Purchasing Manager (Indirect)

The Purchasing Manager role is a senior position within the Safran UK Purchasing team, where you will lead the development and implementation of commodity strategies to ensure the lowest total cost of acquisition is achieved for Safran entities across the UK. Safran UK is based in Gloucester and operates the UK Shared Service Centre putting service delivery at the centre of the business and includes Transactional Finance, Indirect Procurement, HR and Tax and International Mobility management departments. We promote the sharing of ideas, collaboration and improved communication, which can lead to better decision-making and innovation. As Purchasing Manager, you'll get to work with a diverse team on a range of interesting projects, make a tangible impact on our success and play a pivotal role in the future of our business. With continued investment in our site, you'll be able to learn, grow and develop your skills with a global leading aerospace business. There's never been a more exciting time to join the team!

Key responsibilities:

• Develop, motivate and performance manage the Purchasing team on a day to day basis in the achievement of agreed personal development plans and business objectives.
• Encourage the use of supplier relationship management tools and techniques to leverage group spend.
• Oversee departmental adherence to policies; procedures; processes; risk; and compliance whilst achieving departmental objectives.
• Deliver improvements in cost and service levels from indirect suppliers to Safran UK business units.
• Ensure full and accurate reporting of performance.
• Develop strategies for Indirect spend, ensuring full alignment with the needs of UK businesses.
• Manage strategic negotiations and where appropriate negotiate directly with major suppliers.
• Support Buyers and Commodity Managers as required in key negotiations.
• Ensure alignment of UK activities with the needs of Safran.
• Assist with the Purchasing budgeting process and be responsible for achieving the agreed targets.
• Project manage complex projects and people resources.
• Work closely with Global Purchasing Team.

What you’ll need:

• To be a strong team player, ability to work under pressure, meet strict deadlines and maintain confidentiality.
• Significant indirect Purchasing experience.
• Demonstrable experience of leading a high performing purchasing team, ideally within a complex business environment.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills.
• Strong Negotiation skills.
• Ability to provide innovative solutions to complex challenges.
• MCIPS qualified (desirable).

At Safran, we understand that diversity and inclusion make teams stronger and more effective, and as an organisation, we are committed to fair and equitable employment practices for everyone. We also know that some candidates may be put off applying for jobs where they don't meet 100% of the criteria outlined in the advert, however, we encourage you to apply if you can demonstrate a variety of skills and experiences relevant to the requirements of this role. We will consider all applicants who meet the minimum requirements regardless of their age, identity or background. If you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to the application or hiring process that may better facilitate your participation, please get in touch for an informal chat. We will make every effort to respond to your request for assistance as soon as possible.