About us

Saft is a global battery company like no other. Thanks to our historical expertise, combined with our unique industrial approach, we have a leading position to meet the demands of the most demanding customers. Our batteries and battery systems make a difference for all the market sectors they serve.

Established in 19 countries and supported by our 16 production sites, Saft has more than 4,000 employees across the planet and has been manufacturing batteries for more than 100 years.

Since 2016, Saft is a wholly owned subsidiary of TotalEnergies, a broad energy company that produces and markets energies on a global scale: oil and biofuels, natural gas and green gases, renewables, and electricity.

Their 105,000 employees are committed to energy that is ever more affordable, cleaner, more reliable, and accessible to as many people as possible. The Company is active in more than 130 countries and puts sustainable development in all its dimensions at the heart of its projects and operations to contribute to the well-being of people.

Job Summary

The Buyer should seek potential suppliers for I-Shift components providing containers, electronic components, electrical harnesses FSS systems, HVAC system, module provider. The Buyer should be able to issue and validate the RFQs of these providers and conduct a cost analysis and identify risks (quality or supply chain). The Buyer is responsible for all aspects of maintaining and executing a plan in order to ensure a timely order and delivery of materials that supports the production plan, engineering material requests, site material or services, and other related internal customer requests. Program Buyer must have a strong engineering background on electrical and electronic components.

All About you

Responsibilities

• Seek local suppliers for the I-Shift.
• Coordinate with engineering, program and quality management to understand relocation challenges effecting I-Shift BOM.
• Conduct interpretation of drawings and technical characteristics to be submitted through the RFQs.
• Analyze cost impacts of the supplier relocations including the IRA and USA ITC incentives.
• Manage and coordinate all non-production related purchases from order conception to invoice payment to supplier.
• Resolve defective or unacceptable goods or services through RC/CA means with Quality, end user and suppliers.
• Address GR/IR issues that may arise, with coordination and assistance through the CS.
• Participate in meetings with presentation of supporting data on issues concerning your functional area.
• Support supply chain program initiatives.
• Coordinate activities involved with resolution of non-conforming material or service.
• Monitor supply chain components inventory, identifying risk in proper time to react.
• Ownership of special analytical projects assigned by the SCM.
• Support “World Class” and Safety initiatives in order to improve the overall performance of the company.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 4-year college degree with business / technical background desired.
• Minimum of 5-8 years progressively responsible purchasing (purchasing related) experience in a manufacturing environnement with engineering interface.
• Senior knowledge level of purchasing principles, strong negotiation skills, computer techniques, and manufacturing process. Supply Chain methodology and project/program management experience, basic understanding of engineering terminology. Mechanical parts and chemical purchasing experience.
• Possess a well-developed understanding of business principles with effective communicative skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite with advanced Excel skills.

What we offer

Whether you are just getting started or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package to include generous compensation based on market standards, healthcare, wellness, adoption assistance, discounted stock purchase, career development and recognition programs. Some of our superior benefits include parental (maternal and paternal) leave, 401K retirement contribution match at 7%, educational assistance (tuition reimbursement), Short-term Disability (STD), paid holidays, paid vacation, and paid employee referral award.

Concerns regarding COVID-19 continue as positive cases are experienced in the communities in which we operate. Please be aware that Saft may require proof of COVID vaccination in accordance with local statutory requirements (subject to exceptions). We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of sex, race, creed, color, gender, religion, marital status, domestic partner status, age national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military or veteran status, and genetic information. If you require an accommodation to complete the application or interview process, please contact us by email at reasonableaccomodation@saftbatteries.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.