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As an aircraft manufacturer, industrialist, industrial service provider and logistician, Daher currently has approximately 14,500 employees and achieved a revenue of 1.9 billion euros in 2025. With its family ownership, Daher has been focused on innovation since its creation in 1863. With locations in 15 countries across Europe, North America and Asia, Daher designs and develops value-added solutions for its aeronautical and industrial customers and partners

Job Description - General Procurement Project Manager - FAL TBM Project (Fixed-Term)

Location: Stuart, Florida (USA)
Scope: FAL TBM - New Building Setup (Early 2027)
Department: Procurement
Reports to: North America Purchasing Director
Project duration: Fixed-term assignment - approximately 12 months

1. Mission

As part of the FAL TBM industrial development project, the General Procurement Project Manager is responsible for coordinating and delivering all general procurement activities required to equip and operationalize the new production facility planned for early 2027.

The role ensures that all purchasing packages are sourced, contracted, and deployed on time, in line with project milestones, budget constraints, and Daher standards.

The position includes:

• End-to-end coordination of general procurement workstreams linked to the new building setup (in France and Stuart)
• Strong interface with Operations, Industrial, Engineering, IT, Quality, Finance, and Project teams
• Deployment of procurement processes, supplier panel, and contracts to support rampup readiness
• Contribution to cost control, risk mitigation, and operational effectiveness of the new facility

2. Key Responsibilities

A. Procurement Project Leadership

• Act as the procurement focal point for the FAL TBM new building project
• Structure, plan, and coordinate all general procurement activities in line with project milestones
• Ensure timely sourcing, contracting, and deployment of all required goods and services
• Secure alignment between procurement execution and overall industrial project planning
• Monitor procurement progress, risks, and dependencies and report regularly to project governance

B. Sourcing & Contracting Execution

Coordinate and execute procurement activities across the following scopes:

• Logistics and handling equipment
• Industrial maintenance contracts
• Quality, testing, and measurement services
• Production consumables
• Jigs, fixtures, and assembly lines
• Machines, tooling, and production equipment
• Outsourced painting services and renewal/update of existing contracts
• IT infrastructure (hardware and services)
• Software and licenses
• Deployment of digital solutions (SaaS, Cloud applications)
• Facility management and general services contracts

Main responsibilities include:

• Project Management
• Coordination between Operations, Industrial, Engineering, IT, Quality, Finance, and Project teams
• RFQs/RFPs preparation and execution
• Bid analysis and supplier selection
• Negotiation and contracting
• Contract implementation and supplier onboarding

C. Coordination & Stakeholder Management

• Work closely with:
  • Industrial Project Managers
  • Operations and Maintenance
  • Engineering
  • IT and Digital teams
  • Quality, HSE, and Compliance
  • Finance and Controlling
• Ensure procurement solutions meet technical, operational, regulatory, and budget requirements
• Coordinate internal validations and decision-making processes
• Support change management linked to new contracts, suppliers, and tools
• Ensure alignment with Group procurement strategies and standards

D. Cost, Risk & Performance Management

• Contribute to project budget control and cost consolidation
• Identify procurement-related risks and define mitigation actions
• Secure contract coverage, supplier robustness, and service continuity
• Deploy basic procurement KPIs and reporting for the project
• Ensure proper documentation, traceability, and handover at project completion

3. Required Skills

Technical Skills

• Strong experience in general procurement and project-based purchasing
• Proven ability to manage diverse procurement categories simultaneously
• Solid understanding of industrial environments and facility setup projects
• Experience with sourcing, negotiation, and contracting
• Ability to coordinate complex, cross-functional purchasing workstreams
• Familiarity with IT procurement, digital solutions, and services sourcing is a strong plus
• Proficiency with ERP systems and reporting tools
• Fluent in English; French is a plus

Soft Skills

• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Ability to work autonomously in a dynamic, deadline-driven environment
• Excellent communication and stakeholder coordination capabilities
• Pragmatic, hands-on, and solution-oriented mindset
• Ability to manage priorities, interfaces, and risks effectively
• Adaptability and resilience in a project and transformation context

4. Profile

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Purchasing, Supply Chain, Project Management, Engineering, or Business
• 7-10+ years of experience in procurement and/or industrial project environments
• Proven experience supporting facility setup, industrial ramp-ups, or major transformation projects
• Strong exposure to cross-functional and international project teams
• Aerospace or complex industrial environment experience is a strong advantage
• Ability to deliver results within a fixed-term mission context

5. Key Performance Indicators

• On-time sourcing and contracting aligned with project milestones
• Readiness of procurement packages at building commissioning
• Budget adherence and cost control
• Contract coverage and compliance with Daher standards
• Risk anticipation and mitigation effectiveness
• Quality of coordination with internal stakeholders
• Successful handover and documentation at project completion

All applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, physical/mental disability, medical condition, military/veteran status, genetic information, marital status, ethnicity, alienage, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. By completing an application with Daher, you are seeking to join a team of hardworking professionals dedicated to consistently delivering outstanding service to our customers and contributing to the financial success of the organization, its clients, and its employees. Equal access to programs, services, and employment is available to all qualified persons. Those applicants requiring accommodation to complete the application and/or interview process should contact an HR representative.

Daher complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended by the ADA Amendments Act, and all applicable state or local law.