Program Buyer

Program Buyer

Job details

General information

Entity

Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.

Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking.

Safran Cabin designs, certifies, manufactures and supports innovative aircraft cabin interiors, equipment and systems, providing airlines and OEM Customers with distinctive aircraft branding, and their passengers with a safe, comfortable and enjoyable flying experience.

Reference number

2025-164702

Job details

Domain

Production

Job field / Job profile

Purchasing - Program purchasing

Job title

Program Buyer

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Employees / Staff

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

Local candidates strongly preferred. Not considering out of state candidates at this time.

Here, we craft excellence together. Your mission? Making the journey the most enjoyable part of the trip.

Join our first-class team to reinvent in-flight experience. In the role of Program Buyer you'll play a pivotal part on our Product Support team.

Summary of Duties :

• Act as the supply Chain program representative for HOV activities and change management by ensuring a smooth transition of products / parts between development and production phases, and coordinating any modifications required.
• Coordinates procurement activities involved with procuring products. Supports purchasing contract process, complex bill of material evolution, support complex value engineering projects, prepare bid requests, maintains ERP data necessary to enable purchase order placement,
• Drive cost reduction initiatives by analyzing supplier quotes, negotiating pricing improvements, identifying alternative suppliers, consolidating spend where possible, and collaborating with engineering to reduce material costs through design-to-cost or value engineering.
• Act as the liaison in a make – or buy decisions at the s site level by presenting supplier capabilities, internal manufacturing costs, risk assessments, and total cost of ownership to program managers and operations for final decision making.
• Own and manage the material Baseline specific by Program by ensuring alignment between sourcing strategy, contract coverage, and program requirements.
• Track, analyze, and report cost on development programs and report relevant KPIs to management.
• Support Programs and Sales to ensure business case targets are met by highlighting risks or variances and recommending sourcing strategies to close gaps.
• Analyze any differences in the cost estimate of new products at different stages of development.
• Interact and collaborate with the different internal stakeholders to understand and resolve conflicts that may impact budget, on-time delivery or quality.
• Act as the focal to the sourcing team and / or commodity managers, ensuring supplier pricing is implemented in line with program needs.
• Interface with internal customers to resolve problems and issues relating to purchase items
• Interface with external customer to address supply chain issues, with previous approval from manager.
• Proactively identify areas of risk and develop mitigation plans as defined by the risk management process
• Implement Health, Safety and Environment standards, supporting compliance and ensuring safe execution of program activities.
• Conduct cost analysis on parts not covered by contracts, recommend corrective actions (e.g., negotiations, sourcing alternatives) , and support closure of cost exposure.

But what else? (advantages, specificities, etc.)

Safran Cabin is #1 worldwide for aircraft interiors.

Here, you will build your skills and grow with a community of experts to enrich yourself every day.

Here, collaboration is embodied within the diversity of our teams all around the world.

Here, we're cutting our emissions, not your ambitions.

Learn more about - Safran Cabin - A world leader in aircraft interiors and systems | Safran

https : / / www.safran-group.com / companies / safran-cabin

At Safran Cabin, we provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex / gender, sexual orientation, gender identity / gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, disability / medical condition, military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic characteristics or information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Candidate skills & requirements

Job Summary :

Reporting to the Program Purchasing Manager, the Purchasing Program Buyer supports all assigned programs by tracking and managing costs, coordinating procurement activities and ensuring supply chain alignment development through production. The Cabin Program Buyer contributes to cost reduction, complex bill of material evolution, contract processes while serving as the main interface between programs, sourcing teams, suppliers and customers on supply chain / commercial issues.

Education preferred : Bachelors' Degree, or equivalent, in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or Bachelor degree in Supply chain or purchasing or related field

Experience : Minimum 3 years' experience in Engineering Costing, Supply Chain, Program Management, or related field.

Computer Skills :

Other Skills :

Additional Preferred Qualifications / Skills : (not required)

This job posting has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee within this position. The actual duties, responsibilities and qualifications may vary based on assignment or group.

Annual salary

$68640 - $88340 USD

Job location

Job location

North America, United States, California, Anaheim

City (-ies)

1620 Sunflower Avenue CA 92626 Costa Mesa

Applicant criteria

Minimum education level achieved

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum experience level required

First experience

Additional Languages preferred

English (Fluent)

ITAR Controlled Position : Select "Yes" if role requires U.S. citizenship / permanent residency

No