Aftermarket Buyer 2

Aftermarket Buyer 2

Job details

General information

Entity

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 magazine's ""World's Best Companies 2025"" ranking.

Safran Cabin is the world's 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)

Reference number

2026-192241

Job details

Domain

Production

Job field / Job profile

Supply chain - Supply chain manager

Job title

Aftermarket Buyer 2

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Employees / Staff

Part time / Full time

Full-time

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 Aftermarket Buyer 2 you'll play a pivotal part on our Purchasing team. The Safran growth strategy centers on three imperatives: growing company market share, customer satisfaction and achieving operational excellence. The Aftermarket Buyer 2 role is responsible for acquiring goods and services at a competitive price, ensuring that goods are of top quality, and facilitating delivery of goods via the issuance and management of a purchase order. Analyzes demand and plans supply in accordance, ensures efficient and quality execution of requirements and purchasing action messages, manages supplier delivery, quality, and cost performance and improvement. This role requires a diverse purchasing background and a thorough understanding of supplier performance, quality requirements, and documentation/certification processes. The ideal candidate will possess strong negotiation and contract administration skills, as well as the ability to mentor lower-level buyers and expeditors.

The Aftermarket Buyer role is unique as it supports critical post-delivery operations by sourcing and procuring aerospace components for spare parts, system upgrades, and maintenance programs. This position demands a strong familiarity with a broad range of aircraft parts and aftermarket programs, enabling swift response to urgent customer requirements and sustained operational performance. The position plays a key role in sustaining aircraft readiness, customer satisfaction, and regulatory compliance through agile supply chain coordination and vendor management.

This position contributes to our vision by:

• Acts as authorized agent of the company, making financial commitments and managing key supplier relationships to ensure supply chain performance

• Manages complex supplier accounts, requiring advanced knowledge of commodity, supply base, and program

• Responsible for key suppliers, significant spend, and challenging supply chain problem resolution

• Provides peer review and oversight to junior Purchasing Agents

• Possesses comprehensive knowledge of subject matter Supplier Management

Purchasing Execution

• Make daily purchases and input into MRP system based on demand, while analyzing the quality, specifications, and delivery requirements

• Ensure just in time supply aligns with loaded demand to maintain inventory targets

• Send out quotations for bid on non-contracted items, and negotiate best price

• Interface with planning and purchasing Demand and Program Managers to ensure any changes in schedule or requirements are flowed down to suppliers

• Review purchase orders regularly and follow up on unconfirmed orders, past due items, etc.

Supplier Management

• Generate effective communication, good relationships, and a positive image with suppliers

But what else? (advantages, specificities, 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, we're cutting our emissions, not your ambitions.

Together, let's 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 - $101,090 USD. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, education, and other factors permitted by law.

Candidate skills & requirements

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management, or related field, or equivalent experience

Experience: Minimum of 3+ years of experience in purchasing, preferably in the aerospace or aviation industry.

Computer Skills:

• MRP system experience

• MS Office Skills (Excel, PowerPoint)

Other Skills:

• Strong written and verbal business communications abilities

• Understanding of engineering principles and ability to interpret technical drawings

• Self-starter with ability to drive improvement, meet timeliness and objectives

• Identifying problems working with teams to solve through leading actions collaboratively

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, high-pressure environment

• Excellent analytical organizational skills

• Utilize Excel functions (including VLOOKUP) and PowerPoint for analytical reporting and presentations.

• Coordinate with operations and logistics teams to ensure timely and accurate sourcing of materials.

• Monitor and report on purchasing KPI's, ensuring targets are met and that your deadlines are consistently adhered to

• Review and adjust planning orders for accuracy, proactively correcting discrepancies to meet customer demands and production schedules.

• Ability to apply Supply Chain past experience to current environment and modify as needed

• Ability to negotiate, influence, and win respect

• Ability to make timely decisions and take action

• Ability to provide information regarding tasks, plans, schedule and strategy to stakeholders

• Customer service oriented

Additional Preferred Skills/Certifications: (not required)

• Certified Procurement Professional (CPP)

• Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)

• Previous experience supporting manufacturing, aerospace preferred

• Ability to read and analyze engineering prints

General Notes:

• All employees have an affirmative duty to protect and maintain the confidentiality of Safran's products.

• As business conditions change it is necessary that all employees productively react and handle other essential tasks as assigned now or in the future.

• Tasks may vary slightly based on products produced at division.

• Duties listed above are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required. The company may modify responsibilities as needed to meet business and organizational needs.

Working Conditions:

1. Does require fluent communication in English.

2. Employment status is full-time.

3. Traveling may be required.

4. Protracted or irregular hours may be 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.

Annual salary

$70,310 - $101,090 USD

Job location

Job location

North America, United States, California

City (-ies)

7330 Lincoln Way CA 92841 Garden Grove

Applicant criteria

Minimum education level achieved

High School Diploma/GED Equivalent

Minimum experience level required

More than 3 years

ITAR Controlled Position: Select "Yes" if role requires U.S. citizenship/permanent residency

No