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Purchasing Officer

Preligens

Preligens

Operations
Dubai - United Arab Emirates
Posted on Dec 11, 2024

Purchasing Officer

Published
Company : Safran Aerosystems Services Job field : Purchasing Location : Dubai , United Arab Emirates Contract type : Permanent Contract duration : Full-time Required degree : Bachelor's Degree Required experience : More than 3 years Spoken language(s) : English Fluent
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Job Description

- Responsible for the purchasing process of indirect materials (Non-145).
- Administration of all purchasing activities using multiple platforms (M3, PEGA, Hyperion, Power BI etc)
- Coordination with suppliers for database creation, compliance with Safran regulations, technical expertise, commercial and lead-time negotiations and checking the possibility for annual contracts.
- Ensure supplier's database is up to date. Coordinating with suppliers for updated DUNS, Trade License, Bank account details, TRN and ISO and other quality related documents.
- Coordinate with Engineering Department for fabrication and built to order products while developing new capabilities.
- Maintain excellent working relationship with existing suppliers on behalf of the company.
- Perform supplier evaluation based on the group provided tools on regular intervals.
- Perform bi-annual internal supplier review with all the stakeholders of the company.
- Ensure required number of quotations are received, comparisons are done and POs are placed as per the Purchasing Procedure.
- Follow up with the suppliers for on time delivery.
- Ensure timely replenishment of chemicals and consumables to avoid work stoppage.
- Provide feedback, updates and alternate solutions, materials and services for existing and upcoming projects.
- Ensure with the user that goods and services received are as per the PO.
- Coordinate with Accounts Payable for timely payment to the suppliers.
- Monitor payments on annual POs and timely inform the management for any possible cost overrun.
- Handle purchases without POs as per the company policy.
- Support in drafting commercial aspects of purchase and service contracts for the company.
- Maintain monthly purchasing KPIs of SOTD, Quality, Response and Savings.
- Performs miscellaneous duties as assigned by the manager.

Job Requirements

Familiar with ERP's
Familiar with reporting and analysis tools
Familiar with Microsoft office suite
- Supplier management
- Issues tracking
- Awareness of how Part 145 organization works
- Health and safety regulations.
- SAS M3, Hyperion, PEGA, Power BI & Web Portals
- Understanding of stock value, depreciation, shelf life and FIFO terminologies
- Purchase to Pay Cycle
- Ability to maintain quality standards.
- Ability to understand and follow safety procedures.
- Ability to lead and train staff
- Ability to prepare routine administrative paperwork.
- Ability to detect problems and report information to appropriate personnel.
- Knowledge of shipping methods and procedures.
- Ability to effectively communicate with suppliers.

92,000
employees worldwide
27
Number of countries where Safran is located
35
business area families