Buyer I

Job description

Summary:
As a member of the Supply Chain team, Buyer I is responsible for the preparation and placement of purchase orders utilizing Safran Test Cell's ERP system. Additionally, they will work to ensure a smooth and customer-oriented process by tracking and expediting orders and actively solving problems as they arise under the direction of the Supply Chain Manager.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

·  • Prepare and place purchase orders utilizing company ERP system
·  • Track and expedite orders, solving problems such as late delivery, variation from specifications, incorrect pricing, etc.
·  • Participate in supply chain evaluation, qualification, and management of supplies
·  • Organize, update and retain product information files and purchase order records
·  • Demonstrate continuous effort to improve operations and provide recommendations, decrease inefficiencies in manufacturing times, streamline work processes and implement enhancements, and work cooperatively with project principles
·  • Continuously learn supply chain principles and processes under direction of the Supply Chain Manager
·  • Evaluate proposals for completeness, accuracy, and policy compliance under the supervision of the Commodity Manager and/or Senior Buyer
·  • Work with Project Management and others to determine if/when invoices should be paid.

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

·  • Support Senior Buyer and Buyer II in soliciting quotations and issue purchase orders for commercial parts based on bills of material from engineering drawings
·  • Under supervision from the Commodity Manager or Senior Buyer and in conjunction with technical specifications from Engineering, write requests for quotes and extends invitations to bid to appropriate suppliers
·  • Support Senior Buyer and Buyer II with project management to meet budgets and delivery schedules
·  • Support shipping function responsibilities, such as completing shipping documentation, arrange crating services, work with freight forwarders and courier services to arrange delivery of equipment
·  • Communicate with domestic and international suppliers, coordinating the delivery goods per project requirements
·  • Other duties as assigned

The above position description is intended to describe the general content, identify the essential job functions, and set forth the requirements for the performance of the position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of job functions or requirements. The employee may be required to perform other job-related duties as requested. Position responsibilities are subject to change over time in order to accommodate changing organizational needs.

Complementary description

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:
The majority of the time is spent in a typical office environment requiring the ability to use a computer and telephone which requires sitting and typing for extended lengths of time. Occasionally, the individual in this position will need to stand, reach, bend, lift up to 50 pounds, stoop, and kneel. Specific vision abilities required by this job include normal vision. The office environment will have normal lighting and climate control tolerances. Additionally, the office setting will have moderate noise exposure, i.e. business office with computers, printers, light traffic. Travel conditions may involve being in an aircraft or automobile for extended periods of time. Safran Test Cells is a global company and travel to any country may be required. Work is performed in the business office at a minimum of 40 hours a week.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The working conditions and requirements indicated here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic data or other legally protected status.

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 81,000 employees and holds, alone or in partnership, world or European leadership positions in its core markets. Safran undertakes research and development programs to maintain the environmental priorities of its R&T and Innovation roadmap.

Safran is featured on the "Happy at work" rankings. The Group places fourth on the Capital ranking for best employers in France.

Safran Aero Boosters designs, develops and manufactures low-pressure compressors, equipment and test cells for aerospace propulsion. The company's products are on board the majority of commercial aircraft in service as well as Europe's Ariane launch vehicle. Based in Liège (Belgium), Safran Aero Boosters has two subsidiaries in the United States and employs 1,800 people.

Desired profile

Job requirements

Education/Experience:

·  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations, or a related field preferred
·  • In lieu of a degree, 1-2+ years of experience in manufacturing procurement, preferably both domestic and international will be considered
·  • High School diploma or GED required

Qualifications:

·  • Knowledge of the principles and practices of the purchasing flow cycle
·  • Knowledge of international business practices relating to the purchase, currency, costing, payment terms, Incoterms, shipping, taxes
·  • Ability to read and interpret engineering Bills of Material
·  • Must demonstrate exceptional communication skills by conveying necessary information accurately, listening effectively and asking questions where clarification is needed
·  • Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness; actively seeks opportunities to improve quality and monitors own work to ensure quality is met
·  • Self-motivated, organized, able to multi-task, prioritize and excel in a fast-paced environment
·  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships at all levels of the firm
·  • Demonstrated knowledge of MS Office programs to include Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Specificity of the job

·  • Able and willing to travel up to 10% of the time both domestically and internationally, as required

Company information

Safran Aero Boosters

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 81,000 employees and holds, alone or in partnership, world or European leadership positions in its core markets. Safran undertakes research and development programs to maintain the environmental priorities of its R&T and Innovation roadmap.

Safran is featured on the "Happy at work" rankings. The Group places fourth on the Capital ranking for best employers in France.

Safran Aero Boosters designs, develops and manufactures low-pressure compressors, equipment and test cells for aerospace propulsion. The company's products are on board the majority of commercial aircraft in service as well as Europe's Ariane launch vehicle. Based in Liège (Belgium), Safran Aero Boosters has two subsidiaries in the United States and employs 1,800 people.