Buyer II

Summary:
As a member of the Procurement & Supply Chain team, the Buyer II is responsible for taking a proactive approach in supporting the project deliverables. Including supplier identification, quoting, the procurement of equipment, and ensuring delivery to destination as per the project schedule. This role will contribute to the team by preparing and placing direct purchase orders utilizing Safran Test Cell's ERP system to support projects, aftermarket sales, and internal operations, including the review and approval of supplier invoices, while maintaining proactive cross-functional communication throughout the process.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Primary contact for the coordination and communications of procurement & supply chain status with both internal and external cross-functional team members; including the Safran Test Cells' staff, suppliers & subcontractors, quality, installation personnel and any other personnel or firms involved in the Project
• Project Management skills would be preferred, but not required
• Prepare and place direct and indirect purchase orders utilizing company ERP system to support projects, aftermarket sales, and internal operations
• Perform daily work and utilize reports in Dynamics that support on-time delivery, quality, and best cost of goods and services
• Track and expedite orders, solving problems such as late delivery, variation from specifications, incorrect pricing, etc.
• Organize, update, and retain procurement files and information within the shared drive and ERP system
• Actively participate in design reviews and other internal and external meetings as required
• Participate as a team member to achieve business, departmental, and personal goals
• Review and approve supplier invoices, ensuring that pricing is correct and all pertinent quality documents and approvals are complete
• Resolve any issues that could delay payment in a timely manner
• Demonstrate continuous effort to improve operations, promote quality, decrease inefficiencies in manufacturing times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively with project principles.
• Complete CI projects as delegated by Supply Chain Manager.
• Ensure open and direct communications with domestic and international; suppliers regarding cost, quality, and delivery expectations per project requirements.
• Coordinate with Project Management to meet budgets and delivery schedules.
• Assist Project Manager(s) in sourcing project and aftermarket products through approved vendors; assist in alternative sources as needed.
• Assist Project Manager(s) in the completion of quarterly supplier scorecards and KPI's; assess whether quality, lead time, cost, and service levels have been attained.
• Work with Safran Test Cells EU counterparts on Safran Test Cells International proposals and bids.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience:
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations, or a related field preferred
• In Lieu of a degree, 4 or more years of experience in manufacturing procurement, planning & forecasting, preferably both domestic and international will be considered

Qualifications:
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills both verbal and written with a proven ability to be assertive yet approachable delivering a positive customer service and team experience
• Demonstrated success managing and leading large-scale, complex, multi-discipline projects involving multiple internal and external stakeholders and partners
• Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness; actively seeks opportunities to improve and promote quality and monitors own work to ensure quality is met
• Proficient with MS Office programs to include Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Self-motivated, organized, able to multi-task, prioritize and excel in a fast-paced environment while exercising initiative and judgment as well as making decisions within scope of assigned authority
• Solid analytical and problem-solving skills including problem identification, analysis, action planning and execution
• Demonstrated knowledge of principles and practices of the purchasing flow cycle
• Demonstrate the ability to problem solve, and develop alternative solutions when dealing with client issues or emotional topics
• Knowledge of common international business practices relating to purchasing, currency, costing, payment terms, Incoterms, shipping and taxes
• Ability to read and interpret engineering Bills of Material

This role involves up to 20%, domestic and international travel.

Safran es un grupo internacional de alta tecnología que opera en los campos de la aeronáutica (propulsión, equipamiento e interiores), espacio y defensa. Su misión: contribuir de forma duradera a un mundo más seguro, donde el transporte aéreo sea cada vez más respetuoso con el medio ambiente, más cómodo y más accesible. Establecido en todos los continentes, el Grupo emplea a 100.000 personas para una facturación de 27.3 mil millones de euros en 2024, y ocupa, solo o en asociación, posiciones de liderazgo mundial o europeo en sus mercados.
Safran es la segunda empresa del sector aeronáutico y de la defensa que figura en la lista de «World's Best Companies» de 2024 de la revista TIME.

Safran Aero Boosters, que se destaca como líder a nivel mundial, diseña, desarrolla y produce subconjuntos, equipos y bancos de prueba para los motores aeronáuticos y espaciales. Con su sede en Bélgica y dos filiales en Estados Unidos, combina los conocimientos técnicos de 1700 talentos.