Buyer M/F

Safran UK is a major contributor to the Group's global aerospace, defence and space operations, with specialist sites delivering world‑class engineering, manufacturing and support. With a strong reputation for innovation, collaboration and technical excellence, Safran UK plays a vital role in shaping the future of flight while offering rewarding careers in an inclusive, forward‑thinking environment. 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. 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. 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