At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage supplier relationships and ensure smooth material flow for production.
- Company: Join Safran, a leader in aerospace innovation with a commitment to diversity.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, 33 days holiday, and a wellbeing programme.
- Other info: Engage in employee forums and wellbeing initiatives for a supportive workplace.
- Why this job: Be part of a team crafting the future of flight while developing your career.
- Qualifications: Experience in procurement and strong negotiation skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 45000 £ per year.
As a Buyer, you will play a critical role in ensuring the smooth flow of materials into the business, supporting operational delivery and customer commitments. Acting as the focal point for an assigned portfolio of suppliers, you will manage day-to-day procurement activities, monitor supplier performance, and work proactively to resolve material availability challenges before they impact production.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Convert purchase requisitions into purchase orders, maintaining supplier schedules in line with MRP requirements.
- Ensure smooth flow of materials into the business, supporting customer commitments and requirements.
- Act as focal point for an assigned portfolio of suppliers, monitoring supplier performance.
- Work closely with internal stakeholders to manage schedule changes, monitor inventory impacts and support the resolution of invoice, delivery & technical issues.
- Participate in problem-solving activities, collaborating with Supplier Performance Managers to maintain supply continuity and drive supplier improvements.
- Regularly review any overdue parked invoices when needed.
What You'll Bring
- Previous experience within a supply chain, procurement or purchasing role.
- Strong supplier management, negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Experience working with a MRP system.
- SAP experience beneficial.
- Experience within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
If you're ready to take your career to new heights and be part of a company that's crafting the future of flight, apply today.
Get involved: We also have a number of groups and forums onsite that you can get involved with, including Women at Safran, STEM ambassadors, Employee Forum, Charity Partnerships and Wellbeing Programs.
Our Wellbeing Program in Pitstone aims to place employee wellbeing at the heart of our business, and we integrate it within all that we do. The program is made up of four wellbeing committees; Healthy Minds, Physical, Social & Financial. Our enhanced family friendly policies reinforce our commitment to providing a workplace that is both diverse and inclusive.
Buyer employer: Safran
At Safran Actuation Systems UK in Banbury, we prioritise our employees' well-being with a competitive salary, flexible benefits, and a family-friendly work culture. Our commitment to professional development, coupled with a collaborative environment, empowers you to innovate and grow within the aerospace sector, making a meaningful impact on cutting-edge technologies. Join us to be part of a forward-thinking team that values excellence and fosters continuous improvement.
