Indirect Purchasing Officer - Safran Seats Dubai M-F

Job Description

Job Requirements

• 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

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This position is located in Dubai, UAE.
Travel requirements: Occasional domestic and regional travel to suppliers and Safran procurement meetings.

Company Information

Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of aerospace (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space and defense. Its mission is to contribute sustainably to a safer world, where air transport becomes ever more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Present on every continent, the Group employs 110,000 people and generated €31.3 billion in revenue in 2025. Safran holds, either independently or through partnerships, leading global or European positions in its markets.

Safran was ranked second in the Aerospace & Defense sector in TIME magazine's ""World's Best Companies 2025"" ranking.

With more than one million seats installed across the fleets of the world's leading airlines, Safran Seats is one of the global leaders in passenger, crew, aircraft and helicopter seating, delivering innovative, high value-added solutions.