Associate Executive - Procurement M/F

Job description

Associate Executive - Procurement M/F

Vacancy details

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

2026-174097

Position description

Domain

Production

Job field / Job profile

Supply chain - Procurement officer

Job title

Associate Executive - Procurement M/F

Employment type

Permanent

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

• 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.

Candidate skills & requirements

• Minimum 3 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.

Position location

Job location

Asia, India

City (-ies)

No. 6P, Singahalli Village 562149 Karnataka

Candidate criteria

Minimum education level achieved

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum experience level required

More than 3 years

Additional Languages preferred

English (Fluent)