Purchasing Administrator
Company : Safran Seats
Job field : Purchasing
Location : Gainesville , Texas , United States
Contract type : Permanent
Contract duration : Full-time
Required degree : Bachelor's Degree
Required experience : First experience
Professional status : Administrative staff
Spoken language(s) :
English Fluent
Salary range : market rate
22
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Job Description A glimpse at the job:
POWERED BY TEAMWORK. Are you ready to be part of a team that drives big ideas and even bigger wins? At Safran, we believe in the power of both collaboration and individual contributions. We understand that it takes diverse perspectives, problem-solving skills, dependability, and trust to push each other forward and achieve great success. For us, working here is more than just a job; it's a passion. There's the unique opportunity to lead the way in aerospace and defense and contribute to creating a safer and more sustainable world.
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 ( on the full list). In this role, you'll play a pivotal part in supporting purchasing and logistics by preparing quotes and procuring materials, supplies, and services in line with policies to ensure timely delivery, cost optimization, and adherence to quality and terms.
Authorities:
This position has the power to make adjustments to applicable Purchasing data in relevant systems and to issue quotations to suppliers and to release purchase orders to the supply base.
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".
Main Function Responsibilities: Support purchasing and logistics by preparing quotes and procuring materials, supplies, and services in line with policies to ensure timely delivery, cost optimization, and adherence to quality and terms. Performs other duties as assigned.
Complementary Description "Safran Seats USA is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status."
Candidates applying must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.
Job Requirements Qualification Requirements
A. Education & Qualification:
• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Logistics, or a related field or 6 years equivalent experience required.
OR
• Associate's degree in business, Supply Chain, or a related field plus 3 years of related experience requires.
B. Work Experience - Technical knowledge:
• Experience with data entry and reporting in a professional setting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the ability to work with spreadsheets, formulas, and basic data analysis.
• Familiarity with ERP systems through academic coursework or hands-on experience.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work with large datasets accurately.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills to support cross-functional collaboration.
C. Professional Skills:
• Must be proficient in the operation of office computers.
• Must have working knowledge of Microsoft Office software products (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, etc.).
• Excellent organizational skills; must have ability to efficiently perform multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritize those tasks as required.
• Must be able to interface with all departments within the company, as well as external customers.
• Must possess the ability to read and review written communication and instruction is required.
• Speech and hearing abilities are required to allow the incumbent to communicate clearly and distinctly in English.
• Must be detailed oriented, with proficiency in grammar and general office etiquette.
• Must demonstrate reasoning ability, problem solving skills, and the ability to think strategically
• Communications: 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:
• 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
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Company Information 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 Seats is one of the world's leading manufacturers of aircraft seats, for both crew and passengers. 1 million Safran Seats-manufactured aircraft seats are currently in service with air fleets around the world.
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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.