Buyer 2

Safran • Everett, WA • 6h ago

Buyer 2

Job details

General information

Entity

Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.

Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking.

Safran Cabin designs, certifies, manufactures and supports innovative aircraft cabin interiors, equipment and systems, providing airlines and OEM Customers with distinctive aircraft branding, and their passengers with a safe, comfortable and enjoyable flying experience.

Reference number

2025-165521

Job details

Domain

Performance and Support

Job field / Job profile

Purchasing - Products and services purchasing

Job title

Buyer 2

Employment @type

Permanent

Professional category

Employees / Staff

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

Acts as authorized agent of the company, making financial commitments and managing key supplier relationships to ensure supply chain performance

Manages complex supplier accounts, requiring advanced knowledge of commodity, supply base, and program

Responsible for key suppliers, significant spend, and challenging supply chain problem resolution

Provides peer review and oversight to junior Purchasing Agents

Possesses solid working knowledge of subject matter

Purchasing Execution

Make daily purchases and input into MRP system based on demand, while analyzing the quality, specifications, and delivery requirements

Ensure just in time supply aligns with loaded demand to maintain inventory targets

Send out quotations for bid on non-contracted items, and negotiate best price

Interface with planning and purchasing Integrated Program Team (IPT) to ensure any changes in schedule or requirements are flowed down to suppliers

Review purchase orders regularly and follow up on unconfirmed orders, past due items, etc.

Supplier Management

Generate effective communication, good relationships, and a positive image with suppliers, promoting courtesy, objectivity, and fairness

Act as authorized agent of the company and primary contact to assigned suppliers

Proactively manage suppliers and regularly assess performance to ensure on-time delivery of quality product

Manage program shortages and ensure supplier commitments

Candidate skills & requirements

Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Minimum 3 years of supply chain/purchasing/sourcing experience

Computer Skills:

MRP system experience

MS Office Skills (Excel, PowerPoint)

Skills/Abilities

Strong written and verbal business communications abilities

Self-starter with ability to drive improvement, meet timeliness and objectives

Identifying problems working with teams to solve through leading actions collaboratively

Ability to analyze and communicate requirements

Ability to apply Supply Chain past experience to current environment and modify as needed

Ability to negotiate, influence, and win respect

Ability to make timely decisions and take action

Ability to provide information regarding tasks, plans, schedule and strategy to stakeholders

Customer service oriented

Working Conditions:

Manufacturing environment.

Physical Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain or program management

Previous experience supporting manufacturing, aerospace preferred

Ability to read and analyze engineering prints

Annual salary

$77,970 - $96,160 annually

Job location

North America, United States, Washington

City (-ies)

415 Riverside Rd. WA 98201 Everett

Applicant criteria

Minimum education level achieved

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum experience level required

More than 3 years

ITAR Controlled Position: Select "Yes" if role requires U.S. citizenship/permanent residency

Yes

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