Commodity Buyer

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 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 systemGood to have (desirable):*Good knowledge of SAP environmentTPBN1_UKTJ