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Safran Buyer I in Gainesville, Texas
Buyer I
Company : Safran Seats
Job field : Purchasing
Location : Gainesville , Texas , United States
Contract type : Permanent
Contract duration : Full-time
Required degree : Associate Degree
Required experience : First experience
Professional status : Professional, Engineer & Manager
Spoken language(s) :
English Fluent
Salary range : market rate
# 2024-139293
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Job Description
- Occupational Summary (Position Objective & Authorities)
Follows standard operating policies, procedures, and practices to procure raw materials, supplies, services, parts, and equipment required in the operation of the business to ensure on-time delivery and optimizing pricing that is consistent with quality, quantity, delivery, and terms. Works under close supervision.
This position has the power and control to release purchase orders to the supply base.
- Essential Functions (Duties and Responsibilities)
Main Function Responsibilities
A) Prepare daily purchase orders for acquisition of items with a goal of controlling vendor delivery, performance, and product quality.
B) Communicate daily and weekly requirements with suppliers. Obtain vendor delivery commitments and reconcile open order requirements. Follow up with vendor shortages.
C) Arranges the return of rejected items and ensure transactions are processed accurately and in a timely manner.
D) Conducts supplier visits, analyzes on time delivery performance and publishes results internally and to the vendor on a monthly basis. Coordinates supplier quarterly reviews.
E) Works in conjunction with quality to analyze non conformances and acts as the focal liaison for Safran Seats USA.
F) Participates in the daily production and program meetings as required.
G) Report key performance metrics and benchmarks on a monthly basis which includes Purchase Price Variances, On Time Delivery Performance, Freight, Expedites, Shortages. Report results to the Purchasing Manager and the Director of Supply Chain Management.
H) Perform other duties as assigned
Job Requirements
- Qualification Requirements
A. Education & Qualification
• Associate's degree or equivalent experience
B. Work Experience - Technical knowledge
• Basic understanding of ERP system
• Ability to read and understand blueprints
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools
• English - proficient level
C. Professional Skills
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
D. Behavioral Skills:
Ability to convince, Ability to take initiative, Accept responsibility, Adaptability-flexibility, Autonomy, Availability for others, Building Relationships, Negotiation, Perseverance, Precise, Self-confidence, Self-motivation, Problem solve. Comfortable with ambiguity and limited instruction. Must have the ability to drive major initiatives. Must be comfortable with multiple tasks.
E. Desirable Aspects
• APICS certification
• MRP experience (MAPICS, M3, JD EDWARDS, SAP)
- General Work Conditions
Physical Demands: This position requires extended periods of sitting while working with computers and viewing computer monitors and other office equipment. Finger dexterity needed in using misc. office equipment such as telephone, computer and copy machine, etc. Bending, stooping, reaching, and lifting up to approximately twenty pounds are required during tasks related to the job
Work environment: The work environment includes office setting with moderate office noise. Occasional visits to the production floor and warehouse may be required.
Specificity of the job
International and/or Domestic travel required; less than one week internationally
Locate your future workplace
2000 Weber DrTX 76240
Gainesville
Texas United States
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Safran is an Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.