Senior Executive-Procurement

Senior Executive-Procurement

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to lead procurement operations for a new SED manufacturing plant in Bengaluru. This role supports growth in electronics and actuation sectors and involves establishing and managing local & international procurement functions aligned with corporate guidelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish and manage procurement activities for the new site in collaboration with the corporate team.
• Generate a review of the procurement schedule to be supplied in compliance with the material requirements and to receive the products in the quantities necessary and on schedule.
• Evaluate onboard and manage suppliers relationships in collaboration with the purchasing team and quality team to maximize cost savings and efficiency.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies based on risks linked to product and/or process, stability of requirements, visibility on forecasts.
• Monitor and improve supplier delivery timelines, lead times, and quality compliance.
• Organize supplier audits, quality inspections, and order expediting.
• Manage actions, plan and task force in case of missing part.
• Manage inventory coordination with stores and co-ordinate with finance teams, ensuring smooth procurement-to-payment processes.
• Send to suppliers’ procurement-related documentation, including invoices, work orders, and forecasts
• To be the focal point to build the local Procurement activities.
• Required to work in individual capacity for multiple roles till full fledge operation starts in the company.
• Achieve and Prepare KPIs as per guideline and present to senior management.

Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum 5 years of procurement experience in the electronics or automotive industry with BE + Supply chain.
• Proven leadership capabilities with strong problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Experience with ERP implementation is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills in English, with the ability to work effectively in multicultural environments.
• Strong team player with collaborative and organizational strengths.

COMPANY INFORMATION

Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 92,000 employees and sales of 23.2 billion euros in 2023, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets. Safran undertakes research and development programs to maintain the environmental priorities of its R&T and innovation roadmap.
Safran is in the 1st place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2023" ranking.