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Published 07.21.2026
Company : Safran Nacelles Job field : Purchasing Location : Plainfield , Indiana , United States Contract type : Permanent Contract duration : Part-time Required degree : Bachelors Degree Required experience : More than 3 years Professional status : Employees / Staff Spoken language(s) : English Fluent Salary range : TBD
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Published 07.21.2026
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
Job 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.
But what else? (advantages, specific features, etc.)
Travel: None
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.
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35
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