Intern, Purchasing

Intern, Purchasing

Published 04.09.2026

Company : Safran Cabin Job field : Purchasing Location : Costa Mesa , California , United States Contract type : Internship / Student Contract duration : Part-time Required degree : Associate Degree Required experience : First experience Professional status : Student Spoken language(s) : English Fluent Salary range : $22-$24/hr

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Published 04.09.2026

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 Intern, Purchasing

youll play a pivotal part on our purchasing team. The Purchasing Intern will support the procurement team in sourcing materials, components, and services for aerospace projects. This role involves assisting with supplier communications, order tracking, and data management to ensure timely and cost-effective purchasing. The intern will help maintain records, evaluate supplier performance, and collaborate with internal teams on inventory needs. This position offers hands-on experience in supply chain operations within a dynamic aerospace environment.

• Assist with issuing purchase orders and tracking deliveries.
• Communicate with suppliers regarding order status and inquiries.
• Support supplier evaluation and performance monitoring.
• Help maintain accurate procurement records and documentation.
• Gather and compare quotes from different suppliers.
• Assist in resolving order discrepancies and returns.
• Collaborate with internal departments to understand purchasing needs.
• Monitor inventory levels and report shortages.
• Support cost analysis and reporting activities.
• Research potential suppliers and new materials.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives within the procurement team.
• Provide general administrative support as needed.
• Closely supervised with little latitude for independent judgment

Internships are 12-weeks in duration and 29 hours/week.

Description: Entry-level position within field.

Additional description

Working Conditions:

1. Does require fluent communication in English language.

2. Employment Status may be part-time, full-time, or temporary.

3. Traveling may be required.

4. Protracted or irregular hours may be required.

5. Relocation to another Safran facility may be required.

The above declarations are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job, rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature of the job.

Job Requirements

Computer Skills:

• Basic knowledge Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Other Skills:

• Effective oral and written communications skills
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects and assignments with attention to detail
• Problem solving, well organized, detailed oriented and accurate.

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.

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.

The expected salary range for this position is between $22-$24/hr USD. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, education, and other factors permitted by law.

Safran Cabin is an "at-will" employer, which means that employment is at the mutual consent of both the employee and the employer, and may be terminated at will, for any reason, with or without cause at any time during your employment with the Company. No one other than the CEO of the Company can enter into an agreement of employment for a specified period of time or make any agreement or representation contrary to this polic

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 magazines "Worlds 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.

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