The Procurement Manager is a senior and critical position within the department.
You'll be responsible for managing and overseeing Procurement and Supplier performance, by securing materials and services to meet Safran Landing System (SLS) business needs, including adherence to the relevant processes and day-to-day activities
Safran's activity within landing systems continues to increase globally and our supply chain operations are fundamental to this success!
Are you ready to contribute to ambitious projects and create a positive impact in the aerospace industry? At Safran, you'll work with the brightest minds and best technologies, building valuable experience and joining an innovative, supportive team.
Safran Landing Systems is the world leader in aircraft landing and braking systems. As a partner to 30 airframers working in the fields of commercial, regional, business and military transport, the company provides support to 27,000 aircraft completing more than 54,000 landings a day.
Looking after the people who make Safran great is our priority. We offer a range of flexible benefits designed to support you-both in and out of work, including:
- Early finish on Fridays (where applicable)
- Competitive salary and annual bonus
- 25 days' holiday + bank holidays (option to buy/sell)
- Flexible working options
- Pension (matched up to 8%) and life assurance
- Professional development, ongoing training, mentoring
- Onsite amenities: parking, restaurant, bicycle storage, showers
- Family-friendly and accessible workplace policies
The Procurement Manager is a senior and critical position within the department, reporting to Head of Supply Chain. You'll be responsible for managing and overseeing Procurement and Supplier performance, by securing materials and services to meet Safran Landing System (SLS) business needs, including adherence to the relevant processes and day-to-day activities.
Safran's activity within landing systems continues to increase globally and our supply chain is fundamental to their success. It is the procurement team's responsibility to ensure that Goods and services are ordered, managed and delivered on time so as not to affect the production process.
Key responsibilities:
- Responsible for the management of a portfolio of suppliers' delivery and quality performance
- Manage a team of 9 Procurement Leaders to ensure products from external suppliers are provided in accordance with SLS needs, contributing to the business objectives of 90% on time in full delivery adherence
- Develop relationships with Suppliers/Partners, as well as implementing improvement initiatives for suppliers, including risk assessments/mitigation and escalation activities
- Identify , manage and communicate Supply Chain risks that may impact business plans
- Assess, manage and communicate supplier's organisation and management to satisfy SLS needs
- Manage the team to ensure weekly procurement rituals (e.g. order placement , ack etc.) to meet MPS requirements
- Manage and optimise budget and inventory levels (including flow down of information to the team such as company targets)
- Represent the SLS site Head of Supply Chain in their absence in conjunction with other department managers
- Attend supplier's locations both UK based and international to support business needs.
- Ensure financial internal budget adherence including expediting costs
What You'll Bring:
- A minimum of a degree level in a relevant discipline and/or be CIPS qualified, or have the equivalent training and experience
- Working knowledge of SAP (essential)
- 5 years Procurement / Supply Chain experience
- International contract awareness and Supplier relationship building experience
- Hands on management style with a proven ability to act as a team player and leader
- Strong analytical, organizational, planning and communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to effectively manage, and motivate other to make changes within a business environment with employees at all levels
- A technical understanding of manufacturing supply chains
At Safran, we understand that diversity and inclusion make teams stronger and more effective, and as an organisation, we are committed to fair and equitable employment practices for everyone.
We also know that some candidates may be put off applying for jobs where they don't meet 100% of the criteria outlined in the advert, however, we encourage anybody to apply if you can demonstrate a variety of skills and experience relevant to the requirements of this role. Please let us know if you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to the application or hiring process that may better facilitate your participation.
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