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, & 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 (STC) ERP system to support projects, aftermarket sales, & 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 STC staff, suppliers & subcontractors, quality, installation personnel and any other personnel or firms involved in the Project
• Prepare & place direct and indirect purchase orders utilizing company ERP system to support projects, aftermarket sales, & internal operations
• Perform daily work and utilize reports in Dynamics that support on-time delivery, quality, & best cost of goods and services
• Track & expedite orders, solving problems such as late delivery, variation from specifications, incorrect pricing, etc.
• Organize, update, & retain procurement files and information within the shared drive and ERP system
• Actively participate in design reviews & other internal and external meetings as required
• Participate as a team member to achieve business, departmental, & personal goals
• Review & approve supplier invoices, ensuring that pricing is correct & pertinent quality documents and approvals are complete
• Resolve any issues that could delay payment in a timely manner
• Work with Project Management and others to determine if/when invoices should be paid
• 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 Commodity Manager(s) in sourcing project and aftermarket products through approved vendors; assist in alternative sources as needed.
• Assist Commodity 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 STC EU counterparts on STC 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, 2-4+ years of experience in manufacturing procurement, 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
• 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
• 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

• Able and willing to travel up to 20% of the time both domestically and internationally, as required

Safran est un groupe international de haute technologie opérant dans les domaines de l'aéronautique (propulsion, équipements et intérieurs), de l'espace et de la défense. Sa mission : contribuer durablement à un monde plus sûr, où le transport aérien devient toujours plus respectueux de l'environnement, plus confortable et plus accessible. Implanté sur tous les continents, le Groupe emploie 100 000 collaborateurs pour un chiffre d'affaires de 27,3 milliards d'euros en 2024, et occupe, seul ou en partenariat, des positions de premier plan mondial ou européen sur ses marchés.
Safran est la 2ème entreprise du secteur aéronautique et défense du classement « World's Best Companies 2024 » du magazine TIME.

Occupant des positions de leadership mondial, Safran Aero Boosters conçoit, développe et produit des sous-ensembles, des équipements et des bancs d'essais pour les moteurs aéronautiques et spatiaux. Implantée en Belgique, Safran Aero Boosters dispose de deux filiales aux Etats-Unis et combine le savoir-faire de 1700 talents.