Programme Purchaser; H​/F - SAFRAN GB Limited

Safran est un groupe international de haute technologie opérant dans les domaines de l'aéronautique (propulsion, équipements et intérieurs), de l'espace et de la défense. Sa mission : contribuer durablement à un monde plus sûr, où le transport aérien devient toujours plus respectueux de l'environnement, plus confortable et plus accessible. Implanté sur tous les continents, le Groupe emploie 100 000 collaborateurs pour un chiffre d'affaires de 27,3 milliards d'euros en 2024, et occupe, seul ou en partenariat, des positions de premier plan mondial ou européen sur ses marchés.

Safran est la 2ème entreprise du secteur aéronautique et défense du classement « World's Best Companies 2024 » du magazine TIME. Safran Seats est l'un des principaux fabricants mondiaux de sièges d'avion, tant pour l'équipage que pour les passagers. 1 million de sièges d'avion fabriqués par Safran Seats sont actuellement en service dans les flottes aériennes du monde entier.

Are you interested in working at the business end of Aerospace, where airline brand meets innovative passenger experience? Then your next opportunity could be with Safran Seats, an industry award winning, premium designer and manufacturer of First and Business Class seating and technology. Our passenger experience prides itself on innovation, customization, quality and industrial design. At Safran Seats, we are unique within aerospace, as we interface with both the world's biggest airlines and airframers alike, with the largest seats portfolio of all seats suppliers.

One day you could be liaising with one of the world's largest airframers, and the next, some of the biggest airline brands 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 and Newport, Wales and Brackley, England.

Job Summary:

The Programme Purchaser will perform and contribute to the Integrated Programme Team(s) as assigned and will effectively drive the tracking and coordination of the Purchased material requirements on behalf of the Programme Purchasing Team.

Responsible for creating and maintaining Management Information Health Reports on programme purchasing status for distribution to the IPT & Exec Team. To represent the Purchasing Department and promote the Programme Purchasing processes within the programme. To represent the programme within the Purchasing Department.

• Drive the tracking, coordination and reporting of the purchased material requirements for development, confidence test, PDR, CDR, certification test articles and up to SS01 within the constraints of a programme schedule.
• To issue and monitor RFP/Q’s to specific suppliers using available engineering data.
• Review and selection of suppliers based on proposals/quotations received.
• 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.
• To resolve discrepancy and invoice queries in line with own and team KPI.
• Ensure that all contributing documentary evidence for the purchased material requirements are delivered at each PROMPT Tollgate milestone.
• Report material costs vs budget targets and identify potential cost avoidance.
• Raise and acquire approval for purchase requisitions and Sales Orders to drive long lead-time material demand where necessary.
• Track and resolve purchased material issues, organize transport / airfreight where required.
• Use the Engineering DLOB, Long Lead Tracker tools and report on drawing release to support Purchasing needs.

• Able to demonstrate technical understanding and enthusiasm to deliver into the programme.
• Proven delivery of procurement strategies.
• Project / Programme management experience.
• To effectively use MRP & Baan to support the introduction of new products into a Programme.
• Ensuring attainment of the objective cost of the Purchased part by referring to all stakeholders in the Purchasing Department.