Programme Purchaser

Job description

Programme Purchaser

Vacancy details

General information

Entity

Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense 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 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.

Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking.

Safran Seats is one of the world's leading manufacturers of aircraft seats, for both crew and passengers. 1 million Safran Seats-manufactured aircraft seats are currently in service with air fleets around the world.

Reference

2026-170472

Position description

Domain

Performance and Support

Job field / Job profile

Purchasing - Program purchasing

Job title

Programme Purchaser

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Professional, Engineer & Manager

Part time / Full time

Full-time

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!

In the UK, Safran Seats specialises solely in the First Class and Business Class seating markets for wide body aircraft, with industrial and engineering teams in Cwmbran and Newport, Wales and Brackley, England.

Job Summary:

The Programme Purchaser will perform and contribute to the Integrated Programme

Team(s) as assigned and will effectively drive the tracking and coordination of the

Purchased material requirements on behalf of the Programme Purchasing Team.

Scope of Responsibilities:

• Responsible for creating and maintaining Management Information Health Reports on

programme purchasing status for distribution to the IPT & Exec Team.

• To represent the Purchasing Department and promote the Programme Purchasing

processes within the programme.

• To represent the programme within the Purchasing Department.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive the tracking, coordination and reporting of the purchased material requirements for development, confidence test, PDR, CDR, certification test articles and up to SS01 – within the constraints of a programme schedule.

• For the purpose of satisfying Pre-Production, Development & Prototype parts where required for a Programme:

-To issue and monitor RFP/Q's to specific suppliers using available engineering data.

-.Review and selection of suppliers based on proposals/quotations received.

·  Using MRP data to raise necessary PO's and work with a predetermined number of suppliers to ensure that materials ordered are delivered on time, in full and to the correct quality standards.

-To resolve discrepancy and invoice queries in line with own and team KPI.

• Ensure that all contributing documentary evidence for the purchased material

requirements are delivered at each PROMPT Tollgate milestone.

• Report material costs vs budget targets and identify potential cost avoidance.

• Raise and acquire approval for purchase requisitions and Sales Orders to drive

long lead-time material demand where necessary.

• Track and resolve purchased material issues, organize transport / airfreight where

required.

• Use the Engineering DLOB, Long Lead Tracker tools and report on drawing

release to support Purchasing needs.

But what else? (benefits, specificities, etc.)

As a valued member of our team, these are just a few of the benefits you'll receive:

• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays).

• Industry leading pension scheme with salary sacrifice employer contributions up to 10%.

• Private medical cover (to include Digital GP and rapid access Physio with no excess) with ability to upgrade level of benefit and cover family members.

• Access to salary sacrifice benefits scheme including cycle to work and Octopus EV Scheme.

• 4 x Life Assurance.

• Interactive benefits platform including wide range of discretionary benefits including technology, retail benefits, income protection.

• Enhanced family friendly policies and benefits (enhanced maternity and paternity leave) and employee assistance programme.

• Annual share save schemes.

• Option for hybrid and flexible working arrangements.

• Opportunities for career advancement and personal growth. Benefit from support through Safran University and our internal Training and Development Schools.

• Get involved in our corporate social responsibility activities from sustainability initiatives, charity and fundraising, volunteering days, or supporting STEM activities at local schools and colleges nurturing the next generation of talent.

Candidate skills & requirements

Knowledge, Experience, Training and Qualifications:

-Able to demonstrate technical

understanding and enthusiasm to deliver

into the programme.

-Proven delivery of procurement strategies.

-Project / Programme management

experience.

-To effectively use MRP & Baan to support

the introduction of new products into a

Programme.

-Ensuring attainment of the objective cost of

the Purchased part by referring to all

stakeholders in the Purchasing Department.

Competencies, Behaviours and Skills:

-Excellent oral & written communication

skills.

-Able to develop & maintain effective working

relationships within the PPT & IPT structure.

-Able to organise, prioritise and influence.

-Self-reliant, hardworking, proactive & self-motivated.

-Self-reliant, hardworking, proactive & self motivated.

-Willingness and ability to work flexibility

across all areas of Operations.

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.

We are committed to building a workforce that is reflective of the diverse community we serve. We want to attract the best applications from people of all backgrounds and underrepresented groups because we strongly believe in adding value through diversity, inclusion. Our employees enable us to deliver services that are accessible and inclusive. As part of our commitment with Disability Confident Employers, we may offer a guaranteed interview to applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post. We strive to provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and employment. Let us know if you need support to showcase your talents or require any reasonable adjustments with your application.

Position location

Job location

Europe, UK, Wales

City (-ies)

Llantarnam Industrial Park NP44 3HQ Cwmbran