MRO Buyer

MRO Buyer

Job details

General information

Entity

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.

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Job details

Domain

Production

Job field / Job profile

Purchasing - Commodity purchasing

Job title

MRO Buyer

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Employees / Staff

Part time / Full time

Part-time

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

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

Travel: None

Candidate skills & 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.

Annual salary

TBD

Job location

Job location

North America, United States, Indiana

City (-ies)

845 Airtech Parkway, Suite 172 / Dock 16 IN 46168 Plainfield

Applicant criteria

Minimum education level achieved

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum experience level required

More than 3 years

Additional Languages preferred

English (Fluent)

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

No