Large Machining and Sourcing Buyer - Purchaser

Job description

Entity

Safran is an international high-technology group and tier-1 supplier of systems and equipment in the Aerospace and Defense markets. Operating worldwide, Safran has nearly 58,000 employees and generated sales of 15.8 billion euros in 2016. Safran is listed on the Euronext Paris stock exchange, and its share is part of the CAC 40 and Euro Stoxx 50 indices

Safran is ranked among the Top 100 Global Innovators by Thomson Reuters. Safran is also features at the top of the "Happy at Work" ranking compiled by the website meilleures-entreprises.com, as one of the most popular companies for young engineers* and in the LinkedIn Top Attractors in France.
*Universum and Trendence surveys

Safran Nacelles is the world's second largest aircraft nacelle manufacturer with over 18,400 pieces of equipment in use and over 116,000 flight hours a day. The company operates on all market segments, from regional and business aircraft to the largest airliners, and ranks first for prestigious business aircraft. Safran Nacelles employs nearly 3,800 people on its 13 sites in more than eight countries. For its clients, the company develops after-sales support as well as worldwide services for nacelles and their components.  

Job details

Main domain/Job field

Support functions - Purchasing

Job title

Large Machining and Sourcing Buyer - Purchaser

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Professional, Engineer & Manager

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

Job title: Large Machining and Sourcing Buyer - Purchaser
Employment type: Permanent, Full-time
Location: Burnley
Salary: Competitive

If you are interested in this opportunity and in joining a global, forward thinking organisation with an excellent suite of benefits and high technology products being manufactured, please apply now.

Role description

• Lead the purchasing activity for a dedicated perimeter within a selected Commodity(s)
• Develop comprehensive market knowledge of commodities both in the key European countries and in the Company's targeted countries in other continents such that it supports the company's global strategies.
• Evaluate and develop the supply base. Introducing new suppliers as appropriate to meet the current and future needs of the business, at the same time ensuring continuous improvement in terms of cost, quality, delivery, new product introduction and systems innovation.
• On the selected commodity, contribute to Technical Policy and Purchasing Strategy
• To achieve Year on Year Cost reductions within selected Commodity(s)
• Liaise with European / Global plants to identify leverage opportunities
• Design and implement supplier rationalisation strategies within your commodity(s)
• Build relationships internally and externally with stakeholder departments to ensure optimum success.
• Achieve the optimised Total Cost of Acquisition that best supports the business model and customer requirements.
• Utilise appropriate tools and techniques effectively to ensure the procurement deliver its cost and performance requirements i.e open book costing, cost modelling CI, VE and value stream mapping.
• Represent the purchasing function at meetings, co-ordinate and liaise with other supply chain missions (such as SPM, supplier quality insurance and ordering) and other departments in meeting overall company objectives.
• Give support to NPI Purchasing in case of escalation request to supplier executive.
• Risk Management – through negotiation of robust supply contracts and service level agreements and on-going development of best practice procurement processes incorporating supply chain sustainability considerations
• Key project member of change management within the supply base
• Manage the evaluation and implementation of change of components that directly affects your commodity
• Promote good relationships in the supply base encouraging participation in continuous improvement to mutual benefit
• Manage and maintain supplier commodity contracts, agreements and policies from initial negotiations through to regular performance reviews.
• Take ownership for the high value / high risk projects
• Global external supplier and commodity strategies that will drive long-term improvements in QCD with engagement and support of stakeholders that enhance competitive and commercial performance.
• Project leads/managing identified projects
• Assist SPM in the development of supplier ratings

Additional description

Desired profile

Additional description

Key Relationships / Stakeholders
• Purchasing Manager & Head of Purchasing
• Work with production / program coordinators and supply chain teams
• Engineering & Finance
• Safran Group and Safran Nacelles Purchasing and Supply Chain Functions
• Strategic Suppliers
• Program Managers

Travel specifictity

Travel specificity: Occasional travel to France

Candidate skills & requirements

Candidate skills & requirements

• Robust communication, influencing skills and relationship management skills
• Ability to identify and address key risk management issues
• Intellectual agility and the ability to provide innovative solutions to complex challenges
• Strong Negotiation skills
• Degree / HND or equivalent experience
• Demonstrable relevant experience in sourcing/buying/purchasing/procurement
• Team player, ability to work under pressure, meet strict deadlines and maintain confidentiality
• CIPS qualified or willingness to study
• Accuracy in administration skills
• Affinity and knowledge of procurement tools such as: open book costing, cost modelling CI, VE and value stream mapping, would be beneficial
• Purchasing experience as part of the team
• Good communication skills – verbal and written
• Ability to follow up and take action where necessary. Influencing skills
• Excellent project management skills
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
• Ability to work under pressure and motivated for progressing quickly
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Experience of dealing with a wide range of international suppliers
• Educational background and experience from the field of engineering, logistics, manufacturing is ideal but not essential
• Working knowledge of the French Language is beneficial but not essential
• Cross Functional Team working
• Strong 'can do' attitude
• Confidence and personal credibility to challenge

Offering a competitive salary & suite of excellent employee benefits ensuring we make this a fantastic place to be, some below for example:

- Excellent company contributory pension scheme
- Private health care
- Health cash back plans (dental/wellbeing)
- 25 days holiday + BH
- Corporate Gym Membership
- Burnley Football club benefits (Including chance to get tickets and be treated to meal in corporate box during the game)
- Restaurant onsite with excellent food at subsidised price
- Free car parking
- Flex-time options dependant on role/circumstance
- Share purchase scheme

We take great pride in supporting our employees who in turn are proud to work here, if your application is successful further information on our benefits will be provided and a member of our HR team will contact you.

Apply now if you are interested.

Salary

Competitive