Buyer

Safran est un groupe international de haute technologie operant dans les domaines de l'aeronautique (propulsion, equipements et interieurs), de l'espace et de la defense. Sa mission : contribuer durablement à un monde plus sûr, où le transport aerien devient toujours plus respectueux de l'environnement, plus confortable et plus accessible. Implante sur tous les continents, le Groupe emploie 92 000 collaborateurs pour un chiffre d'affaires de 23,2 milliards d'euros en 2023, et occupe, seul ou en partenariat, des positions de premier plan mondial ou europeen sur ses marches. Safran s'engage dans des programmes de recherche et developpement qui preservent les priorites environnementales de sa feuille de route d'innovation technologique. Safran est la 1ere entreprise du secteur aeronautique et defense du classement World's Best Companies 2023 du magazine TIME. Safran Cabin fournit les interieurs de cabines complets, les systemes et les equipements les plus innovants du secteur. 11,000 employes mettent leur expertise au service de ses clients du monde entier, offrant des produits qui ameliorent l'experience passager et faciles à configurer sur toutes les plateformes.

Mission description

POWERED BY TEAMWORK. Are you ready to be part of a team that drives big ideas and even bigger wins? At Safran, we believe in the power of both collaboration and individual contributions. We understand that it takes diverse perspectives, problem-solving skills, dependability, and trust to push each other forward and achieve great success. For us, working here is more than just a job; it's a passion. There's the unique opportunity to lead the way in aerospace and defense and contribute to creating a safer and more sustainable world. We trust our employees to bring bold ideas to build the future of aerospace together, contributing to our ranking by TIME as the leading Aerospace & Defense company on the 2023 World's Best Companies list (#59 on the full list). Join our team and become part of the group that's making amazing things happen on the ground and in the skies. Together, we'll proudly step back and say, We did that." In the role of Buyer 2, you'll play a pivotal part on our Supply Chain team. This position contributes to our vision by: 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 are communicated to IPT Lead Review non-conformance reports (NCRs) against supplier product and communicate and coordinate disposition Identifies and mitigates risk, solves problems, and escalates as needed to IPT Lead and/or Purchasing Manager

Qualifications: Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience Experience: Minimum 3 years of supply chain/purchasing/sourcing experience Computer Skills: MRP system experience MS Office Skills (Excel, PowerPoint) Other Skills: 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 Additional Preferred Skills: (not required) Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain or program management Previous experience supporting manufacturing, aerospace preferred Ability to read and analyze engineering prints