Aerospace Buyer & Supplier Performance Lead

Safran; Gainesville (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Paid holidays

Recognition programs

Comprehensive benefits

401K with match

Professional development

Tuition assistance

Global career paths

Job summary

Safran Seats in Gainesville, Texas is seeking a Buyer to prepare daily purchase orders and manage supplier commitments to ensure on-time delivery and quality. You will coordinate with suppliers, handle returns, and work with quality to resolve non-conformances.

You’ll participate in daily meetings and monitor KPIs to support the supply chain. The role requires an associate degree or equivalent, ERP and MS Office proficiency, and English at a proficient level.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent experience.
• Basic understanding of ERP systems.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools.
• English proficiency at a professional level.

Responsibilities

• Prepare daily purchase orders for items with focus on delivery performance and quality.
• Communicate daily and weekly needs with suppliers and obtain commitments.
• Arrange returns of rejected items and ensure timely processing.
• Conduct supplier visits and analyze on-time delivery performance.
• Collaborate with quality to analyze non-conformances and liaise with Safran Seats USA.
• Participate in daily production and program meetings.
• Report KPIs monthly including PPV, on-time delivery, freight, and shortages.

Skills

Blueprint reading

English proficiency

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

ERP system

Microsoft Office

Job description

Safran Seats in Gainesville, Texas is seeking a Buyer to prepare daily purchase orders and manage supplier commitments to ensure on-time delivery and quality. You will coordinate with suppliers, handle returns, and work with quality to resolve non-conformances.

You’ll participate in daily meetings and monitor KPIs to support the supply chain. The role requires an associate degree or equivalent, ERP and MS Office proficiency, and English at a proficient level.