Indirect Purchasing Officer

Ready to take part in shaping the future of aerospace in the Middle East? Safran Seats is expanding its industrial footprint with a brand-new production plant, bringing our expertise even closer to customers and the region's dynamic aviation hub. Here, our teams will deliver top-tier Business and Economy Class seats, supporting airline partners. To join this exciting new journey, we are now seeking an Indirect Purchasing Officer to manage and optimize all non-production purchasing categories, directly supporting operational teams.

As part of your responsabilities in this role, you will :

• Manage and optimize indirect purchasing commodities on site (maintenance, energy, general services, IT, security, staffing, transport, PPE, general supplies) in line with Group procurement policy.
• Source, evaluate and select local and regional suppliers (Middle East), ensuring quality, cost and delivery performance.
• Negotiate offers, contracts and commercial terms, optimizing Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).
• Monitor supplier performance (KPIs, improvement plans, risk management).
• Ensure compliance of purchases with local UAE regulations (customs, import, labour law, ESG requirements).
• Collaborate with site operational teams (production, maintenance, HR, finance) to identify needs and prioritize procurement actions.
• Contribute to Safran Seats & Group-level harmonization and digitalization projects for indirect procurement.
• Report site procurement activity (savings achieved, performance indicators, supplier risks) to Procurement Management.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Master's degree or equivalent (Business School, Engineering School, or University) with a specialization in Procurement/Supply Chain, or equivalent experience
• 5 to 10 years' proven experience in indirect procurement, ideally within an international industrial environment
• Proficient in all aspects of indirect purchasing tools and methods, including: sourcing, negotiation, contract management
• Strong ability to perform Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) analysis
• Skilled in supplier performance management and risk assessment
• Fluent professional English
• French and/or Arabic language skills are desirable
• Demonstrated experience working cross-functionally
• Strong culture of continuous improvement and empowerment