Americas Indirect Purchasing Leader

Profils; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Safran is seeking a Strategic Purchasing Manager for the Americas to lead the regional indirect purchasing program across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. This role drives cost optimization, supplier governance, and contract management in alignment with Safran Group objectives.

The role involves developing regional strategies, leading a team of commodity managers, and collaborating with cross-functional partners to deliver measurable value through procurement transformation and risk

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, SCM, Engineering, Finance or related field.
• MBA or equivalent advanced degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead regional indirect purchasing strategies for the Americas.
• Drive supplier performance, cost reduction and risk management.
• Develop and manage commodity roadmaps aligned with corporate strategies.
• Collaborate with operations, finance, and legal to optimize contracts.
• Monitor supplier performance and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Promote digitalization, automation, and standardization across procurement.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Negotiation

Financial acumen

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA preferred

Tools

SAP ERP

MS Excel

Job description

Safran is seeking a Strategic Purchasing Manager for the Americas to lead the regional indirect purchasing program across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. This role drives cost optimization, supplier governance, and contract management in alignment with Safran Group objectives.

The role involves developing regional strategies, leading a team of commodity managers, and collaborating with cross-functional partners to deliver measurable value through procurement transformation and risk