Strategic External Supply Planning Lead

Safran Group

Abu Dhabi

On-site

AED 420,000 - 540,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Safran Seats in Abu Dhabi is seeking an External Supply Planning Manager to lead the operational and tactical planning of externally supplied components and materials, ensuring uninterrupted production through supplier management in collaboration with the buying organization.

You will coach a team of about five, monitor procurement KPIs, and drive continuous improvement and Lean initiatives across ERP-driven schedules.

Qualifications

Minimum 5 years' experience in procurement planning and supplier management.
Strong knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and supplier portals.
Experience with Lean practices and risk mitigation.
Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

Lead daily and weekly procurement activities, aligning with ERP-driven production schedules.
Ensure timely placement, maintenance, and follow-up of purchase orders to suppliers.
Manage supplier priorities, shortage routines, and orderbook performance.
Provide supply chain input for strategic sourcing and supplier selection decisions.
Monitor supplier capacity against rolling forecasts and coordinate with international teams to address gaps.
Maintain critical supplier risk registers and mitigation plans.
Ensure procurement processes are documented and drive continuous improvement.
Track and manage procurement KPIs and on-time delivery metrics.
Coach, develop, and support a team of around five, setting performance goals.