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.

Safran Electronics & Defense is an international company with more than 19,000 employees who bring together expertise and team spirit to design high-technology solutions for the aerospace, defense and space sectors. By combining human and technological intelligence, the company develops products and services for both civil and military customers, operating on land, at sea, in the air and in space.  

Reference

2026-174106  

Position description

Domain

Production

Job field / Job profile

Supply chain - Procurement officer

Job title

Assistant Manager - Buyer M/F

Employment type

Permanent

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

• Manage the order book and scheduled purchase orders across multiple suppliers
• Raise RFQs, resolve invoice issues and challenge pricing changes where needed
• Provide delivery updates to key stakeholders and ensure escalation files are maintained
• Work closely with Engineering, Finance, Programmes and Operations to resolve supply chain issues
• Monitor and act on your own performance metrics
• Support Account Managers with supplier reviews, cost negotiations, and improvement projects
• Engage with NPI teams to ensure supply readiness for new product introduction
• Assist with change management and supplier strategy in line with business goals
• Drive continuous improvement, cost savings and delivery performance across your supplier base

Candidate skills & requirements

Essential skills:
• Experience in supply chain or manufacturing planning
• Strong relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills
• Excellent organisational and communication skills

Desirable skills:
• Knowledge of SAP
• Confidence to have difficult conversations with suppliers or internal teams
• Analytical approach to data and performance metrics
• Proactive, driven and solution-focused mindset
• Aerospace industry experience
• Understanding of engineering or technical environments
• CIPs qualification and a 2:1 (or above) in Business or Engineering

Position location

Job location

Asia, India

City (-ies)

Candidate criteria

Minimum education level achieved

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum experience level required

More than 8 years

Requester

Number of position(s)

1