At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead purchasing strategies and manage supplier relationships in a dynamic aerospace environment.
- Company: Join Safran, a global leader in aerospace and defence with a commitment to sustainability.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, early finishes on Fridays, and 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
- Other info: Diverse workplace with professional development opportunities and family-friendly policies.
- Why this job: Be part of a team crafting excellence in aviation while making a real impact.
- Qualifications: Engineering degree preferred; problem-solving skills and strong communication are key.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.
Safran Seats is one of the world's leading manufacturers of aircraft seats, for both crew and passengers. 1 million Safran Seats-manufactured aircraft seats are currently in service with air fleets around the world. In the UK, Safran Seats specialises solely in the First Class and Business Class seating markets for wide body aircraft, with industrial and engineering teams in Cwmbran, Wales.
Looking after the people who make Safran great is our priority. We offer a range of flexible benefits designed to support you-both in and out of work, including:
- Early finish on Fridays
- Competitive salary and annual bonus and pay review
- 25 days' holiday + bank holidays (option to buy/sell)
- Strong Pension scheme and life assurance
- Professional development, ongoing training, mentoring
- Onsite amenities: parking, restaurant, bicycle storage, showers
- Family-friendly and accessible workplace policies
Your Role: As Strategic Buyer, you'll take ownership of the creation & updating of the multi-Business Unit Target Purchasing Strategy. You'll be (or become) a Technical specialist for the relevant Commodity; managing and executing cross functional high complexity transfers of work.
Key responsibilities:
- Issuing Request for Proposals/Quotations (RFP/Q) to strategic suppliers within the Target Purchasing Strategy (TPS) using available engineering data for key events such as PDR, CDR, Test and initial shipsets
- Identify and implement cost saving opportunities within the Supply Chain to meet programme budgets
- Create and manage supplier Long Term Agreements (LTA)
- Raise Purchase Orders (PO) against MRP demand for initial programme events such as CDR, Test, Shipset
- Using MRP data to raise necessary PO's and work with a predetermined number of suppliers to ensure that materials ordered are delivered on time in full, and to the correct quality standards
- Develop partnerships and relationships with suppliers
- Manage purchasing projects such as industrialisation of new products that include but are not limited to composite, metallic and electrical components
What you'll bring:
- Ability to read and understand engineering drawings
- Demonstrable experience in problem solving techniques
- Knowledge of Purchasing activity within a manufacturing environment
- Ability to communicate at all levels
- Ability to establish good working relationships across departments and with supplier representatives at all levels
- Energetic and enthusiastic approach to work
- Engineering Degree - Desirable
- MCIPS - Desirable
We 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 anybody to apply if you can demonstrate a variety of skills and experience relevant to the requirements of this role. Please let us know if you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to the application or hiring process that may better facilitate your participation.
Strategic Buyer employer: Safran UK
At Safran, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Cwmbran that fosters innovation and collaboration. Our commitment to employee well-being is reflected in our flexible benefits, professional development opportunities, and family-friendly policies, ensuring that every team member can thrive both personally and professionally. Join us in crafting excellence together as we lead the way in the aerospace and defence industry, where your contributions will help shape a sustainable future.
