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Safran Nacelles

MRO Buyer

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 8 weeks ago

Location: Plainfield, IN (Onsite)

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/21/2026

Job Description

Job Description Essential Functions/Responsibilities:

 Within the scope of direct materials, develops request for quotations, analyzes supplier responses, issues Purchase Orders to suppliers, tracks on-time delivery of orders  Works collaboratively with internal and external suppliers to understand and consolidate purchasing requirements  Monitors supplier performance and contract execution  Proposes improvements of tools & processes and develop purchasing maturity within the Group, fosters operational excellence  Partners with the Senior Management Team and Safran group teams to align purchasing with the overall business strategy  Reports to

Purchasing, Inventory, and Logistics Manager KPIs:

 Supplier On-Time Delivery 

Supplier Quality Metrics Job Requirements Education:

 Bachelors Degree (BA/BS)

Professional Experience:

 Three or more years of related experience in a manufacturing environment.

Key Capabilities:

Analytical Skills  Ability to break down and analyze information and then provide sound judgment and recommendations. Initiative  Displays self confidence, takes ownership and acts proactively to make things happen in the organization. Assertiveness  He/she deals with conflict constructively, argues skillfully and can put forward sound contributions even in the face of opposition. Teamwork and Collaboration  Ability to interact and adapt communication and style with personnel from all levels of company, Mechanics to the General Manager.

Core Competencies:

Job Knowledge and Expertise  Demonstrates knowledge of the procurement and supply chain industry  Must have Intermediate skills in

Microsoft Office:

Excel, Word & Outlook  Knowledge of ERP systems such as Epicor is a plus  Knowledge of French language is a plus  Purchasing in the Aerospace industry is a plus Customer Orientation  Seeks to understand customer needs and expectations; understands and delivers customer value; promotes open and frequent communications with management and suppliers. But what else? (advantages, specific features, etc.)

Travel:

None Company Information 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. Locate your future workplace 845 Airtech Parkway

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