Job Description
One Makes the Difference. At Hexcel, our purpose is in the solutions we offer to our customers. In the air, on the ground, on the water, and in space, our advanced materials make essential systems lighter and stronger to use less energy—the keys to a sustainable future. Hexcel delivers its solutions to our customers through our technical eminence and powerful culture. “One Hexcel” defines our company culture as one of inclusion and belonging, where work has meaning, and innovation is continuous. We deliver through accountability and collaboration among colleagues bringing their diverse perspectives from around the world.
Hexcel is currently seeking a Purchasing & Procurement Engineer for our Casablanca, Morocco location.
The selected individual will be responsible for but not limited to the following obligations:
- Manage the purchasing of all direct materials (BOM / production related) and indirect materials (MRO, services, consumables).
- Ensuring 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.
- Execute raw material procurement in coordination with planners to meet production needs, ensuring appropriate lead times, safety stocks, and continuity of supply.
- Monitor, analyze, and report Supplier On Time In Full (SOTIF) performance, and conduct root cause analyses for deviations and implement corrective actions with suppliers.
- Support supplier audits, evaluations, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Negotiate prices, terms, and commercial conditions with suppliers in alignment with corporate sourcing policies.
- Draft, renew, and maintain supplier contracts in coordination with Corporate Sourcing, Finance, and Legal as needed, while ensuring supplier compliance with corporate and quality requirements.
- Support cost avoidance and continuous improvement initiatives at the plant level & prepare monthly and quarterly reports on spending, savings, and procurement KPIs.
- Act as the main contact between the plant and Corporate Sourcing for strategy alignment, reporting, and supplier category management.
- Collaborate with Quality, Finance, Planning, Warehouse, and Production teams to ensure smooth and compliant purchasing operations.
Qualifications:
- Engineering degree on Supply Chain, Procurement
- 5 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain, preferably in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
- Strong knowledge of procurement processes, competitive bidding, and RFQ/RFP management.
- Good understanding of ERP systems and purchasing workflows.
- Ability to analyze data, build cost models, and monitor supplier performance.
- Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
- Strong analytical thinking and problem solving abilities.
- Ability to work effectively with cross functional teams and manage multiple priorities.
- High level of integrity with strict respect for compliance requirements and segregation of duties rules.
Candidates must be eligible to work in the country where the position is based. Hexcel (NYSE: HXL) is a global leader in advanced composites technology, a leading producer of carbon fiber, and the world leader in honeycomb manufacturing for the commercial aerospace industry.
