Strategic Buyer

Safran; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Safran is seeking a Buyer I in Buffalo, NY to manage plastics procurement processes and supplier performance. You will perform root cause and data analyses, participate in Greenbelt projects, and act as the escalation point for contract terms. You will select suppliers from the approved list and maintain supplier relationships.

The role requires 2–5 years of materials buying experience in manufacturing, strong English communication, and proficiency with purchasing systems and APQP concepts.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Business Management or equivalent credits in purchasing-related courses
• Preferred: BA in Business
• 2-5 years materials buyer experience in a manufacturing environment
• Preferred: 5-7 years diversified buying experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite
• Excellent communication skills (English) and purchasing skills
• Including negotiations, supplier evaluation, cost reduction
• Standard purchasing systems and data management
• Knowledge of Problem-Solving Tools
• Understanding APQP and when to apply it
• Experience with Managing Operational contract terms

Responsibilities

• Able to perform formal root cause & data analysis such as 5 Why's, MAAR charts or Fishbone diagrams.
• Can participate in or lead in Supply Chain project such as Greenbelt project.
• First escalation point for applying and managing contract terms as required.
• Capable of selecting suppliers within the Approved Supplier List at SAO level.
• Capable of Supplier Relationship Management including Business Reviews, escalation for performance, assessments, and visits for single BU suppliers.
• Logistic and Customs escalation point.
• Ability to negotiate contract amendments or simple contracts (PPA).
• Aid in deployment of strategic targets
• Understanding of the market and manufacturing processes for Plastics
• Establishes/maintains current Kan Ban agreements within the Plastics supplier base to determine quantity, leading Kanban health checks, verifying sufficient inventory levels. Contracts are updated.
• Better understanding of the supply base for Plastics
• Place initial orders and assure supplier readiness prior to moving to the buyers – ensures smooth transition
• Monitor and document wins/losses in productivity plan

Skills

Purchasing skills

Communication skills

Negotiation

Supplier evaluation

Cost reduction

Data management

Problem-solving tools

Contract terms management

Supply chain knowledge

Education

Associate degree in Business Management

BA in Business (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Suite

Job description

General Statement:

Responsible for the for all duties outlined in Buyer I job description plus the following Duties & Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing.

1. Able to perform formal root cause & data analysis such as 5 Why's, MAAR charts or Fishbone diagrams.
2. Can participate in or lead in Supply Chain project such as Greenbelt project.
3. First escalation point for applying and managing contract terms as required.
4. Capable of selecting suppliers within the Approved Supplier List at SAO level.
5. Capable of Supplier Relationship Management including Business Reviews, escalation for performance, assessments, and visits for single BU suppliers.
6. Logistic and Customs escalation point.
7. Ability to negotiate contract amendments or simple contracts (PPA).
8. Aid in deployment of strategic targets
9. Understanding of the market and manufacturing processes for Plastics
10. Establishes/maintains current Kan Ban agreements within the Plastics supplier base to determine quantity, leading Kanban health checks, verifying sufficient inventory levels. Contracts are updated.
11. Better understanding of the supply base for Plastics
12. Place initial orders and assure supplier readiness prior to moving to the buyers – ensures smooth transition
13. Monitor and document wins/losses in productivity plan

Qualifications:

Education -

Required: Associate degree in Business Management or equivalent credits in Purchasing related courses

Preferred: B. A. in Business

Experience –

Required: 2-5 years materials buyer in a manufacturing environment

Preferred: 5-7 years diversified buying experience.

Special Knowledge/Skills –

Required: Proficient in Microsoft Suite

Excellent communication skills (English), purchasing skills

Including negotiations, supplier evaluation, cost reduction,

Standard purchasing systems and procedures, data management

Knowledge of Problem-Solving Tools

Understanding APQP and knows when to apply it.

Experience with Managing Operational contract terms