Buyer 2

Buyer 2

Published 10.15.2026

Company : Safran Cabin Job field : Purchasing Location : Carson , California , United States Contract type : Permanent Contract duration : Full-time Required degree : Bachelors Degree Required experience : More than 3 years Professional status : Professional, Engineer & Manager Salary range : $70,310 - $91,870 USD

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Published 10.15.2026

Job Description

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 Buyer 2 youll play a pivotal part on our Purchasing team.

This position contributes to our vision by:

• Responsible for the proactive and strategic management of assigned suppliers, ensuring timely resolution of business, delivery, and quality issues to meet customer and production requirements.
• Lead negotiations for pricing, terms, and conditions of ongoing production orders to achieve required quality, delivery, and technical specifications at the most competitive cost.
• Monitor and manage supplier performance, initiate corrective actions, and drive continuous improvement when performance gaps arise.
• Proactively expedite or de-expedite material orders based on changing demand and production requirements to ensure timely and cost-effective fulfillment while maintaining appropriate inventory levels.
• Support supplier transitions and sourcing activities by evaluating supplier pricing, capabilities, capacity, performance, quality, and supply chain risks.
• Communicate and enforce applicable contractual terms, commercial conditions, quality requirements, contractual clauses, and technical specifications with suppliers.
• Collaborate with Operations and cross-functional teams to communicate supplier status, performance, risks, and corrective actions to support business and customer requirements.

Job Requirements

Qualifications:

• Extensive experience in PCB (Printed Circuit Board) and electronics procurement, with strong knowledge of printed circuit boards, raw materials, electronic components, and their associated manufacturing and assembly processes.
• Proven ability to organize, lead, and manage cross-functional meetings to resolve issues related to product specifications, engineering requirements, supply constraints, and risk mitigation.
• Extensive experience procuring a broad range of products within the Aerospace industry, with a strong understanding of industry-specific procurement standards, processes, and requirements.
• Strong understanding of Supply Chain Management operations, including purchasing, logistics, incoming product inspection, material planning, and inventory control.
• Proficient in utilizing MRP systems to analyze material and procurement requirements, respond to demand, and effectively execute, monitor, and manage purchase orders.
• Broad technical knowledge of managed commodities, including familiarity with key technical parameters and the ability to interpret and navigate engineering drawings, specifications, technical documentation, and other supporting requirements.
• Demonstrated and effective negotiation skills, with the ability to negotiate pricing, delivery, quality, terms, and other commercial requirements while maintaining strong supplier relationships.
• Skilled in creating, analyzing, and presenting data, reports, and decision-support models using standard Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong understanding of general Aerospace Quality Management System (QMS) requirements and their application within procurement and supply chain operations.

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.

But what else? (advantages, specific features, 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, were cutting our emissions, not your ambitions.

Together, lets shape the sustainable future of aeronautics. Learn more about Safran Cabin!

Why join us?

US EEO statements:

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.

Cabin TA:

• Your Benefits: Our suite of comprehensive benefits include health care (medical, dental and vision), life insurance, 401(k) savings plans with company match, paid time off, and employee discounts & rewards for consumer products/services and more!

The expected salary range for this position is between $70,310 - $91,870 USD. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, education, and other factors permitted by law.

Company Information

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 magazines ""Worlds Best Companies 2025"" ranking.

Safran Cabin is the worlds No. 1 in aircraft interiors. Safran Cabin provides innovative, smart and sustainable cabin interiors, as well as advanced water and waste management systems.

Here, you will develop your skills and grow within a community of experts who enrich your experience every day.

Here, collaboration connects our teams across the globe.

Did you know? We have probably already flown together!

Would you like to join us? Learn more about Safran Cabin here.

(Hyperlink: https://www.safran-group.com/en/companies/safran-cabin)

100,000

employees worldwide

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Number of countries where Safran is located

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