Safran

Principal Specialist, Procurement

Safran$100K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Business Management, Supply Chain or a related field with 5+ years of supply chain experience.
  • Proven expertise in purchasing principles and supplier negotiations.
  • Familiarity with MRP systems; SAP experience is especially beneficial.
  • Experience sourcing both direct and indirect materials effectively.
  • Demonstrated project management skills with the ability to meet critical timelines.,

Responsibilities

  • Oversee direct and indirect purchasing functions within the supply chain.
  • Procure materials and services aligned with business quality and cost objectives.
  • Manage all purchase order processes using the SAP system.
  • Evaluate suppliers through research, interviews, and performance assessments for quality and service.
  • Facilitate RFQ and RFP processes for procurement needs.
  • Implement and monitor lean/six sigma purchasing procedures; provide necessary training.
  • Maintain comprehensive purchasing reports, records, and documentation.

Benefits

  • Full-time position with consistent 40-hour work weeks.
  • Minimal travel requirements, capped at 10%.
  • Potential for hybrid work options based on management discretion.
  • Professional working environment with core office hours from 8am to 4pm, Monday to Friday.
  • Quiet office atmosphere conducive for focused work.
Full Job Description
Job details

Domain

Performance and Support

Job field / Job profile

Supply chain - Procurement officer

Job title

Principal Specialist, Procurement

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Employees / Staff

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

Job Summary

The Principal Procurement Specialist is responsible for developing, executing, monitoring, and improving a supply chain that provides products and services that meet or exceed the quality, delivery and cost objectives of the business. All phases of the procurement function are to be performed with the highest level of professionalism, honesty, and integrity.

Essential Job Functions
• Responsible for assigned Indirect and Direct purchasing responsibilities.
• Procure materials, supplies and services to meet the quality, delivery and cost objectives of the business.
• Manage and perform all functions of the purchase order process within the SAP system.
• Research, interview, monitor and evaluate suppliers for quality, delivery, total cost and service.
• Manage and perform all functions of the RFQ and RFP processes.
• Develop, implement and monitor lean/six sigma purchasing procedures and policies. Train as necessary.
• Drive value engineering efforts with key suppliers.
• Prepare and maintain all purchasing reports, records, files and related material.
• Ensure all invoicing is processed timely and accurately so that vendors are paid correctly and on time.
• Ability to provide remote support to multiple suppliers and locations, domestic and international.
• Support and help implement supply chain initiatives at site.

But what else? (advantages, specificities, etc.)

Expected travel: minimal, up to 10%.

Physical Demands- While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

The work environment is office. Noise level in the office is typically quiet while the noise level in the shop can occasionally require hearing protection.

Standard 40-hour work week, Monday through Friday with core office hours between 8am and 4pm daily. Hybrid work may be available at management discretion.

Experience within the Aerospace Industry a preferred but not required.

Candidate skills & requirements

Education/Experience
• A Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Business Management, Supply Chain or related field of study and a minimum of 5 years prior experience in a Supply Chain role. Education requirements may be replaced year for year with additional relevant experience.
• Experience with purchasing principles and supplier negotiations.
• MRP systems knowledge and experience (SAP Experience preferred)
• Experience sourcing direct and indirect materials
• Experience managing order scheduling and supplier performance
• Experience managing projects and critical timelines to meet business objectives
• Experience conducting contract reviews

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Proficient computer skills: MRP and Microsoft Office Suite: Excel, Outlook, and Word.
• Problem solving and organizational skills with the ability to multitask
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, managing competing priorities
• Knowledge and ability to apply Lean Principles and Six-Sigma

Annual salary

100,000

Job location

Job location

North America, United States, Illinois

City (-ies)

4747 Harrison Ave, M/S 298-6 61108 Rockford

Applicant criteria

Minimum education level achieved

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum experience level required

More than 5 years

ITAR Controlled Position: Select "Yes" if role requires U.S. citizenship/permanent residency

No

About Safran

Safran is a French multinational aerospace and defense company. It designs, manufactures, and sells aircraft engines, rocket engines, and other aerospace components. Safran is also involved in the defense industry, producing optronics, avionics, and other defense systems. The company has partnerships with several other aerospace and defense companies, including General Electric and Boeing. Safran has operations in over 60 countries and employs over 95,000 people.
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