Tactical Buyer – Indirect Purchasing

Safran

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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Seletar Aerospace Link, Seletar, Central 797565

Singapore