Lead Aftermarket Buyer - Level 4
Apply NowCompany: Safran
Location: Garden Grove, CA 92840
Description:
Job details
General information
Entity
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 92,000 employees and sales of 23.2 billion euros in 2023, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets. Safran undertakes research and development programs to maintain the environmental priorities of its R&T and innovation roadmap.
Safran is in the 1st place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2023" ranking.
Safran Cabin provides innovative cabin interiors, systems, equipment and services to enhance the user experience. Its 11,000 employees across the world serve aircraft OEMs, airlines, lessors and VIP clients with interiors easily configured for multiple aircraft platforms and missions.
Reference number
2025-152609
Job details
Domain
Programs / Customer Relations
Job field / Job profile
Purchasing - Purchasing administration
Job title
Lead Aftermarket Buyer - Level 4
Employment type
Permanent
Professional category
Administrative staff
Part time / Full time
Full-time
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."
The Safran growth strategy centers on three imperatives: growing company market share, customer satisfaction and achieving operational excellence. The buyer role is responsible for acquiring goods and services at a competitive price, ensuring that goods are of top quality, and facilitating delivery of goods via the issuance and management of a purchase order. Analyzes demand and plans supply in accordance, ensures efficient and quality execution of requirements and purchasing action messages, manages supplier delivery, quality, and cost performance and improvement. This role requires a diverse purchasing background and a thorough understanding of supplier performance, quality requirements, and documentation/certification processes. The ideal candidate will possess strong negotiation and contract administration skills, as well as the ability to mentor lower-level buyers.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop and implement purchasing strategies to enhance supplier performance and meet quality standards.
Analyze engineering drawings and documents to assess material requirements and specifications.
Negotiate contracts and manage contract administration, ensuring compliance with established guidelines and company policies.
Utilize advanced Excel functions (including VLOOKUP) and PowerPoint for analytical reporting and presentations.
Mentor and guide junior buyers, promoting best practices and enhancing the overall skill set of the purchasing team.
Coordinate with operations and logistics teams to ensure timely and accurate sourcing of materials.
Understand and apply Incoterms to facilitate efficient procurement processes.
Monitor and report on purchasing KPIs, ensuring targets are met and that deadlines are consistently adhered to.
Travel specifictity
May require some travel.
Additional description
Safran Cabin headquarters are in Huntington Beach, California, with a global presence of over 11,000 employees at 36 sites. Site locations are in the United States, Mexico, Brazil, Canada, Germany, France, Czech Republic, the Netherlands, Tunisia and Thailand. Safran Cabin serves over 400 airlines and leasing companies globally and delivers to all airframe OEM manufacturers with a heritage spanning over 80 years in the industry.
Discover Safran Cabin through our videos: Safran Cabin (safran-group.com)
Your Career: Safran is committed to providing internal mobility to our employees. We operate globally so the sky is the limit of where your Safran journey can take you.
Your Development: Safran employees have free access to Safran University courses and external tuition reimbursement for approved programs or certifications.
Your Benefits: Our suite of comprehensive benefits include health care (medical, dental and vision), life insurance, 401(k) savings plans with company match, paid time off, Safran Perks with BenefitHub - Employee Discounts & Rewards Marketplace for consumer products/services and more!
The expected salary range for this position is between $XX,000 - $XXX,000 USD. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, education, and other factors permitted by law.
Candidate skills & requirements
Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience
Experience: Minimum of 8+ years of experience in purchasing, preferably in the aerospace or aviation industry.
Computer Skills:
MRP and ERP system experience
MS Office Skills (Excel, PowerPoint)
Other Skills:
Strong written and verbal business communications abilities.
Proven track record of successful negotiation and contract management.
Strong understanding of engineering principles and ability to interpret technical drawings.
Self-starter with ability to drive improvement, meet timeliness and objectives.
Identifying problems working with teams to solve through leading actions collaboratively.
Excellent analytical organizational skills.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
Ability to apply Supply Chain past experience to current environment and modify as needed.
Strong leadership. abilities with experience in mentoring and developing team members.
Ability to negotiate, influence, and win respect.
Ability to make timely decisions and take action.
Ability to provide information regarding tasks, plans, schedule and strategy to stakeholders.
Customer service oriented.
Additional Preferred Skills: (not required)
Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain or program management
Certified Procurement Professional (CPP)
Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)
Previous experience supporting manufacturing, aerospace preferred
Ability to read and analyze engineering prints
General Notes:
All employees have an affirmative duty to protect and maintain the confidentiality of Safran's products.
As business conditions change it is necessary that all employees productively react and handle other essential tasks as assigned now or in the future.
Tasks may vary slightly based on products produced at division.
Duties listed above are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required. The company may modify responsibilities as needed to meet business and organizational needs.
