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Published 08.04.2026

Company : Safran Seats Job field : Purchasing Location : Plaisir , United Arab Emirates Contract type : Permanent Contract duration : Full-time Required degree : Master Degree Required experience : More than 5 years Professional status : Professional, Engineer & Manager

Published 08.04.2026

Job Description

Ready to take part in shaping the future of aerospace in the Middle East? Safran Seats is expanding its industrial footprint with a brand-new production plant, bringing our expertise even closer to customers and the region's dynamic aviation hub. Here, our teams will deliver top-tier Business and Economy Class seats, supporting airline partners.
To join this exciting new journey, we are now seeking an Indirect Purchasing Officer to manage and optimize all non-production purchasing categories, directly supporting operational teams.

As part of your responsabilities in this role, you will :

• Manage and optimize indirect purchasing commodities on site (maintenance, energy, general services, IT, security, staffing, transport, PPE, general supplies) in line with Group procurement policy.
• Source, evaluate and select local and regional suppliers (Middle East), ensuring quality, cost and delivery performance.
• Negotiate offers, contracts and commercial terms, optimizing Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).
• Monitor supplier performance (KPIs, improvement plans, risk management).
• Ensure compliance of purchases with local UAE regulations (customs, import, labour law, ESG requirements).
• Collaborate with site operational teams (production, maintenance, HR, finance) to identify needs and prioritize procurement actions.
• Contribute to Safran Seats & Group-level harmonization and digitalization projects for indirect procurement.
• Report site procurement activity (savings achieved, performance indicators, supplier risks) to Procurement Management.

Job Requirements

• Master's degree or equivalent (Business School, Engineering School, or University) with a specialization in Procurement/Supply Chain, or equivalent experience
• 5 to 10 years' proven experience in indirect procurement, ideally within an international industrial environment
• Proficient in all aspects of indirect purchasing tools and methods, including: sourcing, negotiation, contract management
• Strong ability to perform Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) analysis
• Skilled in supplier performance management and risk assessment
• Fluent professional English
• French and/or Arabic language skills are desirable
• Demonstrated experience working cross-functionally
• Strong culture of continuous improvement and empowerment

But what else? (advantages, specific features, etc.)

This position is located in Dubai, UAE.
Travel requirements: Occasional domestic and regional travel to suppliers and Safran procurement meetings.

Company Information

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.

With more than one million seats installed across the fleets of the world's leading airlines, Safran Seats is one of the global leaders in passenger, crew, aircraft and helicopter seating, delivering innovative, high value-added solutions.

Locate your future workplace

61 RUE PIERRE CURIE 78370

Plaisir

United Arab Emirates