Buyer 3

Buyer

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 Role Assignment 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 Purchasing Execution Makes daily purchases and input into MRP system based on demand, while analyzing the quality, specifications, and delivery requirements Ensures just in time supply aligns with loaded demand to maintain inventory targets Sends out quotations for bid on non-contracted items, and negotiates best price Interfaces with planning and purchasing Integrated Program Team (IPT) to ensure any changes in schedule or requirements are flowed down to suppliers Reviews purchase orders regularly and follows up on unconfirmed orders, past due items, etc. Supplier Management

Education : Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience Experience : Minimum of 6 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. Additional Preferred Skills : Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain or program management Previous experience supporting manufacturing, aerospace preferred Ability to read and analyze engineering prints

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.

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