Senior Buyer 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. **Reference** 2026-190914 **Position description** **Domain** Performance and Support **Job field / Job profile** Purchasing - Products and services purchasing **Job title** Senior Buyer M/F **Employment type** Permanent **Part time / Full time** Full-time **Job description** Principal Responsibilities - Consult and select calls for tenders for projects in their purchasing segment(s). - Conduct market research to identify potential suppliers and assess their capabilities - Negotiate, establish and administer contracts with suppliers within their scope. - Manage potential supplier relationship crises (quality, commercial) by mobilizing relevant stakeholders. - Guarantee the relationship between their company and/or the group (technical supply chain, quality) and suppliers within their scope. - Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures in all activities.



- Identify a reliable and cost-efficient panel of suppliers relevant to the segment and support in defining a Target Purchasing Policy or Purchasing Strategy in the relevant segment(s) - Manage relationships with strategic suppliers at the company or group level. What We Offer - Mentorship and learning opportunities with experienced international professionals. - Collaborative, innovative, and supportive work environment - Global exposure and cross-functional teamwork - Versatile work arrangements for better work-life balance - Recognition for your contributions and achievements **But what else? (benefits, specificities, etc.)** Planned in Budget: Yes Financer: Indirect Purchasing will reinvoice the cost to all India Tier1's **Candidate skills & requirements** Skills / Qualifications - Engineering Graduate with 8+ years of indirect purchasing experience. - Specialized knowledge (Contracting, Negotiation skills, Microsoft Office). - Proficiency in Microsoft Office and SAP MM and PP modules - Excellent communication skills - verbal and written. - Very high levels of integrity. - Demonstrated experience across a variety of commodities, supplier panel types (monopoly/competitive and/or industrial companies), and/or products. - Analytical thinking and attention to detail, result oriented professional. - Basic knowledge of Audit procedures. - Self-driven and autonomous. - Ability to work seamlessly with cross-functional teams and to travel domestically & internationally to meet suppliers. **Position location** **Job location** Asia, India **City (-ies)** Hyderabad **Candidate criteria** **Minimum education level achieved** Bachelor's Degree **Minimum experience level required** More than 8 years **Additional Languages preferred** English (Fluent)

📌 Senior Buyer M/F (Hyderabad)
🏢 Safran
📍 Hyderabad