Who are Safran UK?
Based in Gloucester, we operate the Shared Service Centre, providing key support services across the UK business - including transactional finance, indirect procurement, HR, tax, and international mobility management. Safran UK manages the Graduate Scheme for the UK business, along with the learning and development programs through Safran University.
Job Overview
The Purchasing Manager is responsible for leading the development and implementation of commodity strategies to ensure the lowest total cost of acquisition is achieved for all Business Units.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Develop, motivate, and performance manage the Operational Purchasing team on a day-to-day basis in the achievement of agreed personal development plans and business objectives.
2. Deliver improvements in cost and service levels from indirect suppliers to Safran UK business units.
3. Develop strategies for Indirect spend, ensuring full alignment with the needs of UK businesses.
4. Manage strategic and Operational negotiations and, where appropriate, negotiate directly with suppliers. Support Buyers and Commodity Managers as required in key negotiations.
5. Ensure alignment of UK activities with the needs of Safran.
6. Assist with the Purchasing budgeting process and be responsible for achieving the agreed targets.
7. Project manage complex projects and people resources.
8. Work closely with the Global Purchasing Team, Commodity Managers, and Safran UK Finance Department.
Complementary Description:
1. Propose improvements of tools and processes within the Group.
2. Implement and monitor internal control processes in their respective area.
Job Requirements:
1. Significant Purchasing experience in a Manufacturing / Engineering environment.
2. Excellent project management skills.
3. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
4. Excellent communication and presentation skills.
5. Confidence and personal credibility.
6. Strong 'can do' attitude.
7. Cross Functional Team working.
8. Strong Negotiation skills.
9. Excellent organisational skills to ensure timely performance of activities within the Team.
10. MCIPS qualified.
Specificity of the Job:
UK and occasional international travel as required.
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Created on 09/02/2025 by TN United Kingdom
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