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Saft

Designs and manufactures high-tech industrial batteries

Buyer

Procurement & SourcingUpdated on Nov 12
Full-timeValdosta, GA, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Equivalent work experience may be substituted for a degree.
  • Previous experience in an aerospace/defense materials purchasing department or manufacturing industry is preferred.
  • A minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible purchasing-related experience in a manufacturing environment is required.
  • Experience with MfgPro/QAD/MQ1 is desired.
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel knowledge or experience is preferred.
  • A well-developed understanding of business principles, comparative and quantitative skills, and communication skills is required.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure compliance with company policies and applicable government regulations and laws while establishing sources for quality-conforming materials and services at competitive prices and with timely deliveries.
  • Seek new and alternative ideas, products, and materials that could improve company efficiency and profitability.
  • Lead non-inventory purchasing activities.
  • Conduct price and cost analysis to obtain favorable economic purchases, with cost reductions as a critical focus.
  • Secure and analyze quotations, negotiate prices and terms with suppliers, and recommend suppliers based on cost, quality, and delivery competitiveness for assigned responsibilities.
  • Coordinate quality matters and engineering changes or developments between company activities and suppliers, working with Production Control, Engineering, Accounting, and Quality departments.
  • Create cost-savings reports for non-production items as requested.
  • Source supplies and negotiate vendor contracts to reduce total costs while ensuring product quality and on-time delivery.
  • Maintain records of goods and materials ordered within the ERP system.
  • Compare product deliveries with issued purchase orders and follow up with vendors regarding discrepancies.

Desired Qualifications

  • A Bachelor's degree in Business or Supply Chain Management is preferred.

About the Company

Saft

Designs and manufactures high-tech industrial batteries

Saft designs and manufactures high-tech batteries for industrial use, including transportation, telecommunications, and energy storage. Its batteries store chemical energy in cells and convert it to electrical energy, using advanced chemistries and systems to deliver power in demanding environments. It differs from competitors through a century of experience since 1913, public listing since 1924, and ownership by TotalEnergies since 2016, which provide global resources and scale. Its goal is to provide sustainable, efficient energy storage that powers essential services and supports the transition to renewable energy.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Acquired
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Levallois-Perret, France
Founded
1913

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