Tactical Buyer - Indirect Purchasing

Published 07.02.2026

Company : Safran Job field : Purchasing Location : Singapore , Singapore Contract type : Permanent Contract duration : Full-time Required degree : Diploma/Advanced/Higher/Graduate Diploma Required experience : More than 3 years Professional status : Employees / Staff

# 2026-183187

Published 07.02.2026

Job Description:

• Review and process Purchase Requisitions in accordance with company policies and procedures
• Ensure all Purchase Orders are processed in a timely manner and at the best price available to meet the requester's time frames
• Conduct price negotiations when no contract applies, in line with overall procurement strategy
• Resolve operational issues such as delivery delays, quality discrepancies, incorrect shipments and invoicing matters
• Ensure all procurement activities comply with internal controls, policies and audit requirements
• Coordinate delivery schedules with internal teams, including long lead-time purchases
• Ensure that purchases are cost-effective and meet quality requirements
• Monitor supplier performance to ensure continued quality and timely shipments
• Support initiatives to optimize lead times, reduce costs and enhance supplier quality
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including Finance, Supply Chain, Planning, Engineering, and Quality to support business needs
• Track and improve departmental KPIs, including enhancing existing metrics and developing new reporting tools
• Provide operational support to commodity buyers

Requirements:

• Diploma in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field
• 3 – 5 years of experience in procurement or a similar role, preferably in indirect purchasing

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• ERP systems management
• Proactive, organized with attention to detail and accuracy
• Focus on administrative tasks
• Effective communication skills and relationship management
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
• Experience with data visualization and automation tools (e.g., Power BI) is an advantage

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

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