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Sourcing Specialist

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General information

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

2025-163557

Job details

Domain

Production

Job field / Job profile

Supply chain - Supply chain engineering

Job title

Sourcing Specialist

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Professional, Engineer & Manager

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job 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 Sourcing Specialist you'll play a pivotal part on our Supply Chain team.

The Sourcing Specialist is responsible for sourcing within Safran Cabin. The Sourcing Specialist is involved in all phases of sourcing requiring the skills necessary to identify cost savings opportunities from program inception through its maturity. The Sourcing Specialist will deploy sourcing strategies defined by the Commodity Managers by reviewing Supplier product onsite. The Sourcing Specialist shall prepare and send out Request for Proposal/ Request for Quotation (RFP/RFQ), negotiate main terms and conditions, prepare the information package to support supplier selection. The Sourcing Specialist must understand the relevant contracts and act as a liaison between specific suppliers and internal program's sales, management, engineering, etc.

In the performance of their duties, the Sourcing Specialist shall utilize the tools, methods and processes deployed by Strategic Purchasing as well as assure adherence to and compliance with the applicable Safran Cabin Inc.

This position contributes to our vision by:

•Full ownership for establishing and driving results of sourcing strategy for assigned commodity.

•Support the different Cabin divisions and/or sites in the Americas

•Analyzes spend; determines opportunities, recommends what to buy, how to buy and where to buy.

•Develops an understanding of supplier market economics and implications for procurement and recommends opportunities to reduce costs.

•Actively participates in and supports the development of proposals, strategic planning, and budgeting processes. Conducts comprehensive cost analyses based on current market conditions to inform the creation of proposals that align with program budgets.

•Prepare and deliver a comprehensive presentation on selected Suppliers for final approval from the Sourcing Council as dictated per established process.

•Responsible for reducing Purchase Price Variance (PPV) by validating Standard cost and Contract price alignment and reviewing for discrepancies.

•Maintain accurate ERP records to reflect supplier changes approved by Sourcing Council.

•Review Engineering drawings to identify materials and manufacturing process for potential cost saving opportunities.

But what else? (advantages, specificities, etc.)

Safran Cabin is #1 worldwide for aircraft interiors.

Here, you will build your skills and grow with a community of experts to enrich yourself every day.

Here, collaboration is embodied within the diversity of our teams all around the world.

Here, we're cutting our emissions, not your ambitions.

Together, let's shape the sustainable future of aeronautics.

• Your Benefits: Our suite of comprehensive benefits include health care (medical, dental and vision), life insurance, 401(k) savings plans with company match, paid time off, and employee discounts & rewards for consumer products/services and more!

The expected salary range for this position is between $68,640 - $106,900 USD. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, education, and other factors permitted by law.

At Safran Cabin, we provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, disability/medical condition, military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic characteristics or information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Candidate skills & requirements

Qualifications:

• Negotiation skills and business oriented.

• Organized and adaptable to priority changes.

• Ability to manage projects with multi-functional team, identify and recommend resources, identify potential issues/risks, etc.

• Ability to read and understand drawings, technical specifications, technical reports, etc…

• Good understanding of ERP systems principles.

• Notions of contract provisions.

• Ability to produce accurate and reliable reports and data

• Computer Skills: Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project

• Fluent communication in English is mandatory.

• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

• Experience working aircraft OEM

• Ability to work well independently and cross-functionally

• Strong communication, time-management, and problem-solving skills

• Ability to motivate team efforts to accomplish goals

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions

• Ability to develop, implement and monitor corrective action plans

Additional Preferred Skills: (not required)

• Familiarity with ERP systems

• Knowledge of databases is preferred

1. Does require fluent communication in English language.

2. Employment Status may be part-time, full-time, or temporary.

3. Traveling may be required.

4. Protracted or irregular hours may be required.

5. Relocation to another Safran facility may be required.

The above declarations are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job, rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature of the job.

Safran Cabin is an “at-will” employer, which means that employment is at the mutual consent of both the employee and the employer, and may be terminated at will, for any reason, with or without cause at any time during your employment with the Company. No one other than the CEO of the Company can enter into an agreement of employment for a specified period of time or make any agreement or representation contrary to this policy. Further, any such agreement must be in writing and signed by the CEO of the Company.

Annual salary

$68,640 - $106,900

Job location

Job location

North America, United States, California, Irvine

City (-ies)

1620 Sunflower Ave Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Applicant criteria

Minimum education level achieved

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum experience level required

More than 5 years

Additional Languages preferred

English (Fluent)

ITAR Controlled Position: Select "Yes" if role requires U.S. citizenship/permanent residency

No