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We invite you to join the Hexcel team at various manufacturing sites, sales offices and R&D centers around the globe. Become a part of the “strength within.”\nHexcel is currently seeking a Purchasing Engineer for our Casablanca, Morocco location.\nThe selected individual will be responsible for but not limited to the following obligations:\nManage the purchasing of all direct materials (BOM / production related) and indirect materials (MRO, services, consumables).\n\nEnsuring accuracy of purchase requests and purchase orders in the ERP system, and applying Hexcel procurement guidelines with proper segregation of duties between Purchasing and Warehouse/Receiving.\n\nExecute raw material procurement in coordination with planners to meet production needs, ensuring appropriate lead times, safety stocks, and continuity of supply.\n\nMonitor, analyze, and report Supplier On Time In Full (SOTIF) performance, and conduct root cause analyses for deviations and implement corrective actions with suppliers.\n\nSupport supplier audits, evaluations, and continuous improvement initiatives.\n\nNegotiate prices, terms, and commercial conditions with suppliers in alignment with corporate sourcing policies.\n\nDraft, renew, and maintain supplier contracts in coordination with Corporate Sourcing, Finance, and Legal as needed, while ensuring supplier compliance with corporate and quality requirements.\n\nSupport cost avoidance and continuous improvement initiatives at the plant level & prepare monthly and quarterly reports on spending, savings, and procurement KPIs.\n\nAct as the main contact between the plant and Corporate Sourcing for strategy alignment, reporting, and supplier category management.\n\nCollaborate with Quality, Finance, Planning, Warehouse, and Production teams to ensure smooth and compliant purchasing operations.\n\nQualifications:\nEngineering degree on Supply Chain, Procurement\n\n5 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain, preferably in an industrial or manufacturing environment.\n\nStrong knowledge of procurement processes, competitive bidding, and RFQ/RFP management.\n\nGood understanding of ERP systems and purchasing workflows.\n\nAbility to analyze data, build cost models, and monitor supplier performance.\n\nExcellent negotiation and communication skills.\n\nStrong analytical thinking and problem solving abilities.\n\nAbility to work effectively with cross functional teams and manage multiple priorities.\n\nHigh level of integrity with strict respect for compliance requirements and segregation of duties rules.\n\nCandidates must be eligible to work in the country where the position is based. 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