Buyer

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 92,000 employees and sales of 23.2 billion euros in 2023, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets. Safran undertakes research and development programs to maintain the environmental priorities of its R&T and innovation roadmap.
Safran is in the 1st place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2023" ranking.

Safran Electronics & Defense is an international company with over 12,000 employees. They mobilize their expertise and team spirit to design high-tech solutions in the aerospace, defense, and space industries. By combining human and technological intelligence, the company develops products and services to help civilian and military players observe, decide and guide on land, at sea, in the sky, and space. And thus contribute to a safer world.

Reference number
2024-145458

Job details
Domain

Programs / Customer Relations
Job field / Job profile

Purchasing - Purchasing administration
Job title

Buyer
Employment type

Permanent
Professional category

Employees / Staff
Part time / Full time

Full-time
Job description

Job Summary
The Buyer will procure, at minimum total cost, the necessary materials, components and/or sub-assemblies to manufacture saleable products. Responsible for negotiating for and procuring a variety of assigned commodities including those which are non-standard or of a technical nature. Develop suppliers to meet our delivery, cost and quality requirements while maintaining assigned inventory levels.

Essential Job Functions

• Evaluate prices, specifications, and delivery dates and award contract to bidders or place orders with suppliers.
• Prepare purchasing documentation and verifying nomenclature and specifications of purchasing requisitions.
• Develop expertise on procurement of commodities related to integrated cockpit solutions products and components that support Aerospace requirements.
• Implementing continuous replenishment strategies with assigned suppliers.
• Execute supplier rationalization plans and support transition to existing and/or new suppliers.
• Support negotiation and execution of commercial agreement to reach lowest total cost including terms to mitigate economic and currency fluctuations as appropriate for assigned commodities (e.g., long-term agreements, make/buy, market tests, etc.).
• Supports, and when required lead, cost reduction projects and improvement initiatives to achieve overall business objectives.
• Update and maintain purchase orders in Materials Resource Planning (MRP) system for changes in design and delivery requirements.
• Balance current and future demand requirements with supplier capabilities / capacities to ensure on-time delivery of purchased parts.
• Analyze data, including enterprise requirements, planning information, and prepare reports as needed to facilitate and recommend actions to ensure optimal supply chain execution.
• Evaluate supplier performance requirements including quality, cost and timing expectations.
• Work with vendors for improved delivery, quality, lead time, and price performance. Evaluating these metrics with the critical suppliers regularly.
• Comply with plant safety procedures to ensure a safe environment.
• Improve internal and external customer satisfaction.
• Comply with Supply Chain and Purchasing procedures and Quality System requirements
• Comply with all safety, health and environmental regulations as prescribed by law, company's policies and regulations requirements. Proactive in the Safran HSE standards and procedures within their daily work, staying alert to potential safety hazards when learning or implementing something new (skills and/or
equipment)
Travel specifictity

Potential travel between Irvine, California and other locations up to 10%.
Additional description

• Bachelor of Science degree in from an accredited institution required.
• Typical experience: 10 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience.
Candidate skills & requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Must have SAP Experience
• The position requires a working knowledge of commodities purchased, supply sources, contracting methods and strategies, and Company products and components.
• Capacity to logically solve problems and manage projects by utilizing a data-driven, detail-oriented approach.
• Analytical ability to prepare supplier performance reports, cost/price analyses, and other performance measures.
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills to communicate effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to work well with others and to participate in and/or lead a cross-functional team.
• Proven use of negotiation techniques and tactics.
• Possess ability to drive for results, hold self and others accountable, and continuously improve.
• Should have a working knowledge of FAR/DFAR U.S. Government procurement procedures.
• Proficient user of computers and computer software.
• Previous work experience in Supply Chain Management, preferred
• CPSM or CPM certification, preferred
• Experience using Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software, preferred.
• Familiarity/experience with lean manufacturing, Kaizen events, and continuous improvement techniques (e.g., RCCA, Six Sigma methodology), preferred.
• Working knowledge of AS9100, ISO-9001, preferred.
• Use of and deployment of electronic data interchange procurement and continuous replenishment methods, preferred.
• Knowledge of procurement methods, cycle count steps, hazard Materials Lean and Continuous Improvement (Kaizen)
• Ability to maintain sustainable relationships with suppliers

Leadership Skills / Management Skills / Personal Skills
• Change agent
• Communication skills
• Ability to manage and solve conflicts
• Strong problem solving skills
• Ability to analyze and synthesize
• Customer oriented
• Integrity
Annual salary

$60,000 - $90,000
Job location
Job location

North America, United States, California, Los Angeles
City (-ies)

Irvine, CA

Applicant criteria
Minimum education level achieved

Bachelor's Degree
Minimum experience level required

More than 8 years