Procurement Officer

Safran Group; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Safran Group in Los Angeles, CA seeks a Procurement Officer to drive end-to-end sourcing and supplier management. You will identify suppliers, negotiate terms, issue POs, and coordinate with planning to ensure on-time delivery.

Applicants should have 3+ years in procurement, strong negotiation and analytics skills, and experience with ERP systems (SAP/Oracle). Fluent English is preferred.

Qualifications

• Procurement and sourcing expertise.
• Contract negotiation experience.
• Supplier relationship management skills.
• ERP experience (SAP/Oracle/M3/OneERP).
• Data analysis and reporting (Excel, Power BI).
• Inventory and supply chain management knowledge.
• Cost analysis and budgeting capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers based on quality, cost, and reliability.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms with vendors.
• Issue purchase orders and manage the procurement process end-to-end.
• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with planning/operations teams.
• Ensure timely delivery of materials and resolve supply issues.
• Maintain accurate procurement records and documentation.
• Analyze market trends and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
• Collaborate with finance for budget control and invoice verification.
• Support audits and reporting (e.g., KPI tracking, supplier performance).

Skills

Procurement and sourcing

Contract negotiation

Supplier relationship management

ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, M3, OneERP)

Data analysis and reporting (Excel, BI

Education

High School Diploma/GED Equivalent

Job description

Procurement Officer

Job details

General information

Entity

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.

Join Safran Aerosystems: an international leader in aviation safety, fluid management and fuel systems. Our strength? Innovating to enhance flight safety (oxygen systems, evacuation systems, flotation systems) and driving the transition toward decarbonized aviation through sustainable fuels. 6,200 employees, operations in 7 countries, and one shared objective: a safer sky.

Reference number

2026-184847

Job details

Domain

Performance and Support

Job field / Job profile

Supply chain - Procurement officer

Job title

Procurement Officer

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Employees / Staff

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

• Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers based on quality, cost, and reliability


• Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms with vendors


• Issue purchase orders and manage the procurement process end-to-end


• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with planning/operations teams


• Ensure timely delivery of materials and resolve supply issues


• Maintain accurate procurement records and documentation


• Analyze market trends and identify cost-saving opportunities


• Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations


• Collaborate with finance for budget control and invoice verification


• Support audits and reporting (e.g., KPI tracking, supplier performance)

But what else? (advantages, specificities, etc.)

• Strong negotiation and communication skills


• Analytical and problem-solving mindset


• Attention to detail and accuracy


• Time management and ability to meet deadlines


• Decision-making under pressure


• Collaboration and stakeholder management

Candidate skills & requirements

• Procurement and sourcing expertise


• Contract negotiation


• Supplier relationship management


• ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, M3, OneERP)


• Data analysis and reporting (Excel, Power BI)


• Inventory and supply chain management


• Cost analysis and budgeting

Annual salary

Experience

Job location

North America, United States, California, Los Angeles

City (-ies)

6734 Valjean Avenue 91406 CA

Applicant criteria

Minimum education level achieved

High School Diploma/GED Equivalent

Minimum experience level required

More than 3 years

Additional Languages preferred

English (Fluent)

ITAR Controlled Position: Select "Yes" if role requires U.S. citizenship/permanent residency

No