Commodity Buyer

General information Entity Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of aerospace (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space and defense. Its mission is to contribute sustainably to a safer world, where air transport becomes ever more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Present on every continent, the Group employs 110,000 people and generated 31.3 billion in revenue in 2025.

Safran holds, either independently or through partnerships, leading global or European positions in its markets.

Safran was ranked second in the Aerospace & Defense sector in TIME magazine's ""World's Best Companies 2025"" ranking.

Safran Landing Systems is the world leader in landing gear, wheels & brakes, and associated systems for civil and military aircraft and helicopters. We master the entire lifecycle of our products, from design and manufacturing through to maintenance. Did you know that every second, somewhere in the world, an aircraft lands using one of our systems?

Would you like to grow in an international, stimulating and supportive environment within a human-sized company? Join us! Become one of our 8,000 passionate employees worldwide.

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Reference   Position description

Domain

Performance and Support Job field / Job profile

Purchasing - Commodity purchasing Job title

Commodity Buyer

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Employees / Staff Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

Safran Landing Systems is the world leader in aircraft landing and braking systems and is at the forefront of contributing to safer, more sustainable aviation for current and future generations. We design, test, manufacture and assemble landing gear used on commercial aircraft including Airbus and Boeing, and UK military aircraft such as the Eurofighter Typhoon. Gloucester is home to the UK division and has been a leader of cutting edge landing gear technology for over 90 years, since the innovative designs of Sir George Dowty.

YOU can be a part of our legacy.

Within the Landing Gears Integration Department, reporting to the Division's Commodity Manager – Machined Parts, you will structure, develop and manage the relationship with a group of suppliers specialized in machined parts by exercising the following responsibilities :

Key Responsibilities
• Manage a dedicated portfolio of machinists suppliers located predominantly within the UK
• Manage the relationship from the sourcing (RFQ) up to the contract management during the life of the Contract
• Accountable for the relationship with each supplier of the allocated panel
• Accountable for the cost reduction plan with the supplier panel assigned
• Contribute to set-up, then formalize and execute the strategy for the Machined-Parts Commodity
• Creation and management of RFQ process through the Supplier Selection and establishment of Safran Landing Systems contractual conditions with Suppliers
• Manage contracts in place with Suppliers assigned and anticipate renewals of contract, through J1 and Supplier Selection Committees
• Actively work to increase the maturity level of the supplier panel to the required level.
• Actively monitoring the performance of the supplier, and engage actions in collaboration with the Supplier Performance & Quality Lead
• Identify cost reduction opportunities, manage the cost reduction plan, and report figures in the design KPI tool (SIEVO)
• Interface with other functions on all sites (Procurement, Production, Program, Quality, Industrialization) and act as a Purchasing focal point for the supplier panel allocated
• Resolve daily (tactical) issues related with suppliers, such as claims & litigations.

But what else? (benefits, specificities, etc.)Why Safran?

A global presence:
Part of a worldwide aerospace, defence & space group with 100,000+ colleagues across 300 sites in 30 countries

Inclusive & empowering environment:
We celebrate differences and believe they make us stronger

Innovation at the core:
Join our mission to decarbonise aerospace and make the world safer

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