Strategic Buyer

About This Role

Serve as a Strategic Buyer for Safran Aerosystems, responsible for managing supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, and ensuring efficient supply chain operations within a manufacturing environment, particularly focusing on machining suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Perform formal root cause and data analysis using methods like 5 Why's, MAAR charts, or Fishbone diagrams
• Participate in or lead Supply Chain projects, such as Greenbelt projects
• Act as the first escalation point for applying and managing contract terms
• Select suppliers within the Approved Supplier List at SAO level
• Manage supplier relationships, including business reviews, performance escalations, assessments, and visits for single BU suppliers
• Serve as the logistics and customs escalation point
• Negotiate contract amendments or simple contracts (PPA)
• Aid in the deployment of strategic targets
• Demonstrate understanding of the market and manufacturing processes for Machining
• Establish and maintain Kan Ban agreements within the machine supplier base, determining quantity, leading health checks, and verifying inventory levels
• Place initial orders and ensure supplier readiness for smooth transitions
• Monitor and document wins/losses in productivity plans

Requirements

• Associate degree in Business Management or equivalent in Purchasing related courses
• 2-5 years experience as a materials buyer in a manufacturing environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite
• Excellent communication skills (English)
• Strong purchasing skills, including negotiations, supplier evaluation, cost reduction, standard purchasing systems and procedures, data management
• Knowledge of Problem Solving Tools
• Understanding of APQP and when to apply it
• Experience with Managing Operational contract terms
• Willingness to travel to supplier facilities as necessary

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Business Management or equivalent credits in Purchasing related courses
• 2-5 years materials buyer in a manufacturing environment, preferred 5-7 years diversified buying experience

Nice to Have

• B. A. in Business
• 5-7 years diversified buying experience
• Proficiency in Safran General Guidance for Purchasing (for internal candidates)

Skills

* Required skills