Buyer M/F

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.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.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