Annual salary
$XX,000 - $XXX,000 USD
Job location
Job location
North America, United States, California
City (-ies)
Garden Grove
Applicant criteria
Minimum education level achieved
Bachelor's Degree
Minimum experience level required
More than 8 years
Additional Languages preferred
English (Fluent)
General information
Entity
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 92,000 employees and sales of 23.2 billion euros in 2023, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets. Safran undertakes research and development programs to maintain the environmental priorities of its R&T and innovation roadmap.
Safran is in the 1st place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2023" ranking.
Safran Cabin provides innovative cabin interiors, systems, equipment and services to enhance the user experience. Its 11,000 employees across the world serve aircraft OEMs, airlines, lessors and VIP clients with interiors easily configured for multiple aircraft platforms and missions.
Reference number
2025-152609
Job details
Domain
Programs / Customer Relations
Job field / Job profile
Purchasing - Purchasing administration
Job title
Lead Aftermarket Buyer - Level 4
Employment type
Permanent
Professional category
Administrative staff
Part time / Full time
Full-time
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."
The Safran growth strategy centers on three imperatives: growing company market share, customer satisfaction and achieving operational excellence. The buyer role is responsible for acquiring goods and services at a competitive price, ensuring that goods are of top quality, and facilitating delivery of goods via the issuance and management of a purchase order. Analyzes demand and plans supply in accordance, ensures efficient and quality execution of requirements and purchasing action messages, manages supplier delivery, quality, and cost performance and improvement. This role requires a diverse purchasing background and a thorough understanding of supplier performance, quality requirements, and documentation/certification processes. The ideal candidate will possess strong negotiation and contract administration skills, as well as the ability to mentor lower-level buyers.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop and implement purchasing strategies to enhance supplier performance and meet quality standards.
Analyze engineering drawings and documents to assess material requirements and specifications.
Negotiate contracts and manage contract administration, ensuring compliance with established guidelines and company policies.
Utilize advanced Excel functions (including VLOOKUP) and PowerPoint for analytical reporting and presentations.
Mentor and guide junior buyers, promoting best practices and enhancing the overall skill set of the purchasing team.
Coordinate with operations and logistics teams to ensure timely and accurate sourcing of materials.
Understand and apply Incoterms to facilitate efficient procurement processes.
Monitor and report on purchasing KPIs, ensuring targets are met and that deadlines are consistently adhered to.
Travel specifictity
May require some travel.
Additional description
Safran Cabin headquarters are in Huntington Beach, California, with a global presence of over 11,000 employees at 36 sites. Site locations are in the United States, Mexico, Brazil, Canada, Germany, France, Czech Republic, the Netherlands, Tunisia and Thailand. Safran Cabin serves over 400 airlines and leasing companies globally and delivers to all airframe OEM manufacturers with a heritage spanning over 80 years in the industry.
Discover Safran Cabin through our videos: Safran Cabin (safran-group.com)
Your Career: Safran is committed to providing internal mobility to our employees. We operate globally so the sky is the limit of where your Safran journey can take you.
Your Development: Safran employees have free access to Safran University courses and external tuition reimbursement for approved programs or certifications.
Your Benefits: Our suite of comprehensive benefits include health care (medical, dental and vision), life insurance, 401(k) savings plans with company match, paid time off, Safran Perks with BenefitHub - Employee Discounts & Rewards Marketplace for consumer products/services and more!
The expected salary range for this position is between $XX,000 - $XXX,000 USD. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, education, and other factors permitted by law.
Candidate skills & requirements
Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience
Experience: Minimum of 8+ years of experience in purchasing, preferably in the aerospace or aviation industry.
Computer Skills:
MRP and ERP system experience
MS Office Skills (Excel, PowerPoint)
Other Skills:
Strong written and verbal business communications abilities.
Proven track record of successful negotiation and contract management.
Strong understanding of engineering principles and ability to interpret technical drawings.
Self-starter with ability to drive improvement, meet timeliness and objectives.
Identifying problems working with teams to solve through leading actions collaboratively.
Excellent analytical organizational skills.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
Ability to apply Supply Chain past experience to current environment and modify as needed.
Strong leadership. abilities with experience in mentoring and developing team members.
Ability to negotiate, influence, and win respect.
Ability to make timely decisions and take action.
Ability to provide information regarding tasks, plans, schedule and strategy to stakeholders.
Customer service oriented.
Additional Preferred Skills: (not required)
Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain or program management
Certified Procurement Professional (CPP)
Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)
Previous experience supporting manufacturing, aerospace preferred
Ability to read and analyze engineering prints
General Notes:
All employees have an affirmative duty to protect and maintain the confidentiality of Safran's products.
As business conditions change it is necessary that all employees productively react and handle other essential tasks as assigned now or in the future.
Tasks may vary slightly based on products produced at division.
Duties listed above are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required. The company may modify responsibilities as needed to meet business and organizational needs.
Annual salary
$XX,000 - $XXX,000 USD
Job location
Job location
North America, United States, California
City (-ies)
Garden Grove
Applicant criteria
Minimum education level achieved
Bachelor's Degree
Minimum experience level required
More than 8 years
Additional Languages preferred
English (Fluent)