• Buyer 2

    Safran (Everett, WA)


    Buyer 2

    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

     

    2025-165521

    Job details

    Domain

     

    Performance and Support

     

    Job field / Job profile

     

    Purchasing - Products and services purchasing

     

    Job title

     

    Buyer 2

     

    Employment type

     

    Permanent

     

    Professional category

     

    Employees / Staff

     

    Part time / Full time

     

    Full-time

    Job description

    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 solid working 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

    • Generate effective communication, good relationships, and a positive image with suppliers, promoting courtesy, objectivity, and fairness

    • Act as authorized agent of the company and primary contact to assigned suppliers

    • Proactively manage suppliers and regularly assess performance to ensure on-time delivery of quality product

    • Manage program shortages and ensure supplier commitments

    Candidate skills & requirements

    • Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

     

    Minimum 3 years of supply chain/purchasing/sourcing experience

    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.

    Physical Requirements:

    • 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 - $96,160 annually

     

    Job location

     

    Job location

     

    North America, United States, Washington

     

    City (-ies)

     

    415 Riverside Rd. WA 98201 Everett

     

    Applicant criteria

     

    Minimum education level achieved

     

    Bachelor's Degree

     

    Minimum experience level required

     

    More than 3 years

     

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

     

    Yes