External Supply Planning Manager – Aerospace (Dubai)

Safran; Dubai; On-site; AED 280,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Safran is expanding its footprint in the Middle East with a new production plant in Dubai. We are hiring an External Supply Planning Planner to lead the operational and tactical planning of externally supplied components and materials, ensuring uninterrupted production through effective supplier management with the strategic Purchasing organization.

You will manage daily/weekly procurement activities, coordinate with internal/external suppliers, and drive performance via KPIs while developing a

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in procurement planning and supplier management.
• Strong technical expertise with ERP/MRP systems, supplier portals, and supply chain analytic tools.
• Solid knowledge of inventory planning methods, demand and supply analysis, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Experience in supplier relationship and performance management, including escalation and recovery plans.
• Lean practices experience; greenbelt qualification a plus.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office and relevant analytical/management software.
• Excellent interpersonal, planning, and communication skills with the ability to coach, lead, and develop a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily and weekly procurement activities, ensuring alignment with ERP-driven production schedules.
• Ensure timely placement, maintenance, and follow-up of purchase orders to both internal and external suppliers.
• Manage supplier priorities, shortage routines, and orderbook performance in line with changing production requirements.
• Provide supply chain input for strategic sourcing and supplier selection decisions.
• Monitor supplier capacity against rolling forecasts and work with international teams to address any shortfalls or disruptions.
• Maintain critical supplier risk registers and operational mitigation plans.
• Ensure procurement processes are documented and compliant with Internal Referential standards, driving continuous and digital improvement in line with business transformation initiatives.
• Track and manage procurement KPIs and on-time delivery metrics.
• Coach, develop, and support a team of approximately five.

Skills

Procurement planning

Supplier management

Lean practices

Leadership

Education

Master's degree

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Supplier portals

Analytical software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Safran is expanding its footprint in the Middle East with a new production plant in Dubai. We are hiring an External Supply Planning Planner to lead the operational and tactical planning of externally supplied components and materials, ensuring uninterrupted production through effective supplier management with the strategic Purchasing organization.

You will manage daily/weekly procurement activities, coordinate with internal/external suppliers, and drive performance via KPIs while developing a