General information

Entity

Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of aerospace (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space and defense. Its mission is to contribute sustainably to a safer world, where air transport becomes ever more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Present on every continent, the Group employs 110,000 people and generated €31.3 billion in revenue in 2025. Safran holds, either independently or through partnerships, leading global or European positions in its markets.

Safran was ranked second in the Aerospace & Defense sector in TIME magazine's ""World's Best Companies 2025"" ranking.
  

Reference number

2026-190053  

Job details

Domain

Performance and Support

Job field / Job profile

Supply chain - Supply chain manager

Job title

Supply Chain Manager M/F

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Professional, Engineer & Manager

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

Responsible for leading the strategy to identify, assess, select, and develop suppliers for Safran's business units in Mexico, ensuring a competitive and resilient supply chain aligned with quality, cost, delivery, capacity, innovation, and risk mitigation objectives.

But what else? (advantages, specificities, etc.)

Responsible for leading the strategy to identify, assess, select, and develop suppliers for Safran's business units in Mexico, ensuring a competitive and resilient supply chain aligned with quality, cost, delivery, capacity, innovation, and risk mitigation objectives.

Candidate skills & requirements

* Develop and implement the sourcing strategy for domestic and international suppliers.
* Identify, assess, audit, and select new suppliers according to each Business Unit's technical, commercial, and quality requirements.
* Lead RFI, RFP, and RFQ processes and commercial negotiations to secure the best terms for cost, quality, service, and capacity.
* Drive supplier localization and strengthen the supply chain in Mexico.
* Build strategic relationships with key suppliers, supporting their growth and alignment with Safran standards.
* Measure and monitor supplier performance using quality, delivery, cost, capacity, and risk indicators, and establish improvement plans when needed.
* Coordinate supplier development, industrialization, and business transfer projects across the Group's companies.
* Analyze market trends, industrial capabilities, and opportunities to improve supply chain competitiveness.
* Work across Purchasing, Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, and the Business Units to ensure project success.
* Advance sourcing process maturity through structured methods, standardization, risk analysis, and best practices, contributing to a more resilient and sustainable supply chain.
* Provide direct support, as needed, for supply chain performance and supplier quality management activities.

Job location

Job location

North America, Mexico, Chihuahua

City (-ies)

Applicant criteria

Minimum education level achieved

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum experience level required

More than 8 years

Additional Languages preferred

English (Fluent)

Requesting party

Estimated arrival date

10/6/2026

Number of position(s)

1