• EDL Tech 1 - Procurement

    Safran (Gainesville, TX)


    EDL Tech 1 - Procurement

    Job details

    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 Seats is one of the world's leading manufacturers of aircraft seats, for both crew and passengers. 1 million Safran Seats-manufactured aircraft seats are currently in service with air fleets around the world.

     

    Reference number

     

    2025-164271

    Job details

    Domain

     

    Production

     

    Job field / Job profile

     

    Supply chain - Procurement officer

     

    Job title

     

    EDL Tech 1 - Procurement

     

    Employment type

     

    Permanent

     

    Professional category

     

    Administrative staff

     

    Part time / Full time

     

    Full-time

    Job description

    As a member of Safran Seats, you contribute to providing over one million seats to airlines worldwide, ensuring superior quality, comfort, and innovation. Your role involves collaborating with a team to develop high-value solutions for passengers and crews. Safran is one of the few OEMs offering a comprehensive range of passenger seats, from economy to first class, allowing you to take pride in creating impressive seating options for various needs.

     

    1. Occupational Summary (Position Objective & Authorities)

    Objective:

    Under close supervision, ensure all materials are defined, procured, and available through the production and prototype supply chain resources to support milestone dates for Customer Show Seats, PDR, CDR and DEV testing projects.

     

    2. Essential Functions (Duties and Responsibilities)

     

    A) Ensure all tooling, raw material & parts are defined, procured, and available to support program schedules for Customer Show Seats, PDR, CDR and DEV testing projects.

     

    B) Obtains materials and services at the lowest cost consistent with considerations of quality, reliability and urgency of need.

     

    C) Monitor and communicate shortages to ensure parts are in process to support the build of Customer Show Seats, PDR, CDR and DEV testing projects.

     

    D) Drive program status to meet toll gates for each phase of new product launch to protect customer date, and escalate to impacted functional disciplines if dates compress or violate the program schedule.

     

    E) Drives the timely releases and rescheduling of manufacturing and release of purchase orders (MO & POs) to support Customer Show Seats, PDR, CDR and DEV testing projects.

     

    Performs other duties as assigned.

    Candidate skills & requirements

    3. Qualification Requirements

    A. Education & Qualification-

    • Associates Degree or high school diploma or equivalent with 3 years of manufacturing related experience required,

    B. Work Experience - Technical knowledge-

    • In addition to meeting the education requirement, prefer 1 year of planning or buying related experience.

    C. Professional Skills-

    • Must have average working knowledge of Microsoft Products to include Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.

    • Must have a good understanding of manufacturing and materials processes.

    • Must have the ability to generate written communication and to operate required office equipment.

    • Ability to read and review written communication.

    • Speech and hearing abilities that allow individual to communicate clearly and distinctly in English.

    D. Behavioral Skills-

    • Must have good time management skills, be a team player with a positive outlook.

    E. Desirable Aspects-

    • Drawing interpretation, MRP Systems. Outlook

    • Understanding of MOs and POs

    4. General Work Conditions (Physical Demands)

    Physical Demands-

    • This position requires extended periods of sitting while working with computers and viewing computer monitors and other office equipment. Finger dexterity needed in using misc. office equipment such as telephone, computer and copy machine, etc. Bending, stooping, reaching, and lifting up to approximately twenty pounds are required during tasks related to the job

    Work environment-

    •The work environment includes office setting with moderate office noise

    5. Travel

     

    International and/or Domestic travel required; 5%.

     

    Safran Seats USA is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

     

    Annual salary

     

    Based on market data.

     

    Job location

     

    Job location

     

    North America, United States, Texas

     

    City (-ies)

     

    Gainesville

     

    Applicant criteria

     

    Minimum education level achieved

     

    High School Diploma/GED Equivalent

     

    Minimum experience level required

    First experience

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

     

    Yes