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). In this role, you'll play a pivotal part in assisting the buyers in actions such as coordinating the process of purchase documentation, maintaining vendor information, tracking purchase orders, researching delivery and receipt status. 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”.

Main Function Responsibilities

A) Assists in processing a variety of telephone and written requisitions to obtain supplies, materials and equipment.
B) Assists buyers with delinquent orders and requests supplier delivery information.
C) Maintains department employee training records
D) Facilitate vendor return transactions in conjunction with the buyer.
E) Supplies vendors with blueprint, WPS and WA information as revisions are received.
F) Verifies invoice discrepancies from suppliers against purchase orders and inventory transactions.
G) Performs other duties as assigned.

We offer competitive salaries, recognition programs, comprehensive benefits, retirement plans with employer match, professional development, tuition assistance, hybrid remote work, and over 300 career paths across global sites. Join us at Safran Seats USA, where your talents are valued and nurtured as we collectively evolve and excel.

Job Requirements

Qualification Requirements

A. Education & Qualification: High School Diploma or equivalent
B. Work Experience - Technical knowledge: 1 year of related clerical experience required. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
C. Professional Skills: Must have the ability to generate written communication and to operate required office equipment. Ability to read and review written communication. Speech and hearing abilities that allow individual to communicate clearly and distinctly in English. Ability to solve problems.
D. Behavioral Skills: Ability to convince, Ability to take initiative, accept responsibility, Adaptability-flexibility, Autonomy, Availability for others, Building Relationships, Creativity, Perseverance, Precise, Self-confidence, Self-motivation. Comfortable with ambiguity and limited instruction. Must have the ability to drive major initiatives. Must be comfortable with multiple tasks.
E. Desirable Aspects: ERP, SAP, Mapics, Powerlink, JD Edwards, Oracle. Aerospace, Automotive, Medical. Bi-Lingual in English and Spanish a plus

Physical Demands: This position requires extended periods of sitting while working with computers and viewing computer monitors and other office equipment. Finger dexterity needed in using misc. office equipment such as telephone, computer and copy machine, etc. Bending, stooping, reaching, and lifting up to approximately twenty pounds are required during tasks related to the job.

Work environment includes office setting with moderate office noise. The work environment will also include work with the receiving dock/inspection/MRB location.

"Safran Seats USA is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status."

Candidates applying must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.

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 Seats is one of the world's leading manufacturers of aircraft seats, for both crew and passengers. 1 million Safran Seats-manufactured aircraft seats are currently in service with air fleets around the world.