Program Buyer

Safran; Wall Township (NJ); Sur place; USD 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Safran Aerosystems' Wall Township, New Jersey facility is a key site for the North American headquarters of SEV, focusing on life-saving aircraft evacuation systems. The Program Buyer role covers procurement across the product lifecycle, ensuring on-time materials, cost effectiveness, and regulatory compliance in a highly regulated aerospace environment.

You will collaborate with Program Management, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Suppliers to achieve program objectives, while applying

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement within aerospace or regulated industries.
• Ability to manage cost, quality, delivery, and regulatory requirements.
• Proven collaboration with cross-functional teams across program lifecycle.

Responsabilités

• Primary purchasing interface between Program Management, Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Suppliers and Customer teams.
• Ensure timely acquisition of materials, components, and services throughout product lifecycle.
• Support program objectives and business targets while complying with regulatory requirements.
• Leverage ERP/MRP data to analyze and report on supplier performance.

Connaissances

Strategic sourcing

Supplier negotiations

Cost analysis

Contract management

Program management

Supply chain risk

ERP/MRP proficiency

Data analysis

Description du poste

Key Skills

Safran Aerosystems' Wall Township, New Jersey facility is home to the North American headquarters of our Evacuation Systems Business Unit (SEV). Here, you will help design, manufacture, maintain, and support life-saving aircraft evacuation systems, including emergency slides, life rafts, and flotation devices.

Building on more than a century of innovation, our teams play a critical role in the development, certification, and production of advanced aerospace safety equipment used around the world. As part of Safran's global Aerosafety Division, you'll contribute to technologies that help protect millions of passengers and crew members every year. You will also enjoy the collaborative culture and agility of a human-scale site backed by the strength and opportunities of a global aerospace leader.

Be part of a team that is driven by a strong culture, guided by shared values, and committed to making a positive impact giving back to the communities where we live and work.

The Program Buyer is responsible for managing all procurement activities associated with assigned aerospace programs throughout the product lifecycle, from development and qualification through production entry into service. This role ensures the timely acquisition of materials, components, and services while meeting cost, quality, delivery, and regulatory requirements in a highly regulated, safety-critical aerospace environment.

The Program Buyer serves as the primary purchasing interface between Program Management, Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Suppliers, and Customer teams to support program objectives and business targets. At Safran Aerosystems USA, we value service-oriented team players who demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, a positive attitude, and the ability to adapt to our dynamic, innovative environment.

Technical Competencies

• Strategic sourcing
• Supplier negotiations
• Cost analysis
• Contract management
• Program management principles
• Supply chain risk management
• ERP/MRP systems proficiency
• Data analysis and reporting

Behavioral Competencies

• Strong communication skills
• Leadership and influence without authority
• Problem-solving and decision-making
• Customer focus
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work under schedule pressure
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Results-oriented mindset