Buyer II-Gainesville, Texas
SafranJob details
Domain
Production
Job field / Job profile
Supply chain - Procurement officer
Job title
Buyer II
Employment type
Permanent
Professional category
Employees / Staff
Part time / Full time
Full-time
Job description
A glimpse at the job:
HERE, WE CRAFT EXCELLENCE TOGETHER. At Safran, we believe in sustainable career journeys, collaboration as a cornerstone of innovation, and t
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he freedom to explore diverse career paths. As a Buyer, you'll contribute to meaningful projects that shape the future of aerospace.
This position contributes to our vision by:
• Compiles product specifications and work in conjunction with engineering and quality to ensure appropriate supply chain decisions are made.
• Prepare daily purchase orders for acquisition of items with a goal of controlling cost margin, vendor delivery, performance, and product quality.
• Communicate daily and weekly requirements with suppliers. Obtain vendor delivery commitments and reconcile open order requirements. Follow up with vendor shortages.
• Prepare vendor forecast reports, secure long term capacities to support company needs.
• Maintain knowledge of supplier issues pertaining to commodity and communicate issues internally to program management, quality and engineering.
• Maintain knowledge of market conditions pertaining to commodity, investigate cost savings opportunities.
• Arranges the return of rejected items and ensures transactions are processed accurately and in a timely manner.
• Conducts supplier visits, analyzes on time delivery performance and publishes results internally and to the vendor on a monthly basis. Coordinates supplier quarterly reviews.
• Works in conjunction with quality to analyze non conformances and acts as the focal liaison for Safran Seats USA.
• Participates in the daily production and program meetings as required.
• What we offer:
• Competitive salaries
• Paid holidays
• Recognition programs
• Comprehensive benefits
• Retirement (401K) plans with employer match
• Professional development opportunities
• Tuition assistance
• Over 300 career paths across global sites
Highlights from our facility:
Safran Seats in Gainesville, Texas, plays a big role in making top-notch aircraft seats for airlines around the world. The team here is known for their know-how and dedication to building comfortable, reliable seats for both commercial and business planes. With a focus on quality and new ideas, the Gainesville facility helps keep Safran at the forefront of the aviation seating industry, working closely with airlines and aircraft makers to deliver seats passengers appreciate.
Join Safran Seats. Here we craft excellence together
Candidate skills & requirements
At Safran Seats, we value service-oriented team players who demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, a positive attitude, and the ability to adapt to our dynamic, innovative environment.
• Bachelor's degree or 6 years equivalent experience
• Two (2) or more years of purchasing experience required
• Intermediate level understanding of ERP system
• Ability to read and understand blueprints
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools
• English - proficient level
• APICS certification - preferred
• MRP experience (MAPICS, M3, JD EDWARDS, SAP) preferred
• International purchasing - preferred
Across all team members, we are looking for the following attributes:
• Innovative & Curious
• Collaborative & Inclusive
• Committed to Safety
• Trustworthy
• Results Focused
• Driven to Excellence
• Powered by Teamwork
This description outlines the general nature and level of work for this position. Duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may vary by assignment or group. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.
Safran Seats is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with phy