Buyer

Safran Seats; 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

A glimpse at the job

HERE, WE CRAFT EXCELLENCE TOGETHER. At Safran, we believe in sustainable career journeys, collaboration as a cornerstone of innovation, and the freedom to explore diverse career paths. As a Buyer, you'll contribute to meaningful projects that shape the future of aerospace.

This position contributes to our vision by

• Prepare daily purchase orders for acquisition of items with a goal of controlling vendor delivery, performance, and product quality.
• Communicate daily and weekly requirements with suppliers. Obtain vendor delivery commitments and reconcile open order requirements. Follow up with vendor shortages.
• Arranges the return of rejected items and ensure transactions are processed accurately and in a timely manner.
• Conducts supplier visits, analyzes on time delivery performance and publishes results internally and to the vendor on a monthly basis. Coordinates supplier quarterly reviews.
• Works in conjunction with quality to analyze non conformances and acts as the focal liaison for Safran Seats USA.
• Participates in the daily production and program meetings as required.
• Report key performance metrics and benchmarks on a monthly basis which includes Purchase Price Variances, On Time Delivery Performance, Freight, Expedites, Shortages. Report results to the Purchasing Manager and the Director of Supply Chain Management

What we offer

• Competitive salaries
• Paid holidays
• Recognition programs
• Comprehensive benefits
• Retirement (401K) plans with employer match
• Professional development opportunities
• Tuition assistance
• Over 300 career paths across global sites

Highlights from our facility

Safran Seats in Gainesville, Texas, plays a big role in making top-notch aircraft seats for airlines around the world. The team here is known for their know-how and dedication to building comfortable, reliable seats for both commercial and business planes. With a focus on quality and new ideas, the Gainesville facility helps keep Safran at the forefront of the aviation seating industry, working closely with airlines and aircraft makers to deliver seats passengers appreciate.

Join Safran Seats

Here we craft excellence together. At Safran Seats, we value service-oriented team players who demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, a positive attitude, and the ability to adapt to our dynamic, innovative environment.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent experience
• Basic understanding of ERP system
• Ability to read and understand blueprints
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools
• English - proficient level

Attributes

• Innovative & Curious
• Collaborative & Inclusive
• Committed to Safety
• Trustworthy
• Results Focused
• Driven to Excellence
• Powered by Teamwork

This description outlines the general nature and level of work for this position. Duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may vary by assignment or group. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

Safran Seats is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. For verification or accommodation requests, please email [e-mail] or call 940-363-2068. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

Candidates for positions with Safran Seats must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Employment eligibility verification will be required at the time of hire.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

Relocation assistance is not offered for this position.