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Aftermarket Buyer 3 (H/F) - SAFRAN CABIN INC.

AEROCONTACT, Garden Grove, California, United States, 92641

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Aftermarket Buyer 3 (H/F) - SAFRAN CABIN INC. 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 2° 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 equipements 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.

Mission description 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 III you'll play a pivotal part on our supply chain team. The Safran growth strategy centers on three imperatives: growing company market share, customer satisfaction and achieving operational excellence. The buyer role is responsible for acquiring goods and services at a competitive price, ensuring that goods are of top quality, and facilitating delivery of goods via the issuance and management of a purchase order. It analyses demand and plans supply, ensures efficient and quality execution of requirements and purchasing action messages, manages supplier delivery, quality, and cost performance and improvement.

Responsibilities

Analyze demand and plan supply in accordance, ensuring efficient and quality execution of requirements and purchasing action messages.

Manage supplier delivery, quality, and cost performance and improvement.

Facilitate delivery of goods via issuance and management of purchase orders.

Mentor lower-level buyers and expeditors.

Support critical post-delivery operations by sourcing and procuring aerospace components for spare parts, system upgrades, and maintenance programs.

Ensure swift response to urgent customer requirements and sustained operational performance.

Resolve complex supply chain problems and manage key supplier relationships for significant spend.

Coaches, trains, and mentors junior Purchasing Agents.

Identify and manage special projects and teams.

Assist in the continuous improvement of the Purchasing organization.

Qualifications Education:

Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management, or related field, or equivalent experience.

Experience:

Minimum of 6 years of experience in purchasing, preferably in the aerospace or aviation industry.

Computer Skills:

MRP system experience; MS Office Skills (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; analytical organizational skills; ability to negotiate, influence, and win respect; ability to make timely decisions; customer service orientation; ability to lead actions collaboratively; ability to apply supply chain experience to the current environment.

Additional Preferred Skills (not required):

Certified Procurement Professional (CPP); Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP); previous experience supporting manufacturing; aerospace preferred; ability to read and analyze engineering prints.

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.

Seniority level Director

Employment type Full-time

Job function Purchasing and Supply Chain

Industries Staffing and Recruiting

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