Job Description

POWERED BY TEAMWORK. Are you ready to be part of a team that drives big ideas and even bigger wins? At Safran, we believe in the power of both collaboration and individual contributions. We understand that it takes diverse perspectives, problem-solving skills, dependability, and trust to push each other forward and achieve great success. For us, working here is more than just a job; it's a passion. There's the unique opportunity to lead the way in aerospace and defense and contribute to creating a safer and more sustainable world.

We trust our employees to bring bold ideas to build the future of aerospace together, contributing to our ranking by TIME as the leading Aerospace & Defense company on the 2023 World's Best Companies list (#59 on the full list). Join our team and become part of the group that's making amazing things happen on the ground and in the skies. Together, we'll proudly step back and say, “We did that."

In the role of Manager, Purchasing, you'll play a pivotal part on our Supply Chain team.

The Manager, Purchasing position contributes to our vision by:
• Supervise Purchasing personnel to implement values and objectives in order to achieve corporate goals and optimum performance
• Assigns purchasing and scheduling duties based on business requirements
• Establish and/or oversee training as required.
• Ensure performance from purchasing personnel based on standards and goals.
• Identify and address personnel issues.
• Organize, analyze and report data including root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Proactively work in continuous improvements within the department.
• Communicates purchasing department's activities and strategies in conjunction with Management
• Provides feedback and support to Development buyer department.
• Supports customer's needs by using standard process where possible.
• Ensures that purchasing department follows all guidelines and procedures
• Supports buyers in any escalated issues or concerns.
• Works with Production supervisor on a daily basis to monitor status and scheduling in order to obtain on-time delivery of products based on information provided by planning and purchasing teams.
• Inputs data into various systems and creates/prepares reports for customer meetings.
• Mentors and supports buyers in any inquiry
• Works proactively to optimize supply chain operations through creative solutions acting alone and/or in teams.
• Drives operational excellence and provides Supply Chain expertise to other functional areas.
• Demonstrates leadership and business acumen in actions, interactions and decisions.
• Must be organized and possess time management skills and skills to adapt to priority changes.
• Attends and actively participates in departmental meetings in a positive manner
• Works in additional projects assigned by Management.

Job Requirements

At Safran Cabin, diversity & inclusion is a source of richness that adds quality of life, performance, and innovation. We welcome diverse contributions and provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, disability/medical condition, military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic characteristics or information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.

We seek service-oriented team players with strong interpersonal skills and a positive attitude, adaptable to our innovative and evolving environment.

Across all team members, we are looking for the following attributes:
· Team oriented
· Process focused
· Open & honest communication
· Quality minded
· Ability to persevere and honor commitments
· Recognizes success
· Executes with urgency
· Creates solutions
· Customer focused in everything we do

Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor's Degree required (Preferably a degree in Supply Chain management or related field) or comparable experience.

Experience: 10 years of experience in a production environment required.

Computer Skills: Proficient with Windows Operating System®, Office XP®, AutoCAD.

Other Skills: Solid understanding of Production Planning and Production Scheduling best practices and principles is required.

Additional Preferred Skills: (not required)
• LN knowledge desired.
• APICS certification preferred

This job posting has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee within this position. The actual duties, responsibilities and qualifications may vary based on assignment or group.

Company Information

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.