• Buyer 3

    Safran (Everett, WA)


    Buyer 3

    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 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

     

    2025-165520

    Job details

    Domain

     

    Performance and Support

     

    Job field / Job profile

     

    Purchasing - Products and services purchasing

     

    Job title

     

    Buyer 3

     

    Employment type

     

    Permanent

     

    Professional category

     

    Employees / Staff

     

    Part time / Full time

     

    Full-time

    Job description

    Point of escalation to material issues that require attention and present a risk for the buyers to successfully execute the procurement process to meet the required demand dates

     

    •Coaches, trains, and mentors junior Purchasing Agents

    •Identify and manage special projects and teams, as required

    •Assist in the continuous improvement of the Purchasing organization

    Role Assignment

    •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 the 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 Integrated Program Team (IPT) 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

     

    Candidate skills & requirements

     

    Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

     

    Experience: Minimum of 6 years of supply chain/purchasing/sourcing experience

    Computer Skills:

    • MRP system experience

    • MS Office Skills (Excel, PowerPoint)

    Computer Skills:

    • MRP system experience

    • MS Office Skills (Excel, PowerPoint)

    Skills/Abilities

    • Strong written and verbal business communications abilities

    • Self-starter with ability to drive improvement, meet timeliness and objectives

    • Identifying problems working with teams to solve through leading actions collaboratively

    • Ability to analyze and communicate requirements

    • Ability to apply Supply Chain past experience to current environment and modify as needed.

    • Ability to negotiate, influence, and win respect

    • Ability to make timely decisions and take action

    • Ability to provide information regarding tasks, plans, schedule and strategy to stakeholders.

    • Customer service oriented

    Working Conditions:

    • Manufacturing environment.

    Additional Preferred Skills: (not required)

    • Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain or program management

    • Previous experience supporting manufacturing, aerospace preferred

    • Ability to read and analyze engineering prints

     

    Annual salary

     

    $77,970 - $105,730 annually

     

    Job location

     

    Job location

     

    North America, United States, Washington, Everett

     

    City (-ies)

     

    415 Riverside Rd. WA 98201 Everett

     

    Applicant criteria

     

    Minimum education level achieved

     

    Bachelor's Degree

     

    Minimum experience level required

     

    More than 5 years

     

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

     

    Yes