, nous valorisons et encourageons les candidatures de personnes en situation de handicap pour nos opportunités d'emploi.
Mission description
The Lead Strategic Sourcing professional is an experienced procurement expert acting as an individual contributor, without direct managerial responsibility.
Their primary mission is to identify, evaluate, and develop new sources of supply on a global scale in order to strengthen the competitiveness, resilience, and performance of the Safran Aerosystems supplier base. Much of this workload will require an independent thinker capable of performing the necessary research to self-educate in products, commodities and/or suppliers previously unknown.
Working closely with their counterpart based in Europe, the position contributes to defining and implementing sourcing and selected commodity strategies for the Group's the tier one company's and the related business unit's various commodities. The role also provides expertise to the Commodity Managers within the operating entities by supplying market analyses, strategic recommendations, and supplier development opportunities.
The position combines market intelligence, supplier evaluations, leadership and support for commodity strategies, contract negotiation support (as assigned by direct manager), and management of cross-functional projects involving Procurement, Supplier Performance Management (SPM), Engineering, Quality, and/or Supply Chain.
The position holder is recognized for their autonomy, ability to influence, ability to make recommendations and decisions through expertise, credibility, and fact-based recommendations rather than formal authority
Preferred Qualifications
? Master's degree.
? Good knowledge of aerospace industrial processes.
? Knowledge of or experience with the Aero Excellence approach.
? Proficiency in APQP principles and associated quality tools.
? Good understanding of Supply Chain and industrial logistics issues.
? Experience with ERP/MRP systems.
? Professional procurement or supply chain certifications (CPSM, CSCP, or equivalent).
? Fluency in English and French. Any additional language is an advantage.
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Key Competencies
Technical Competencies
? International strategic sourcing
? Supplier development
? Commodity strategies
? Supplier evaluation and qualification
? Commercial negotiation
? Contracting
? Cost and TCO analysis
? Supplier risk management
? APQP
? Aero Excellence
? Supply Chain and industrial logistics
? Aerospace industrial processes
Behavioral Competencies
? Strong autonomy
? Influential leadership
? Cross-functional project management
? Ability to build alignment without hierarchical authority
? Initiative and ability to drive proposals
? Strategic vision
? Results orientation
? Excellent interpersonal skills
? Ability to operate in an international and

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