Preligens
Aftermarket Buyer 2
Location: Garden Grove, California, United States. Contract type: Permanent, Full‑time. Salary range: $68K – $97K USD. Experience required: More than 3 years in purchasing (preferably aerospace or aviation). No degree required.
Job Description Local candidates strongly preferred; must be able to work onsite with no relocation benefits. The Aftermarket Buyer 2 is responsible for acquiring goods and services at competitive prices, ensuring top quality, and facilitating delivery through purchase order issuance and management. They analyze demand, plan supply, ensure efficient execution of requirements, manage supplier delivery, quality, and cost performance, and drive improvement. The role requires a diverse purchasing background, a thorough understanding of supplier performance, quality requirements, and documentation/certification processes. Strong negotiation and contract administration skills are essential, as well as the ability to mentor lower‑level buyers and expeditors.
The role supports critical post‑delivery operations by sourcing and procuring aerospace components for spare parts, system upgrades, and maintenance programs. It demands familiarity with a broad range of aircraft parts and aftermarket programs, enabling swift response to urgent customer requirements and sustaining operational performance. The position sustains aircraft readiness, customer satisfaction, and regulatory compliance through agile supply chain coordination and vendor management.
Job Requirements Education: Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management, or related field, or equivalent experience.
Experience: Minimum of 3+ years 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
Understanding of engineering principles and ability to interpret technical drawings
Self‑starter, goal‑oriented, works independently and collaboratively
High‑pressure, fast‑paced environment capability
Excellent analytical and organizational skills
Advanced Excel functions (VLOOKUP), PowerPoint for analytical reporting and presentations
Coordination with operations and logistics teams for sourcing of materials
Monitoring and reporting on purchasing KPIs; ensure targets met and deadlines adhered to
Accurate planning order review and adjustment to meet customer demands and production schedules
Application of supply‑chain experience to current environment, flexibility to modify as needed
Negotiation, influence, and respect among stakeholders
Timely decision making and action taking
Communication of tasks, plans, schedules, strategies to stakeholders
Customer‑service oriented
Additional Preferred Skills/Certifications (not required):
Certified Procurement Professional (CPP)
Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)
Previous experience supporting manufacturing, aerospace preferred
Ability to read and analyze engineering prints
1. Fluent communication in English required. 2. Employment status: full‑time. 3. Traveling may be required. 4. Protracted or irregular hours may be required. 5. Relocation to another facility may be required.
Benefits Role assignment and responsibilities demonstrate authority as a financial agent, managing key supplier relationships, complex supplier accounts, and significant spend. Responsibilities include daily purchase entry into MRP, just‑in‑time supply alignment, quotations for bids, negotiation, supplier performance monitoring, and program shortage management.
Company Information Safran is an international high‑technology group operating in aviation, defense, and space markets. Safran Cabin designs, certifies, manufactures and supports innovative aircraft cabin interiors, equipment and systems. Safran had 100,000 employees and €27.3 billion sales in 2024, holding world or regional leadership positions in core markets. Safran is ranked 2nd in TIME magazine’s “World’s best companies 2024.”
Location 7330 Lincoln Way, 92841 Garden Grove, California, United States.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Job Description Local candidates strongly preferred; must be able to work onsite with no relocation benefits. The Aftermarket Buyer 2 is responsible for acquiring goods and services at competitive prices, ensuring top quality, and facilitating delivery through purchase order issuance and management. They analyze demand, plan supply, ensure efficient execution of requirements, manage supplier delivery, quality, and cost performance, and drive improvement. The role requires a diverse purchasing background, a thorough understanding of supplier performance, quality requirements, and documentation/certification processes. Strong negotiation and contract administration skills are essential, as well as the ability to mentor lower‑level buyers and expeditors.
The role supports critical post‑delivery operations by sourcing and procuring aerospace components for spare parts, system upgrades, and maintenance programs. It demands familiarity with a broad range of aircraft parts and aftermarket programs, enabling swift response to urgent customer requirements and sustaining operational performance. The position sustains aircraft readiness, customer satisfaction, and regulatory compliance through agile supply chain coordination and vendor management.
Job Requirements Education: Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management, or related field, or equivalent experience.
Experience: Minimum of 3+ years 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
Understanding of engineering principles and ability to interpret technical drawings
Self‑starter, goal‑oriented, works independently and collaboratively
High‑pressure, fast‑paced environment capability
Excellent analytical and organizational skills
Advanced Excel functions (VLOOKUP), PowerPoint for analytical reporting and presentations
Coordination with operations and logistics teams for sourcing of materials
Monitoring and reporting on purchasing KPIs; ensure targets met and deadlines adhered to
Accurate planning order review and adjustment to meet customer demands and production schedules
Application of supply‑chain experience to current environment, flexibility to modify as needed
Negotiation, influence, and respect among stakeholders
Timely decision making and action taking
Communication of tasks, plans, schedules, strategies to stakeholders
Customer‑service oriented
Additional Preferred Skills/Certifications (not required):
Certified Procurement Professional (CPP)
Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)
Previous experience supporting manufacturing, aerospace preferred
Ability to read and analyze engineering prints
1. Fluent communication in English required. 2. Employment status: full‑time. 3. Traveling may be required. 4. Protracted or irregular hours may be required. 5. Relocation to another facility may be required.
Benefits Role assignment and responsibilities demonstrate authority as a financial agent, managing key supplier relationships, complex supplier accounts, and significant spend. Responsibilities include daily purchase entry into MRP, just‑in‑time supply alignment, quotations for bids, negotiation, supplier performance monitoring, and program shortage management.
Company Information Safran is an international high‑technology group operating in aviation, defense, and space markets. Safran Cabin designs, certifies, manufactures and supports innovative aircraft cabin interiors, equipment and systems. Safran had 100,000 employees and €27.3 billion sales in 2024, holding world or regional leadership positions in core markets. Safran is ranked 2nd in TIME magazine’s “World’s best companies 2024.”
Location 7330 Lincoln Way, 92841 Garden Grove, California, United States.
#J-18808-Ljbffr