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We are seeking a Commodity Buyer - Machined Parts to join Safran Landing Systems, the world leader in aircraft landing and braking systems. Based in Gloucester, you will play a key role in managing and developing relationships with a portfolio of machining suppliers, supporting the delivery of critical components for both commercial and military aerospace programmes.Location: GloucesterWorking Pattern: HybridSafran Landing Systems, the world leader in aircraft landing and braking systems, is seeking a Commodity Buyer - Machined Parts to join its Gloucester-based team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in managing and developing a portfolio of specialist machining suppliers, supporting the production of landing gear systems for major commercial and military aircraft programmes.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.Mandatory (essential):A relevant University Degree and/or APICS, CPIM or CIRM/PMAC Certification.Experience working in a manufacturing environment, international experience in Aerospace preferred or in Mechanical Industrial Engineering;Significant Purchasing experienceExperience in leading Projects within multi-functional teams.Familiarity with Contracts, contract language and the ability to negotiate various types of contracts with suppliersPurchasing process leadership skillsStrong negotiation skillsExcellent verbal and written skills and the ability to communicate effectively in a team environment and represent the Purchasing function towards the SupplierHigh working knowledge of Microsoft Office applicationsExperience with accounting and financial principlesProduction control process knowledge, MRP and Flow Management.Ability to travel on short or long term within Europe, as per project needsGood knowledge of MRP systemGood to have (desirable):Good knowledge of SAP environmentTPBN1_UKTJ

Your RoleAs a Buyer, you will play a key role in ensuring Safran has the materials, services and supplier partnerships needed to deliver world-class products. You will support key projects across the business, working with advanced technologies and a diverse supplier base.Location: GloucesterWorking Pattern: HybridAt Safran, excellence is a journey - and we'd love you to be a part of it. As a trusted global leader in aerospace, defence and space, we are proud to be a company where diversity, innovation and opportunity come together to shape a sustainable future where we can all succeed through a shared vision.Key Responsibilities- Work collaboratively within the Purchasing Team to support business strategy- Implement supplier tendering and selection processes- Negotiate and draft contracts with selected suppliers- Steer industrialisation and digitalisation in line with Group CSR strategy- Consolidate supplier assessments (quality, logistics, purchasing)- Drive supplier improvement action plans to enhance performance and reduce costs- Manage supplier relationships and ensure contractual compliance- Maintain accurate purchasing data in internal systems- Proactively resolve disputes and manage evolving needs- Promote best practices across your supplier portfolio- Support the Category Manager and coordinate actions where required- Support source start-up processes- Ensure compliance with laws, regulations and Safran internal standardsEssential- Knowledge of purchasing methodologies and processes- Proficiency in written and spoken English- Strong numerical skills- Highly organised, structured approach and able to work using own initiative- Focused, task-oriented and resilient- Strong communication, listening and negotiation abilities- Understanding of Safran's technical environment- Knowledge of industrial and purchasing policies, including contract law- Familiarity with Lean-Sigma tools- Previous experience within a purchasing team using purchasing information systemsDesirable- Project management experience- Business Administration qualifications or similar- Customer Service training- CIPS qualificationsTPBN1_UKTJ

Role: Buyer Location: Gloucester Duration: 3 months Rate: £53/hour Inside IR35: Umbrella As a buyer, you'll have responsibility for negotiating with dedicated providers according to specific policies.You'll achieve the best contractual conditions while also ensuring internal cust

Are you an experienced Buyer looking to join a leading engineering and manufacturing business? We're recruiting for a commercially focused procurement professional to support the sourcing of materials, components and services that underpin the delivery of complex engineering programmes.This is an ex

Your Role As a Buyer, you will play a key role in ensuring Safran has the materials, services and supplier partnerships needed to deliver world‑class products. You will support key projects across the business, working with advanced technologies and a diverse supplier base. Location: Gloucester Working Pattern: Hybrid At Safran, excellence is a journey - and we'd love you to be a part of it. As a trusted global leader in aerospace, defence and space, we are proud to be a company where diversity, innovation and opportunity come together to shape a sustainable future where we can all succeed through a shared vision. Key Responsibilities • Work collaboratively within the Purchasing Team to support business strategy, • Implement supplier tendering and selection processes, • Negotiate and draft contracts with selected suppliers, • Steer industrialisation and digitalisation in line with Group CSR strategy, • Consolidate supplier assessments (quality, logistics, purchasing), • Drive supplier improvement action plans to enhance performance and reduce costs, • Manage supplier relationships and ensure contractual compliance, • Maintain accurate purchasing data in internal systems, • Proactively resolve disputes and manage evolving needs, • Promote best practices across your supplier portfolio, • Support the Category Manager and coordinate actions where required, • Support source start‑up processes, • Ensure compliance with laws, regulations and Safran internal standards Essential • Knowledge of purchasing methodologies and processes, • Proficiency in written and spoken English, • Strong numerical skills, • Highly organised, structured approach and able to work using own initiative, • Focused, task‑oriented and resilient, • Strong communication, listening and negotiation abilities, • Understanding of Safran's technical environment, • Knowledge of industrial and purchasing policies, including contract law, • Familiarity with Lean‑Sigma tools, • Previous experience within a purchasing team using purchasing information systems Desirable • Project management experience, • Business Administration qualifications or similar, • Customer Service training, • CIPS qualifications

We are seeking a Commodity Buyer - Machined Parts to join Safran Landing Systems, the world leader in aircraft landing and braking systems. Based in Gloucester, you will play a key role in managing and developing relationships with a portfolio of machining suppliers, supporting the delivery of critical components for both commercial and military aerospace programmes. Location: Gloucester Working Pattern: Hybrid Safran Landing Systems, the world leader in aircraft landing and braking systems, is seeking a Commodity Buyer - Machined Parts to join its Gloucester-based team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in managing and developing a portfolio of specialist machining suppliers, supporting the production of landing gear systems for major commercial and military aircraft programmes. 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. Mandatory (essential): A relevant University Degree and/or APICS, CPIM or CIRM/PMAC Certification. Experience working in a manufacturing environment, international experience in Aerospace preferred or in Mechanical Industrial Engineering; Significant Purchasing experience Experience in leading Projects within multi-functional teams. Familiarity with Contracts, contract language and the ability to negotiate various types of contracts with suppliers Purchasing process leadership skills Strong negotiation skills Excellent verbal and written skills and the ability to communicate effectively in a team environment and represent the Purchasing function towards the Supplier High working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications Experience with accounting and financial principles Production control process knowledge, MRP and Flow Management. Ability to travel on short or long term within Europe, as per project needs *Good knowledge of MRP system Good to have (desirable): *Good knowledge of SAP environment