Job details
Domain
Performance and Support
Job field / Job profile
Purchasing - Products and services purchasing
Job title
Buyer 2
Employment type
Permanent
Professional category
Professional, Engineer & Manager
Part time / Full time
Full-time
Job description
In the role of Buyer 2 you'll play a pivotal part on our Purchasing team.
This position contributes to our vision by:
• Responsible for the proactive and strategic management of assigned suppliers, ensuring timely resolution of business, delivery, and quality issues to meet customer and production requirements.
• Lead negotiations for pricing, terms, and conditions of ongoing production orders to achieve required quality, delivery, and technical specifications at the most competitive cost.
• Monitor and manage supplier performance, initiate corrective actions, and drive continuous improvement when performance gaps arise.
• Proactively expedite or de-expedite material orders based on changing demand and production requirements to ensure timely and cost-effective fulfillment while maintaining appropriate inventory levels.
• Support supplier transitions and sourcing activities by evaluating supplier pricing, capabilities, capacity, performance, quality, and supply chain risks.
• Communicate and enforce applicable contractual terms, commercial conditions, quality requirements, contractual clauses, and technical specifications with suppliers.
• Collaborate with Operations and cross-functional teams to communicate supplier status, performance, risks, and corrective actions to support business and customer requirements.
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!
Cabin TA:
• 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 $70,310 - $91,870 USD. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, education, and other factors permitted by law.
Candidate skills & requirements
Qualifications:
• Extensive experience in PCB (Printed Circuit Board) and electronics procurement, with strong knowledge of printed circuit boards, raw materials, electronic components, and their associated manufacturing and assembly processes.
• Proven ability to organize, lead, and manage cross-functional meetings to resolve issues related to product specifications, engineering requirements, supply constraints, and risk mitigation.
• Extensive experience procuring a broad range of products within the Aerospace industry, with a strong understanding of industry-specific procurement standards, processes, and requirements.
• Strong understanding of Supply Chain Management operations, including purchasing, logistics, incoming product inspection, material planning, and inventory control.
• Proficient in utilizing MRP systems to analyze material and procurement requirements, respond to demand, and effectively execute, monitor, and manage purchase orders.
• Broad technical knowledge of managed commodities, including familiarity with key technical parameters and the ability to interpret and navigate engineering drawings, specifications, technical documentation, and other supporting requirements.
• Demonstrated and effective negotiation skills, with the ability to negotiate pricing, delivery, quality, terms, and other commercial requirements while maintaining strong supplier relationships.
• Skilled in creating, analyzing, and presenting data, reports, and decision-support models using standard Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong understanding of general Aerospace Quality Management System (QMS) requirements and their application within procurement and supply chain operations.
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
$70,310 - $91,870 USD
Job location
Job location
North America, United States, California, Los Angeles
City (-ies)
Carson
Applicant criteria
Minimum education level achieved
Bachelor's Degree
Minimum experience level required
More than 3 years
ITAR Controlled Position: Select "Yes" if role requires U.S. citizenship/permanent residency
No
