Tactical Buyer – Indirect Purchasing

Job description

Tactical Buyer – Indirect Purchasing

Job details

General information

Entity

Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of aerospace (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space and defense. Its mission is to contribute sustainably to a safer world, where air transport becomes ever more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Present on every continent, the Group employs 110,000 people and generated €31.3 billion in revenue in 2025. Safran holds, either independently or through partnerships, leading global or European positions in its markets.

Safran was ranked second in the Aerospace & Defense sector in TIME magazine's ""World's Best Companies 2025"" ranking.

Reference number

2026-183187

Job details

Domain

Performance and Support

Job field / Job profile

Purchasing - Purchasing administration

Job title

Tactical Buyer – Indirect Purchasing

Employment type

Permanent

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

Job Description:

• Review and process Purchase Requisitions in accordance with company policies and procedures

• Ensure all Purchase Orders are processed in a timely manner and at the best price available to meet the requester's time frames

• Conduct price negotiations when no contract applies, in line with overall procurement strategy

• Resolve operational issues such as delivery delays, quality discrepancies, incorrect shipments and invoicing matters

• Ensure all procurement activities comply with internal controls, policies and audit requirements

• Coordinate delivery schedules with internal teams, including long lead-time purchases

• Ensure that purchases are cost-effective and meet quality requirements

• Monitor supplier performance to ensure continued quality and timely shipments

• Support initiatives to optimize lead times, reduce costs and enhance supplier quality

• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including Finance, Supply Chain, Planning, Engineering, and Quality to support business needs

• Track and improve departmental KPIs, including enhancing existing metrics and developing new reporting tools

• Provide operational support to commodity buyers

Candidate skills & requirements

Requirements:

• Diploma in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field

• 3 – 5 years of experience in procurement or a similar role, preferably in indirect purchasing

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

• ERP systems management

• Proactive, organized with attention to detail and accuracy

• Focus on administrative tasks

• Effective communication skills and relationship management

• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams

• Experience with data visualization and automation tools (e.g., Power BI) is an advantage

Job location

Job location

Asia, Singapore

City (-ies)

11 Seletar Aerospace Link 797554

Applicant criteria

Minimum education level achieved

Diploma/Advanced/Higher/Graduate Diploma

Minimum experience level required

More than 3 years