Open to level 3 or 4 (Buyer Lead) No relocation benefits, local candidates should apply We trust our employees to bring bold ideas to build the future of aerospace together, contributing to our ranking by TIME as the leading Aerospace & Defense company on the 2023 World's Best Companies list (#59 on the full list). Join our team and become part of the group that's making amazing things happen on the ground and in the skies. Together, we'll proudly step back and say, "We did that." The Safran growth strategy centers on three imperatives: growing company market share, customer satisfaction and achieving operational excellence. The buyer role is responsible for acquiring goods and services at a competitive price, ensuring that goods are of top quality, and facilitating delivery of goods via the issuance and management of a purchase order. Analyzes demand and plans supply in accordance, ensures efficient and quality execution of requirements and purchasing action messages, manages supplier delivery, quality, and cost performance and improvement. This role requires a diverse purchasing background and a thorough understanding of supplier performance, quality requirements, and documentation/certification processes. The ideal candidate will possess strong negotiation and contract administration skills, as well as the ability to mentor lower-level buyers. Key Responsibilities: * Develop and implement purchasing strategies to enhance supplier performance and meet quality standards. * Analyze engineering drawings and documents to assess material requirements and specifications. * Negotiate contracts and manage contract administration, ensuring compliance with established guidelines and company policies. * Utilize advanced Excel functions (including VLOOKUP) and PowerPoint for analytical reporting and presentations. * Mentor and guide junior buyers, promoting best practices and enhancing the overall skill set of the purchasing team. * Coordinate with operations and logistics teams to ensure timely and accurate sourcing of materials. * Understand and apply Incoterms to facilitate efficient procurement processes. * Monitor and report on purchasing KPIs, ensuring targets are met and that deadlines are consistently adhered to.