Indirect Purchaser - Safran Seats Dubai M/F

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Indirect Purchaser - Safran Seats Dubai M/F Permanent Professional, Engineer & Manager Full-time 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