Purchasing Manager - Idd-Redmond; WA

Mission Description

Safran est un groupe international de haute technologie opérant dans les domaines de l'aéronautique (propulsion, équipements et intérieurs), de l'espace et de la défense. Sa mission : contribuer durablement à un monde plus sûr, où le transport aérien devient toujours plus respectueux de l'environnement, plus confortable et plus accessible. Implanté sur tous les continents, le Groupe emploie 100 000 collaborateurs pour un chiffre d'affaires de 27,3 milliards d'euros en 2024, et occupe, seul ou en partenariat, des positions de premier plan mondial ou européen sur ses marchés.

Safran est la 2ème entreprise du secteur aéronautique et défense du classement « World's Best Companies 2024 » du magazine TIME. Safran Electronics & Defense propose à ses clients des solutions d'intelligence embarquée leur permettant d'appréhender l'environnement, de réduire la charge mentale et de garantir une trajectoire, même en situation critique, ce dans tous les environnements : sur terre, en mer, dans le ciel ou l'espace.

La société met les expertises de ses 13 000 collaborateurs au service de ces trois fonctions : observer, décider et guider, pour les marchés civils et militaires.

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.

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.

• 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 not limited to, performance, quality, invoice discrepancies, and corrective actions.
• Escalate supply‑related issues to leadership in a timely manner.

• Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience leading…