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Safran Seats
EDL Technician - Procurement
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A Procurement or Sourcing Specialist is responsible for sourcing and purchasing the goods or services required by an organization, especially tracking overall spend and improving bidding processes. Responsible for maintaining supplier relationships. May also be responsible growing supplier relationships with new and/or existing suppliers.
$68,519 / year median in Texas
+7% projected growth
Job Description
Job Description A glimpse at the job:
HERE, WE CRAFT EXCELLENCE TOGETHER.
At Safran, we believe in sustainable career journeys, collaboration as a cornerstone of innovation, and the freedom to explore diverse career paths. As a [Engineering Development Lab Technicain - Procurement , you'll contribute to meaningful projects that shape the future of aerospace. This position contributes to our vision by: 5 Ensure all tooling, raw material & parts are defined, procured, and available to support program schedules for Customer Show Seats, PDR, CDR and DEV testing projects. Obtains materials and services at the lowest cost consistent with considerations of quality, reliability and urgency of need. Monitor and communicate shortages to ensure parts are in process to support the build of Customer Show Seats, PDR, CDR and DEV testing projects. Drive program status to meet toll gates for each phase of new product launch to protect customer date, and escalate to impacted functional disciplines if dates compress or violate the program schedule. Drives the timely releases and rescheduling of manufacturing and release of purchase orders (MO & POs) to support Customer Show Seats, PDR, CDR and DEV testing projects.What we offer:
Competitive salaries- Paid holidays
- Recognition programs
- Comprehensive benefits
- Retirement (401K) plans with employer match
- Professional development opportunities
- Tuition assistance
- Over 300 career paths across global sites Highlights from our facility: Safran Seats in Gainesville, Texas, plays a big role in making top-notch aircraft seats for airlines around the world.
- Associates Degree or high school diploma or equivalent with 3 years of manufacturing related experience required,
- In addition to meeting the education requirement, prefer 1 year of planning or buying related experience.
- Must have average working knowledge of Microsoft Products to include Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.
- Must have a good understanding of manufacturing and materials processes.
- Must have the ability to generate written communication and to operate required office equipment.
- Ability to read and review written communication.
- Speech and hearing abilities that allow individual to communicate clearly and distinctly in English. Across all team members, we are looking for the following attributes:
- Innovative & Curious
- Collaborative & Inclusive
- Committed to Safety
- Trustworthy
- Results Focused
- Driven to Excellence
- Powered by Teamwork This description outlines the general nature and level of work for this position.