Strategic Buyer II — Aerospace & Supply Chain

Safran; Gainesville (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Paid holidays

Recognition programs

Comprehensive benefits

401K with employer match

Professional development

Tuition assistance

Global career paths

Job summary

Safran Seats USA in Gainesville, Texas, is seeking a Buyer to support aerospace manufacturing with suppliers and production teams. You will manage orders, review specifications with engineering, and strive for cost control and quality across programs.

Join a team focused on precision, supplier collaboration, and continuous improvement in a dynamic aerospace environment. Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required; APICS preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 6 years equivalent experience.
• Two or more years of purchasing experience required.
• Intermediate level understanding of ERP system.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools.
• English - proficient level.
• APICS certification - preferred.
• MRP experience (MAPICS, M3, JD EDWARDS, SAP) preferred.
• International purchasing - preferred.

Responsibilities

• Compile product specifications with engineering and quality to inform supply decisions.
• Prepare daily purchase orders to control cost, delivery, and quality.
• Communicate requirements with suppliers; obtain delivery commitments and follow up on shortages.
• Prepare vendor forecast reports to secure long-term capacities.
• Maintain knowledge of supplier issues and inform program management, quality and engineering.
• Monitor market conditions and investigate cost savings opportunities.
• Arrange return of rejected items and ensure timely processing.
• Conduct supplier visits; analyze on-time delivery and publish results monthly.
• Act as liaison with quality to analyze non-conformances for Safran Seats USA.
• Participate in daily production and program meetings.

Skills

English proficiency

Reading blueprints

MS Office

ERP knowledge

International purchasing

Education

Bachelor's degree or 6 years equivalent experience

Tools

MAPICS

M3

JD EDWARDS

SAP

Job description

Safran Seats USA in Gainesville, Texas, is seeking a Buyer to support aerospace manufacturing with suppliers and production teams. You will manage orders, review specifications with engineering, and strive for cost control and quality across programs.

Join a team focused on precision, supplier collaboration, and continuous improvement in a dynamic aerospace environment. Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required; APICS preferred.