Procurement Manager

Position description

Domain: Production

Job field / Job profile: Supply chain - Supply chain manager

Job title: Procurement Manager

Employment type: Permanent

Professional category: Professional, Engineer & Manager

Part time / Full time: Full-time

Job location: Europe, UK, England, South West (Gloucester)

Procurement Manager – Gloucester UK – Hybrid Are you ready to contribute to ambitious projects and create a positive impact in the aerospace industry? Safran Landing Systems are a global leader in aircraft landing and braking systems, covering the entire life cycle of our products from OEM Design, Engineering & Manufacturing, to Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO). Representing a partner to 30 airframers, the company supports 27,000 aircraft completing more than 54,000 landings a day.

The Procurement Manager is a senior and critical position within the department, reporting to the Head of Supply Chain. Responsibilities include managing and overseeing procurement and supplier performance, securing materials and services to meet Safran Landing System (SLS) business needs, adhering to relevant processes and day‑to‑day activities, ensuring goods and services are ordered, managed and delivered on time so as not to affect production.

• Manage a portfolio of suppliers’ delivery and quality performance.
• Lead a team of 9 Procurement Leaders to ensure products from external suppliers are provided in accordance with SLS needs, contributing to the business objective of 90% on time in full delivery adherence.
• Develop relationships with suppliers/partners and implement improvement initiatives, including risk assessments, mitigation and escalation activities.
• Identify, manage and communicate supply chain risks that may impact business plans.
• Assess, manage and communicate suppliers’ organisation and management to satisfy SLS needs.
• Ensure weekly procurement rituals (e.g., order placement, acknowledgement) meet MPS requirements.
• Manage and optimise budget and inventory levels, including flow down of information such as company targets.
• Represent the SLS site Head of Supply Chain in their absence alongside other department managers.
• Attend suppliers’ locations both UK‑based and international to support business needs.
• Ensure financial internal budget adherence and expediting costs.

• Early finish on Fridays (where applicable).
• Competitive salary and annual bonus.
• 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays; option to buy/sell.
• Flexible working options.
• Pension (matched up to 8%) and life assurance.
• Professional development, ongoing training and mentoring.
• Onsite amenities: parking, restaurant, bicycle storage, showers.
• Family‑friendly and accessible workplace policies.
• Wide range of flexible benefits of your choice.

• Minimum of a degree level in a relevant discipline and/or CIPS qualified, or equivalent training and experience.
• Working knowledge of SAP (essential).
• 5 years of procurement/supply chain experience.
• International contract awareness and supplier relationship building experience.
• Hands‑on management style with proven ability to act as a team player and leader.
• Strong analytical, organisational, planning and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage and motivate others within a business environment at all levels.
• Technical understanding of manufacturing supply chains.

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 encourage applicants who can demonstrate a variety of skills and experience relevant to the requirements of this role, even if they do not meet 100% of the criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments to the application or hiring process, please let us know.

Position location:

Europe, UK, England, South West – Gloucester (OEM)