Purchasing Manager

Safran

Redmond, WA

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$110,000–$140,000 Per Year

SKILLS

Aerospace and Defense, Analysis Skills, Aviation Industry, Business Skills, C-Level Management, Coaching, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Corrective Action, Cost Control, Customer Support/Service, Data Sets, Diversity, Electronics, Establish Priorities, Finance, Green Transportation, Import/Export Compliance, Interpersonal Skills, Inventory Costs, Inventory Levels, Leadership, Lean Manufacturing, Management Strategy, Mentoring, Metrics, Military, Multitasking, Negotiation Skills, Network Administration/Management, Operations Planning, Organizational Skills, Performance Analysis, Performance Metrics, Performance Reviews, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Procurement Management, Procurement Strategy, Production Planning, Project/Program Management, Propulsion, Purchase Orders, Purchasing/Procurement, Quality Management, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Sales, Supply Chain, Talent Management, Team Lead/Manager, Time Management, United States Citizen, Willing to Travel

LOCATION

Redmond, WA

POSTED

13 days ago

Purchasing Manager **Job details** **General information** **Entity** 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 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets. Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking. Safran Electronics & Defense offers its customers onboard intelligence solutions allowing them to understand the environment, reduce mental load and guarantee a trajectory, even in critical situations, in all environments: on land, at sea, in the sky or space. The company harnesses the expertise of its 13,000 employees towards these three functions: observe, decide and guide, for the civil and military markets. **Reference number** 2026-169826 **Job details** **Domain** Performance and Support **Job field / Job profile** Supply chain - Procurement officer **Job title** Purchasing Manager **Employment type** Permanent **Professional category** Professional, Engineer & Manager **Part time / Full time** Full-time **Job description** About IDD Aerospace: IDD Aerospace is a subsidiary of the Safran Group, an international company with presence in the Puget Sound area and around the United States. IDD Aerospace designs and manufactures light plates, integrated switch panels, and control panel assemblies used on the flight decks of commercial and military aircraft. We are an organization that has a reputation for outstanding leadership, innovation, and expertise. Our employees use their creativity and talent to invent new solutions, meet new demands, and offer the most effective services and products in the industry. IDD Aerospace is a diverse workplace that values active involvement and creativity. We sincerely hope you will take pride in being an important part of IDD Aerospace 's success. Position Summary: The Purchasing Manager will be responsible for leading the procurement function for IDD Aerospace, located in Redmond, WA. This role owns key purchasing metrics, driving continuous improvement, and partners closely with all internal stakeholders, including sourcing, production planning, operations, finance, quality, customer service, engineering, and program management teams. The successful candidate will build and develop a world-class Procurement team through effective staffing, training, and talent management, and will model for integrity, inclusion, and diversity. The Purchasing Manager must bring problem-solving skills, critical-thinking skills, and a "can-do" approach for driving process improvement and business execution. This position requires the candidate to be onsite Mondays thru Fridays. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: - Lead the Procurement team to support customer requirements with a strong focus on material availability and operational needs - Mentor and coach team members to support career growth and ensure alignment with business objectives - Execute procurement strategy & vision to enable business value and productivity - Develop and maintain KPI's, including SOTD, inventory levels, cost of purchased goods, on-time release of PO's, past due purchase orders, etc. - Review, refine, and continuously improve procurement processes to enhance business performance - Oversee all phases of Procurement while meeting financial targets - Optimize inventory through implementation of advanced supply processes such as VMI, blanket POs, and consigned inventory while balancing negotiated volumes with suppliers - Lead continuous improvement initiatives in Procurement for cost reductions, improved quality, on-time delivery, and lead-time reductions - Establish standard work and ensure discipline on tactical procurement execution - Build and maintain a competent network of capable suppliers - Work directly with suppliers to resolve issues impacting, but no limited to, performance, quality, invoice discrepancies, and corrective actions - Escalates supply related issues to leadership in timely manner **But what else? (advantages, specificities, etc.)** Accountability This position is under ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations) and must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a "U.S. Person" as defined by Title 22 of Code of Federal Regulations (C.F.R.) §120.15 is required. "U.S. Person" includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee. EEO Statement We are an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status. **Candidate skills & requirements** Education / Experience: - Bachelor's Degree preferred - Minimum of 3 years' experience leading and developing a Purchasing team. Aerospace experience preferred - Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment and prioritize duties to meet deadlines - Ability to interact with C-level executives and make presentations to that level - Hands-on experience managing work transfers - Proven negotiation skills - Proven track record of driving results within Supply Chain Skills & Abilities: - Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities - Business acumen - Self-starter with the ability to work independently - Proficiency with MRP systems - Green belt or Lean methodology knowledge preferred - Knowledge of Quality processes and requirements - Effective in working with large dataset - Must be able to travel national and internationally - Must be authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship Leadership skills / Management skills / Personal skills: - Experience building, developing, and managing a team - Strong influencing skills with the ability to gain alignment and consensus - Be able to effectively and efficiently navigate across the organization - Ability to delegate effectively and efficiently - Strong communication skills and persistence in driving high performance - Must be able to make the "tough choice" when confronted with complex decisions and demonstrate flexibility resolving issues - Experience evaluating personnel job performance, providing constructive feedback to team members as needed, addressing disciplinary concerns, hiring, dismissals, etc. **Annual salary** $110K-$140K **Job location** **Job location** North America, United States, Washington **City (-ies)** 18225 NE 76th St WA - 98052 Redmond **Applicant criteria** **Minimum education level achieved** Bachelor's Degree **Minimum experience level required** More than 8 years **ITAR Controlled Position: Select "Yes" if role requires U.S. citizenship/permanent residency** Yes

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