Domain Purchasing Manager M/F (H/F)

SAFRAN INDIA; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 4,500,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Safran India is seeking a Domain Purchasing Manager to lead all purchasing activities within a defined domain. You will develop and execute the purchasing strategy, manage strategic suppliers, and drive cost optimization, innovation, and sustainability.

You will oversee a team of Commodity Managers and Buyers, collaborate with Business Units and Group, monitor market trends, ensure compliance with procurement policies, and mentor teams to deliver value and results.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in purchasing or supply chain management, including leadership roles.
• Strong knowledge of strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, and supplier performance management.
• Solid understanding of market mechanisms, risk management and cost structure analysis.
• Excellent communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in industrial, automotive, aerospace, or technology environments preferred.
• International exposure.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement domain-specific purchasing strategies aligned with policies.
• Negotiate complex contracts ensuring best total cost of ownership.
• Develop and manage supplier panels with qualification and risk assessment.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to drive value creation.
• Monitor market trends, risks and innovations to propose sourcing solutions.
• Ensure resources (skills, equipment) meet objectives and timelines.
• Mentor buyers and coordinate multiple projects and teams.
• Ensure compliance with policies, ethics, and sustainability requirements.

Education

Bachelor/Master's degree in engineering, supply chain, business or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Safran est un groupe international de haute technologie opérant dans les domaines de l'aéronautique (propulsion, équipements et intérieurs), de l'espace et de la défense. Sa mission : contribuer durablement à un monde plus sûr, où le transport aérien devient toujours plus respectueux de l'environnement, plus confortable et plus accessible. Implanté sur tous les continents, le Groupe emploie 110 000 collaborateurs pour un chiffre d'affaires de 31,3 milliards d'euros en 2025, et occupe, seul ou en partenariat, des positions de premier plan mondial ou européen sur ses marchés.

Safran est la 2ème entreprise du secteur aéronautique et défense du classement « World's Best Companies 2025 » du magazine TIME.

Parce que nous sommes persuadés que chaque talent compte, nous valorisons et encourageons les candidatures de personnes en situation de handicap pour nos opportunités d'emploi.

Descriptif mission

The Domain Purchasing Manager leads and manages all purchasing activities within a defined domain. This role is responsible for developing and executing the purchasing strategy, managing supplier relations with strategic suppliers, and driving cost optimization, innovation and sustainability initiatives within their scope. The position requires strong leadership, strategic thinking, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure alignment with company and group-level objectives.

• Provide strong technical and functional leadership within your scope to ensure effective coordination among various stakeholders (Business Units and Group).
• Define and implement domain-specific purchasing strategies aligned with overall company and group procurement policies.
• Negotiate complex contracts and agreements, securing the best total cost of ownership and long-term competitiveness.
• Develop and manage a robust supplier panel, including supplier selection, qualification, and risk assessment.
• Seamless collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders to anticipate needs and drive value creation.
• Monitor market trends, risks, and technological innovations relevant to the domain, proposing proactive sourcing solutions.
• Ensure projects are equipped with the necessary resources (skills, equipment) to meet objectives and timelines.
• Supervise Commodity Managers and Buyers, and/or ensure the coordination and management of multiple projects, resources, and means.
• Manage high-level strategic issues within the organization (internal and external), involving complex negotiations that impact company performance.
• Represent the commodity/domain at the group level.
• Sensitize stakeholders to explain the Purchasing vision and strategy and gain their buy-in to achieve expected results.
• Support and mentor buyers within the domain, sharing expertise and fostering professional development.
• Ensure compliance with company processes, internal policies, ethics, and sustainability requirements.
• Define and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), providing strategic insights to top management.
• Serve as a reference point for other buyers and managers to benefit from your expertise and experience.

Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field.

• 15+years of experience in purchasing or supply chain management, including experience in leadership or domain-focused role.
• Strong knowledge of strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, and supplier performance management.
• Solid understanding of market mechanisms, risk management, and cost structure analysis.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or equivalent).
• Professional proficiency in English (additional languages as French are a plus).
• Experience in an industrial, automotive, aerospace, or technology environment preferred.
• International exposure.
• Managerial skills, previous experience of directly handling teams of buyers/managers remotely.