Aftermarket Buyer 3
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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
2026-179736
Job details
Domain
Performance and Support
Job field / Job profile
Purchasing - Commodity purchasing
Job title
Aftermarket Buyer 3
Employment @type
Permanent
Professional category
Employees / Staff
Part time / Full time
Full-time
Job description
Here, we craft excellence together. Your mission? Making the journey the most enjoyable part of the trip.
Join our first-class team to reinvent in-flight experience. In the role of Aftermarket Buyer 3 you'll play a pivotal part on our Purchasing team. The Safran growth strategy centers on three imperatives: growing company market share, customer satisfaction and achieving operational excellence. The Aftermarket Buyer 2 role is responsible for acquiring goods and services at a competitive price, ensuring that goods are of top quality, and facilitating delivery of goods via the issuance and management of a purchase order. Analyzes demand and plans supply in accordance, ensures efficient and quality execution of requirements and purchasing action messages, manages supplier delivery, quality, and cost performance and improvement. This role requires a diverse purchasing background and a thorough understanding of supplier performance, quality requirements, and documentation/certification processes. The ideal candidate will possess strong negotiation and contract administration skills, as well as the ability to mentor lower-level buyers and expeditors.
The Aftermarket Buyer role is unique as it supports critical post-delivery operations by sourcing and procuring aerospace components for spare parts, system upgrades, and maintenance programs. This position demands a strong familiarity with a broad range of aircraft parts and aftermarket programs, enabling swift response to urgent customer requirements and sustained operational performance. The position plays a key role in sustaining aircraft readiness, customer satisfaction, and regulatory compliance through agile supply chain coordination and vendor management.
This position contributes to our vision by:
-Point of escalation to material issues that require attention and present a risk for the buyers to successfully execute the procurement process to meet the required demand dates
-Coaches, trains, and mentors junior Purchasing Agents
-Identify and manage special projects and teams, as required
-Assist in the continuous improvement of the Purchasing organization
-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 comprehensive knowledge of subject matter
-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 Demand and Program Managers
But what else? (advantages, specificities, etc.)
Safran Cabin is #1 worldwide for aircraft interiors.
Here, you will build your skills and grow with a community of experts to enrich yourself every day.
Here, collaboration is embodied within the diversity of our teams all around the world.
Here, we're cutting our emissions, not your ambitions.
Together, let's shape the sustainable future of aeronautics. Learn more about Safran Cabin!
Why join us?
US EEO statements:
At Safran Cabin, we provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, disability/medical condition, military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic characteristics or information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.
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, and employee discounts & rewards for consumer products/services and more!
The expected salary range for this position is between $77,850 - $122,330 USD. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, education, and other factors permitted by law.
Supplier Management
Generate effective communication, good relationships, and a positive image with suppliers, promoting courtesy, objectivity, and fairness
Candidate skills & requirements
Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management, or related field, or equivalent experience
Experience: Minimum of 6 years of experience in purchasing, preferably in the aerospace or aviation industry
Computer Skills:
MRP system experience
MS Office Skills (Excel, PowerPoint)
Other Skills:
Strong written and verbal business communications abilities
Understanding of engineering principles and ability to interpret technical drawings
Self-starter with ability to drive improvement, meet timeliness and objectives
Identifying problems working with teams to solve through leading actions collaboratively
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, high-pressure environment
Excellent analytical organizational skills
Utilize Excel functions (including VLOOKUP) and PowerPoint for analytical reporting and presentations.
Coordinate with operations and logistics teams to ensure timely and accurate sourcing of materials.
Monitor and report on purchasing KPI's, ensuring targets are met and that your deadlines are consistently adhered to
Review and adjust planning orders for accuracy, proactively correcting discrepancies to meet customer demands and production schedules.
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
Additional Preferred Skills: (not required)
Certified Procurement Professional (CPP)
Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)
Previous experience supporting manufacturing, aerospace preferred
Ability to read and analyze engineering prints
General Notes:
All employees have an affirmative duty to protect and maintain the confidentiality of Safran's products.
As business conditions change it is necessary that all employees productively react and handle other essential tasks as assigned now or in the future.
Tasks may vary slightly based on products produced at division.
Duties listed above are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required. The company may modify responsibilities as needed to meet business and organizational needs.
Working Conditions:
Does require fluent communication in English.
Employment status is full-time.
Traveling may be required.
Protracted or irregular hours may be required.
Relocation to another facility may be required.
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.
Annual salary
$77,850 - $122,330 USD
Job location
Job location
North America, United States, California
City (-ies)
7330 Lincoln Way CA 92841 Garden Grove
Applicant criteria
Minimum education level achieved
Bachelor's Degree
Minimum experience level required
More than 5 years
Additional Languages preferred
English (Fluent)
ITAR Controlled Position: Select "Yes" if role requires U.S. citizenship/permanent residency
No
