Buyer II

Buyer II

Summary : As a member of the procurement and supply chain team, the Buyer II is responsible for taking a proactive approach in supporting the project deliverables. This role will contribute to the team by preparing and placing direct purchase orders utilizing the company's ERP system to support projects, aftermarket sales, and internal operations, including the review and approval of supplier invoices, while maintaining proactive cross-functional communication throughout the process.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Primary contact for the coordination and communications of procurement and supply chain status with both internal and external cross-functional team members.
• Prepare and place direct and indirect purchase orders utilizing the company ERP system to support projects, aftermarket sales, and internal operations.
• Perform daily work and utilize reports in Dynamics that support on-time delivery, quality, and best cost of goods and services.
• Track and expedite orders, solving problems such as late delivery, variation from specifications, incorrect pricing, etc.
• Organize, update, and retain procurement files and information within the shared drive and ERP system.
• Actively participate in design reviews and other internal and external meetings as required.
• Review and approve supplier invoices, ensuring that pricing is correct and all pertinent quality documents and approvals are complete.
• Resolve any issues that could delay payment in a timely manner.
• Demonstrate continuous effort to improve operations, promote quality, decrease inefficiencies in manufacturing times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively with project principles.
• Complete CI projects as delegated by the Supply Chain Manager.
• Ensure open and direct communications with domestic and international suppliers regarding cost, quality, and delivery expectations per project requirements.
• Coordinate with Project Management to meet budgets and delivery schedules.
• Assist Project Manager(s) in sourcing project and aftermarket products through approved vendors; assist in alternative sources as needed.
• Assist Project Manager(s) in the completion of quarterly supplier scorecards and KPIs; assess whether quality, lead time, cost, and service levels have been attained.
• Work with Safran Test Cells EU counterparts on Safran Test Cells International proposals and bids.
• Other duties as assigned.

This role involves up to 20% domestic and international travel.

Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation, 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. As a worldwide leader in its sector, Safran Aero Boosters designs, develops, and produces modules, equipment, and test cells for aircraft and space engines. Based in Belgium, Safran Aero Boosters has two subsidiaries in the United States and employs 1,700 people.

Locate your future workplace :

639 Campus Drive MN 55112

New Brighton

Minnesota United States