Supply Chain Specialist; Direct

Procurement Leader - Raw Material

Published 09.28.2024

Company:
Safran Landing Systems

Job Field:
Supply chain

Location:

Gloucester, England, United Kingdom

Contract type:
Permanent / Full‑time

Reporting directly to the Procurement Manager/Team leader, this role involves pro‑actively managing relationships with suppliers and procurement leaders, ensuring Safran Landing Systems (SLS) requirements are clearly recognised. The role is responsible for the following objectives:

• Manage a portfolio of suppliers to ensure SLS UK Ltd requirements are met.
• For poor performance suppliers, analyse the impacts of an improvement request and implement the resulting action plan.
• Participate in multisite supplier business reviews with a SLS cross‑functional team (CFT).
• Work within a CFT to ensure successful work package transfers in the supply chain.
• Support the Supplier Performance Quality Leader (SPQL) in implementing supplier performance strategy and initiatives from SLS.
• Manage internal expectations with key customers to ensure full customer satisfaction.

• Order book management: analyse, process, confirm and communicate requirements to suppliers.
• Review and upload supplier schedules received from suppliers.
• Suggest and support implementation of solutions in case of shortages.
• Negotiate deadlines/quantities with suppliers to meet business needs.
• Oversee the progress of manufacturing on the supplier's site.
• Manage delivery receipts and returns to the supplier.
• Participate in Line of Balance (LoB) reviews.
• Escalate delivery and quality issues with suppliers.
• Reconcile performance with suppliers throughout the month.
• Measure and analyse supplier performance in coordination with the SPQL; if targets are not met, set internal and external action plans.
• Identify and close out root causes.
• Provide warnings in case of supplier risk.
• Communicate major program changes to suppliers.
• Monitor implementation and implement recovery plans consistent with program priorities.
• Conduct regular supplier reviews based on risk and criticality; establish visit schedules and drive visits supported by SLS site PM.
• Measure, reconcile and analyse supplier performance (OTD, OQD) for the site; liaise with SPQL and set action plans if targets are not achieved.
• Logistics & order policy: provide detailed view of the supplier part portfolio, recommend logistics conditions, lead times, batch sizes for the Logistic Executive Agreement (LEA).
• Review lot size and planned delivery times (firm horizon) with suppliers in line with contractual documents and lot size policy on a yearly basis.

• Hybrid/flexible working hours with an early finish on Fridays (4.5‑day working week).
• 25 days holiday + UK bank holidays, plus option to buy/sell annual leave.
• Profit sharing annual bonus.
• Shares scheme.
• Pension scheme (up to 8% match).
• Free onsite subsidised canteen, bicycle storage and shower/changing facilities.
• Free onsite parking.
• Benefits portal with life assurance, cycle to work, technology & retail savings, healthcare & wellbeing services, and more.
• Global and local career progression opportunities and sponsorship of training courses.
• STEM engagement with schools, colleges and universities and charitable activities for all.
• Social events throughout the year, sports and social clubs.

• Good working knowledge of ERP system and MRP2 principles in SAP.
• Experience in aerospace (advantage).
• Computer literate in Word & Excel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Analytical skills.
• Decision‑making skills.
• Problem‑solving skills.
• Negotiating and influencing skills.
• Business understanding.
• Commercial awareness.

We want Safran Landing Systems to be a workplace where everyone feels valued, can be themselves and know they can reach their full potential. We embrace and celebrate our differences through various initiatives and support colleagues through a number of staff networks. We’re committed to building a strong, diverse workforce and making Safran Landing Systems an inclusive place to work.

‘Offers of employment will be subject to a relevant level of company security vetting, which may include a criminal record check.’

Cheltenham Road East GL2 9QH
, Gloucester, England, United Kingdom