Aerospace Program Buyer II

Safran; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Safran Electrical and Power in Sarasota, FL, seeks a Supply Chain professional to manage a supplier portfolio, ensure material availability, and drive proactive risk mitigation through LeanDNA data and ERP insights.

The role emphasizes on-time delivery, quarterly supplier forecasts, cross‑functional coordination with engineering, and continuous improvement across the supply chain, with a strong focus on expediting, shortage management, and KPI-driven results.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of supply chain experience with focus on supplier management.
• ERP/MRP systems proficiency, preferably SAP or equivalent.
• Ability to interpret system signals and prioritize work.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned suppliers with annual spend >$4.5M.
• Monitor and act on MRP exception messages (reschedules, shortages, pull forward).
• Own shortage management and identify risks early.
• Ensure on-time delivery via expediting and weekly supplier reviews.
• Provide quarterly forecasts to suppliers.
• Participate in LeanDNA Portal and Supplier Portal.
• Track open orders and maintain ERP data accuracy.
• Escalate supply risks with financial, capacity, or pricing issues.
• Coordinate with engineering on deviations, non-conformances, and RMAs.
• Follow up on supplier corrective actions for missed paperwork.
• Control expedited costs and NRE costs related to execution.
• Participate in QRQC/Tier meetings.
• Support KPIs: OTD, shortages, backlog.
• Escalate pricing issues with purchasing to resolution.
• Comply with HSE and 6S site requirements.

Skills

ERP/MRP proficiency

Vendor management

Supplier coordination

Communication

Education

BA/BS degree or 5+ years experience

Tools

SAP

Job description

This role is responsible for managing a portfolio of suppliers to ensure material availability and support operational continuity through proactive shortage management, cross-functional coordination, and supplier performance recovery. Leveraging Lean DNA, the position enables a data-driven approach to prioritizing and resolving supply chain risks. The role maintains strong control over execution-related cost. This position ensures disciplined execution and continuous improvement across the supply chain. Ultimately, enables prioritization of critical actions, and supports a shift from reactive issue management to proactive, performance-driven supply chain operations.

• Manage assigned suppliers in excess of $4.5M yearly spend
• Monitor and manage MRP exception messages (reschedules, cancellations, shortages, pull forward) and action them
• Own shortage management:
  • Identify risks early
• Ensure on time delivery of parts ordered, via expediting and weekly delivery reviews with suppliers
• Provide forecasts quarterly to suppliers
• Actively participate within LeanDNA Portal and the Supplier Portal
• Track open orders and maintain ERP data accuracy
• Escalate supply risks appropriately that are identified with a supplier; financial, capacity, pricing
• Coordinate with engineering on:
  • Deviations and concessions
  • Non-conformances
  • RMAs
• Supplier corrective action follow-up for shipments missing critical paperwork
• Control and challenge:
  • Expedite costs
  • NRE costs (execution, not negotiation ownership)
• Participate actively in QRQC / Tier meetings
• Support and drive functional KPIs (OTD, shortages, backlog)
• Ensure pricing issues are escalated and kept on track for resolution with the purchasing team
• Compliance with all HSE and 6S Site requirements

Job Requirements

Education and Desired Skills

• BA/BS College Degree or High School graduate with 5+ years of Supply Chain experience.
• ERP/MRP system proficiency (SAP or equivalent)
• Ability to interpret system signals and prioritize work
• Basic understanding of:
  • Supply chain flows
  • Production impact of shortages
• Strong communication and follow-up discipline
• Structured, detail-oriented execution

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

This position requires access to technologies and hardware subject to US national security based export control requirements. All applicants must be US Persons (8 USC 1324b(a)(3)), or otherwise authorized by the U.S. Government. No company sponsorship will be offered.

Physical Demands:

Stationary 80% / Mobility 20%

The work environment is an office setting with moderate office noise. Occasional travel to suppliers.

This description 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. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic data or other legally protected status.

Safran Electrical and Power is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. To verify the information in the job listing or if you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please call: 941-210-8648. We will decide on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

Company Information

Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of aerospace (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space and defense. Its mission is to contribute sustainably to a safer world, where air transport becomes ever more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Present on every continent, the Group employs 110,000 people and generated €31.3 billion in revenue in 2025. Safran holds, either independently or through partnerships, leading global or European positions in its markets.

Safran was ranked second in the Aerospace & Defense sector in TIME magazine's ""World's Best Companies 2025"" ranking.

As the world leader in aeronautical electrical systems, Safran Electrical & Power is a key player in the electrification of aircraft equipment and electric and hybrid propulsion. With expertise across the onboard energy chain, the company designs and delivers innovative, optimized and modular architectures and solutions.