Aftermarket Buyer ; H​/F - SAFRAN CABIN INC.

Overview

Safran est un groupe international de haute technologie opérant dans les domaines de l'aéronautique (propulsion, équipements et intérieurs), de l'espace et de la défense. Sa mission : contribuer durablement à un monde plus sûr, où le transport aérien devient toujours plus respectueux de l'environnement, plus confortable et plus accessible. Implanté sur tous les continents, le Groupe emploie 100 000 collaborateurs pour un chiffre d'affaires de 27,3 milliards d'euros en 2024, et occupe, seul ou en partenariat, des positions de premier plan mondial ou européen sur ses marchés.

Safran est la 2ème entreprise du secteur aéronautique et défense du classement « World's Best Companies 2024 » du magazine TIME. Safran Cabin conçoit, certifie, et fabrique les intérieurs de cabines complets, les systèmes et les équipements les plus innovants du secteur pour offrir à ses clients du monde entier une image de marque distinctive et une expérience passagers sûre et confortable.

Local candidates strongly preferred, must be able to work onsite. No relocation benefits. Here, we craft excellence together. Your mission? Making the journey the most enjoyable part of the trip. Join our first-class team to reinvent in-flight experience. In the role of Buyer you'll play a pivotal part on our supply chain team. The Aftermarket Buyer role is unique as it supports critical post-delivery operations by sourcing and procuring aerospace components for spare parts, system upgrades, and maintenance programs.

This position demands a strong familiarity with a broad range of aircraft parts and aftermarket programs, enabling swift response to urgent customer requirements and sustained operational performance. The position plays a key role in sustaining aircraft readiness, customer satisfaction, and regulatory compliance through agile supply chain coordination and vendor management.

• Acts as authorized agent of the company, making financial commitments and managing key supplier relationships to ensure supply chain performance.
• Manages complex supplier accounts, requiring advanced knowledge of commodity, supply base, and program.
• Responsible for key suppliers, significant spend, and challenging supply chain problem resolution.
• Provides peer review and oversight to junior Purchasing Agents.
• Possesses comprehensive knowledge of subject matter.
• Purchasing Execution:
  Make daily purchases and input into MRP system based on demand, while analyzing quality, specifications, and delivery requirements.
• Ensure just in time supply aligns with loaded demand to maintain inventory targets.
• Send out quotations for bid on non-contracted items, and negotiate best price.
• Interface with planning and purchasing Demand and Program Managers to ensure any changes in schedule or requirements are flowed down to suppliers.
• Review purchase orders regularly and follow up on unconfirmed orders, past due items, etc.
• Supplier Management:
  Generate effective communication, good relationships, and a positive image with suppliers, promoting courtesy, objectivity, and fairness.
• Act as authorized agent of the company and primary contact to assigned suppliers.
• Proactively manage suppliers and regularly assess performance to ensure on-time delivery of quality product.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Experience:
  
  Minimum of 3+ years of experience in purchasing, preferably in the aerospace or aviation industry.
• Computer
  
  Skills:
  
  MRP system experience; MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint).
• Other
  
  Skills:
  
  Strong written and verbal business communications abilities; understanding of engineering principles and ability to interpret technical drawings; self-starter with ability to drive improvement and meet timeliness/objectives; problem solving with teams; ability to work in fast-paced, high-pressure environments; excellent analytical and organizational skills; advanced Excel (including VLOOKUP) and PowerPoint for reporting and presentations.
• Coordinate with operations and logistics teams to ensure timely and accurate sourcing of materials; monitor and…