Project Manager - Supply Chain

We trust our employees to bring bold ideas to build the future of aerospace together, contributing to our ranking by TIME as the leading Aerospace & Defense company on the 2023 World's Best Companies list (#59 on the full list). Join our team and become part of the group that's making amazing things happen on the ground and in the skies. Together, we'll proudly step back and say, “We did that."

In the role of Project Manager you'll play a pivotal part on our Supply Chain team. The Supply Chain Project Manager is responsible for leading critical projects that impact supply chain operations, including transfer of work, dual sourcing, and continuous improvement initiatives.
This role ensures projects are executed on time, within scope, and on budget while effectively coordinating cross-functional teams.
The ideal candidate will bring strong project management skills along with purchasing and supply chain expertise to drive successful outcomes.

This position contributes to our vision by:
• Lead and manage supply chain projects, including work transfer, dual sourcing, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, and success criteria in collaboration with key stakeholders.
• Develop detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets, ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Coordinate and facilitate cross-functional teams, including procurement, logistics, operations, quality, and engineering.
• Identify and mitigate project risks, ensuring business continuity and minimal disruption to supply chain operations.
• Track project progress, monitor KPIs, and provide regular status updates to leadership.
• Engage with suppliers and internal teams to ensure smooth implementation of sourcing and supply chain transitions.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to evaluate technical feasibility, qualification processes, and manufacturing readiness of alternative suppliers.
• Ensure dual sourcing strategies align with technical specifications, quality requirements, and regulatory compliance.
• Manage the engineering change process and coordinate with engineering, program management, production and supplier quality teams to implement dual sourcing strategies successfully.
• Drive continuous improvement projects to enhance supply chain efficiency, reduce costs, and improve supplier performance.

Safran Cabin headquarters are in Huntington Beach, California, with a global presence of over 11,000 employees at 36 sites. Site locations are in the United States, Mexico, Brazil, Canada, Germany, France, Czech Republic, the Netherlands, Tunisia and Thailand. Safran Cabin serves over 400 airlines and leasing companies globally and delivers to all airframe OEM manufacturers with a heritage spanning over 80 years in the industry.

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• Your Career: Safran is committed to providing internal mobility to our employees. We operate globally so the sky is the limit of where your Safran journey can take you.
• Your Development: Safran employees have free access to Safran University courses and external tuition reimbursement for approved programs or certifications.
• Your Benefits: Our suite of comprehensive benefits include health care (medical, dental and vision), life insurance, 401(k) savings plans with company match, paid time off, Safran Perks with BenefitHub – Employee Discounts & Rewards Marketplace for consumer products/services and more!


The expected salary range for this position is between $90,600 - $142,370 USD. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, education, and other factors permitted by law.

Qualifications & Experience:
7+ years of experience in supply chain, procurement, or project management within the aerospace or manufacturing industry.
Strong expertise in project management methodologies, tools, and best practices.
Proven ability to manage complex projects with multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.
Experience in supplier management, strategic sourcing, and logistics operations.
Knowledge of engineering principles related to material selection, production processes, and supplier qualification.
Familiarity with technical documentation, including drawings, specifications, and validation reports for supplier components.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and negotiation skills.
Proficiency in ERP systems, project management software, and supply chain analytics tools.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and drive change.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment with tight deadlines.

Key Competencies:
Project Planning & Execution
Cross-Functional Team Leadership
Supplier & Stakeholder Management
Risk Management & Problem-Solving
Cost & Process Optimization
Engineering Collaboration & Technical Understanding
Continuous Improvement & Lean Methodologies
Data-Driven Decision Making
Change Management & Continuous Improvement


This job posting has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee within this position. The actual duties, responsibilities and qualifications may vary based on assignment or group.

Safran es un grupo internacional de alta tecnología que opera en los campos de la aeronáutica (propulsión, equipamiento e interiores), espacio y defensa. Su misión: contribuir de forma duradera a un mundo más seguro, donde el transporte aéreo sea cada vez más respetuoso con el medio ambiente, más cómodo y más accesible. Establecido en todos los continentes, el Grupo emplea a 100.000 personas para una facturación de 27.3 mil millones de euros en 2024, y ocupa, solo o en asociación, posiciones de liderazgo mundial o europeo en sus mercados.
Safran es la segunda empresa del sector aeronáutico y de la defensa que figura en la lista de «World's Best Companies» de 2024 de la revista TIME.

Safran Cabin diseña, certifica y fabrica los sistemas, equipos e interiores de cabina más innovadores del sector con el fin de ofrecer a sus clientes de todo el mundo una imagen de marca distintiva, así como un viaje seguro y cómodo para todos los pasajeros.