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 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.

Reference number
2025-161226

Job details
Domain

Production
Job field / Job profile

Supply chain - Procurement officer
Job title

Program Buyer M/F
Employment type

Permanent
Professional category

Employees / Staff
Part time / Full time

Full-time
Job description
• Represent the purchasing department on assigned development program teams. Attend program milestone meetings (i.e. ITCM, PDR, CDR)
• Coordinate with sourcing to create a purchasing strategy for the program.
• Act as liaison between sourcing and IPT to ensure all parameters required by purchasing (supplier, price, safety stock, etc.) are entered correctly into the ERP for full program BOM
• Ensure ERP system generates the correct action messages to satisfy program milestones.
• Manage exceptions report for purchased parts
• Control all BFE for the program. Issue BFE purchase orders and follow up with vendors as required
• Build successful, professional working relationships with suppliers
• Serve as the main point of contact for all supplier activity through duration of development activities.
• Monitor contract milestones to ensure suppliers' schedule performance meets the requirements
• Identify cost saving opportunities and communicate to IPT and sourcing teams.
• Order parts from Order action from ERP system based on.program requirements as assigned.
• Additional duties as assigned by manager
But what else? (advantages, specificities, etc.)

The Program Purchasing Buyer ensures that material for assigned programs is ordered per procedure, delivered on time, received within specifications, and within budget. They will be expected to maintain a consistent line of communication open with Program Management, to keep up to date on program specific details, such as requirements, schedule, budget, etc. This position reports to the Purchasing Manager.
Candidate skills & requirements

Education:
• High School diploma required/ Associates or Bachelor's degree in an applicable field preferred.

Experience:
• A minimum of 5 years of experience as a Senior Buyer or equivalent experience in Supply Chain, preferably in Aerospace Industry
• Experience procuring a broad range of commodities
• Familiarity with contract language and basic understanding of corporate legal terms
• Comfortable working productively with all levels of corporate structure. Primarily, but not limited to Program Management and Engineering

Computer Skills:
• MRP system experience
• MS Office Skills (Excel, PowerPoint)

Other Skills:
• Communication skills at all levels, including the ability to summarize and simplify complex subjects
• Understanding of technical environments and customer's expectations
• Technical understanding of landing gear and manufacturing processes
• Ability to read and analyze engineering prints
• Team player
• Analytical, synthetically minded and rigorous
• Strongly organized with a results oriented personality
Annual salary

$68,640 - $109,580 USD
Job location
Job location

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

2641 Airpark Drive CA 93455 Santa Maria

Applicant criteria
Minimum education level achieved

Bachelor's Degree
Minimum experience level required

More than 5 years
Additional Languages preferred

English (Fluent)