Program Administrator 2 - Buyer Furnished Equipment
Published 07.14.2026
Company : Safran Seats Job field : Program & Project Management Office Location : Gainesville , Texas , United States Contract type : Permanent Contract duration : Full-time Required degree : Associate Degree Required experience : More than 3 years Professional status : Professional, Engineer & Manager Salary range : Based on market data. ITAR : ITAR Controlled position
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Published 07.14.2026
Job Description
A glimpse at the job:
HERE, WE CRAFT EXCELLENCE TOGETHER. At Safran, we believe in sustainable career journeys, collaboration as a cornerstone of innovation, and the freedom to explore diverse career paths. As a Program Administrator 2- Buyer Furnished Equipment, youll contribute to meaningful projects that shape the future of aerospace.
This position contributes to our vision by:
Keep accurate and concise records of all program requirements, receipts and disbursements
Communicate daily and weekly requirements with suppliers. Obtain vendor delivery commitments and reconcile open order requirements. Follow up with vendor shortages.
Participates in the daily production and program meetings as required.
Account for all loaned parts and subsequent return to supplier(s) at the conclusion of program
Coordinate with BFE Inventory Specialist to insure correct stocking locations for each program
Prepare vendor forecast reports, secure long term capacities to support company needs.
Prepare daily purchase orders for acquisition of items with a goal of controlling cost margin, vendor delivery, performance, and product quality.
Arranges the return of rejected items and ensures transactions are processed accurately and in a timely manner.
Compiles product specifications, sources product, prepare requests for quotation, analyzes results and presents recommendations.
What we offer:
Competitive salaries
Highlights from our facility:
Safran Seats in Gainesville, Texas, plays a big role in making top-notch aircraft seats for airlines around the world. The team here is known for their know-how and dedication to building comfortable, reliable seats for both commercial and business planes. With a focus on quality and new ideas, the Gainesville facility helps keep Safran at the forefront of the aviation seating industry, working closely with airlines and aircraft makers to deliver seats passengers appreciate.
Join Safran Seats. Here we craft excellence together.
Job Requirements
At Safran Seats, we value service-oriented team players who demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, a positive attitude, and the ability to adapt to our dynamic, innovative environment.
Across all team members, we are looking for the following attributes:
This description outlines the general nature and level of work for this position. Duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may vary by assignment or group. 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.
Safran Seats is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. For verification or accommodation requests, please email [email protected] or call 940-363-2068. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.
Candidates for positions with Safran Seats must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Employment eligibility verification will be required at the time of hire.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position
Relocation assistance is not offered for this position.
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.
With more than one million seats installed across the fleets of the worlds leading airlines, Safran Seats is one of the global leaders in passenger, crew, aircraft and helicopter seating, delivering innovative, high value-added solutions.
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2000 Weber Dr TX 76240
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100,000
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