| Location | Lancaster, NY |
| Salary | $66,000–$74,000 Per Year |
Strategic Buyer
Published 10.21.2026
Company : Safran Aerosystems Oxygen Job field : Supply chain Location : Lancaster, New York , New York , 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 : $66k - $74k
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Published 10.21.2026
Job Description
General Statement:
Responsible for the for all duties outlined in Buyer I job description plus the following Duties & Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing.
Able to perform formal root cause & data analysis such as 5 Whys, MAAR charts or Fishbone diagrams.
Can participate in or lead in Supply Chain project such as Greenbelt project.
First escalation point for applying and managing contract terms as required.
Capable of selecting suppliers within the Approved Supplier List at SAO level.
Capable of Supplier Relationship Management including Business Reviews, escalation for performance, assessments, and visits for single BU suppliers.
Logistic and Customs escalation point.
Ability to negotiate contract amendments or simple contracts (PPA).
Aid in deployment of strategic targets
Understanding of the market and manufacturing processes for Plastics
Establishes/maintains current Kan Ban agreements within the Plastics supplier base to determine quantity, leading Kanban health checks, verifying sufficient inventory levels. Contracts are updated.
Better understanding of the supply base for Plastics
Place initial orders and assure supplier readiness prior to moving to the buyers - ensures smooth transition
Monitor and document wins/losses in productivity plan
Qualifications:
Education -
Required: Associate degree in Business Management or equivalent credits in Purchasing related courses
Preferred: B. A. in Business
Experience -
Required: 2-5 years materials buyer in a manufacturing environment
Preferred: 5-7 years diversified buying experience.
Job Requirements
Special Knowledge/Skills -
Required: Proficient in Microsoft Suite
Excellent communication skills (English), purchasing skills
Including negotiations, supplier evaluation, cost reduction,
Standard purchasing systems and procedures, data management
Knowledge of Problem-Solving Tools
Understanding APQP and knows when to apply it.
Experience with Managing Operational contract terms
But what else? (advantages, specific features, etc.)
Other - Willing to travel to supplier facilities as necessary
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.
Join Safran Aerosystems: an international leader in aviation safety, fluid management and fuel systems. Our strength? Innovating to enhance flight safety (oxygen systems, evacuation systems, flotation systems) and driving the transition toward decarbonized aviation through sustainable fuels. 6,200 employees, operations in 7 countries, and one shared objective: a safer sky.
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