Job description
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!
The Senior Buyer will be responsible for the following main activities:-
* Input into the multi Business Unit Target Purchasing Strategy (TPS).
* Identification and implementation of cost saving opportunities within the Supply Chain to meet programme budgets.
* Identification, creation and management of supplier Long Term Agreements (LTA).
* Management of projects for varying Commodities covering quality, cost, delivery and transfers of work.
* Liaison with internal and external departments on behalf of the Purchasing team to ensure a smooth running of the function.
This role is within the Commodity team which forms part of the wider Strategic Purchasing team based in Cwmbran of which there are thirty plus team members
* Contribution towards the annual direct purchasing spend for SGB programmes of £50-£100M with a savings challenge.
* Travel both within the United Kingdom and internationally could be required to carry out activities such as supplier Annual Performance Reviews (APR) and project specific meetings/workshops.
* Establishment of multi commodity recurring and non-recurring costs at a Programme level in line with relevant budgets.
* Management of Key Suppliers throughout the development phase through to serial production in line with quality, cost and delivery expectations.
* A good understanding of product cost breakdown with the ability to identify areas of concerns and potential savings.
Complementary description
We focus on:
Our people
These are our four People Fundamentals that underpin everything we do at Safran:
* We believe in and fostering the conditions for diversity and inclusion to thrive
* We develop our colleagues skills and build opportunities so you can shape our future
* We create a trustworthy work place to support you, as you dare to act and innovate
* We encourage collaboration and mutual support between you and your colleagues
So you'll be supported every step of the way!
Sustainability
Our people are at the heart of our success, as we work together to achieve our mission: contributing to a safer and more sustainable aviation. We are tackling the biggest challenges in aerospace, with a commitment to work to decarbonise the industry by 2050.
Global Mobility
As part of the Safran Group, across our businesses we are market leaders in aerospace, defence and space; there is always potential for future mobility in the UK and internationally.
Job requirements
Educated to Degree level standard
Team Management / Leadership skills
Read and understand engineering drawings
Demonstrable experience in problem solving techniques
Knowledge of Purchasing activity within a manufacturing environment
Ability to communicate Essential Able to work on own initiative
Ability to establish good working relationships across departments and with supplier representatives
Energetic and enthusiastic approach to work
Strong team player
Computer literate with MS Office Software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), MS Outlook
Flexible work approach in order to support the Business needs
Resilient and determined
No candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to hear from you!
Our employees are at the heart of our success, as we work together for our sustainable future. There are four People Fundamentals that underpin life at Safran:
* We believe in and promote diversity and inclusion as key values across our business
* We develop our colleagues skills and build opportunities so you can shape our future
* We create a trustworthy work place to support you, as you dare to act and innovate
* We encourage collaboration and mutual support for you and your colleagues
As a valued member of our team, these are just a few of the benefits you'll receive:
* 25 days holiday + UK Bank Holidays
* Benefits Programme, with a number of schemes such as cycle to work, technology savings, retail discounts and access to private healthcare
* Career Progressions opportunities such as company sponsorship and further training courses
* Family friendly policies including maternity, paternity, adoptive parents, shared parental leave, parental leave and flexible working
* Equality & Diversity initiatives with internal groups for workplace engagement and involvement
* STEM engagement with schools, colleges and universities and Charitable activities for all
Please apply and submit your CV today! Once your CV has been reviewed, we will contact you with the next stages.
We want Safran Seats 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.
Specificity of the job
All site based
Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defence and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 92,000 employees and sales of 23.2 billion euros in 2023, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets. Safran undertakes research and development programs to maintain the environmental priorities of its R&T and innovation roadmap.
Safran is in the 1st place in the aerospace and defence industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2023" ranking.
With over one million seats equipping the fleets of the major airlines, Safran Seats is one of the world's leading suppliers of seating for passengers, crews and helicopters thanks to innovative and high added-value solutions.
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