Aerospace purchasing category Manager Europe- Raw material

Gruppo SKF; Châteauneuf-sur-Isère; Hybride; EUR 70 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading aerospace company is seeking an Aerospace Purchasing Category Manager for Europe. The role involves defining purchasing strategies for raw materials, ensuring suppliers meet capability standards, and collaborating on sourcing projects. Ideal candidates will have strong negotiation skills, a solid educational background, and experience in category management within a multinational environment. The position is based in France with frequent travel required.

Prestations

Thriving industry in aerospace

Opportunity to shape a new position

Stimulating responsibilities and impact

Qualifications

• Strong educational background in engineering or business administration.
• Proven experience in category management, sourcing, and negotiation.
• Knowledge of the aerospace industry is a plus.

Responsabilités

• Define Raw Material strategy for European factories.
• Drive purchasing strategy and execute cost-out opportunities.
• Ensure supplier bases are equipped with required capabilities.
• Collaborate with stakeholders on sourcing projects.
• Implement Supplier Relationship Management practices.

Connaissances

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder management

Project management

Communication skills

Formation

M.Sc./B.Sc. in Engineering or Business Administration

Description du poste

Overview

Aerospace Purchasing Category Manager Europe – Raw Material

Requisition ID: 23469 • Job Category: Purchasing • Contract type: Permanent

Location: Châteauneuf Sur Isere, FR; Lons Le Saunier, FR; Villar Perosa (To), IT; Valenciennes Cedex, FR

Responsibilities

• Define the Raw Material strategy for the European factories in collaboration with the other regions (US & Asia).
• Drive the purchasing strategy development of the Raw Material and identify and execute regional synergies and cost-out opportunities to support all the Aerospace European factories in achieving defined cost targets.
• Ensure that supplier bases are properly equipped with capacity/capability, standardized contracts, and competition models, as well as efficient/effective request-to-order processes.
• Work closely with local purchasing organizations and stakeholders on strategic and tactical sourcing projects.
• Inform stakeholders and the purchasing team about market trends, price changes, and developing response actions as necessary.
• Implement and manage Supplier Relationship Management (SRM), including proactive risk mitigation, sustainability requirements, and global contract management.
• Provide advice and guidance on structural change items, such as sustainability initiatives.
• Support other departments (purchasing, supply chain and new projects, and sustainability teams) in their activities.

What we expect you to have

The ideal candidate combines a strong educational background, solid purchasing experience, and outstanding steel Raw Material skills. Knowledge of Aerospace is a plus.

• M.Sc./B.Sc. Engineering/Business Administration
• Proven experience in category management, sourcing, negotiation, and contracting in a multinational environment.

SKF is committed to creating a diverse environment, and we firmly believe that a diverse workforce is essential for our continued success. Therefore, we only focus on your experience, skills, and potential. Come as you are – just be yourself. #weareSKF

You will enjoy working here if you (are/have)

• Strong analytical and logical reasoning abilities.
• Ability to communicate both in writing and verbally in English efficiently and effectively.
• Excellent communication skills, change management skills, and stakeholder management skills.
• The ability to structure and prioritize proactive and reactive activities.
• Effectively manage cross-functional projects (project management) in a global context.
• Strong business acumen and high integrity/ethics, as well as good negotiation skills.

What we can bring you

• A thriving industry: Join the exciting world of aerospace — a fast-growing and innovative sector.
• A unique opportunity: Bring your ideas and expertise to this newly created position and help shape it from the ground up.
• Meaningful challenges: Take on stimulating responsibilities where your strategic vision will make a real impact.

Some additional information

The position will be based at one of our main European sites: preferably in France (Valenciennes), with Lons-le-Saunier and Valence also under consideration. Alternatively, the role may be located in Villar Perosa, Italy. This position requires frequent travel (around 40%).

Please note that we can\'t accept applications via email.

Is this you?

If the answer is yes, please submit your application with your CV and cover letter no later than November 24th, 2025. Candidates will hear from us shortly after the final application date.

SKF is committed to promoting fairness and inclusivity throughout our recruitment process. To achieve this, we may include assessments and verify the information in your application in compliance with country-specific laws and regulations.

About SKF

SKF has been around for more than a century and today we are one of the world’s largest global suppliers of bearings and supporting solutions for rotating equipment. With more than 40,000 employees in around 130 countries, we are truly global. Our products are found everywhere in society. Wherever there is movement, SKF’s solutions might be at work. This means that we are an important part of the everyday lives of people and companies around the world. See more at www.skf.com.