Programme Purchaser
Vacancy details
General information
Entity
Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of aerospace (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space and defense. Its mission is to contribute sustainably to a safer world, where air transport becomes ever more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Present on every continent, the Group employs 110,000 people and generated 31.3 billion in revenue in 2025. Safran holds, either independently or through partnerships, leading global or European positions in its markets.
Safran was ranked second in the Aerospace & Defense sector in TIME magazine's ""World's Best Companies 2025"" ranking.
With more than one million seats installed across the fleets of the world's leading airlines, Safran Seats is one of the global leaders in passenger, crew, aircraft and helicopter seating, delivering innovative, high value-added solutions.
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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
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
But what else? (benefits, specificities, etc.)
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.
C2 - Confidential
- 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.
- Manage programme purchased inventory including initiating and diligently
executing material disposition.
Candidate skills & requirements
Knowledge, Experience, Training and Qualifications
Item Essential or Desirable
Able to demonstrate technical
understanding and enthusiasm to deliver
into the programme.
Essential
Proven delivery of procurement strategies. Essential
Project / Programme management
experience. Essential
Management of cross-functional teams. Essential
To effectively use MRP & Baan to support
the introduction of new products into a
Programme.
Essential
Ensuring attainment of the objective cost of
the Purchased part by referring to all
stakeholders in the Purchasing Department.
Essential
Competencies, Behaviours and Skills
Item Essential or Desirable
Excellent oral & written communication
skills.
Essential
Able to develop & maintain effective working
relationships within the PPT & IPT
.structure.
Essential
Able to organise, prioritise and influence. Essential
C2 - Confidential
Self-reliant, hardworking, proactive & selfmotivated.
Essential
Self-reliant, hardworking, proactive & self motivated.
Essential
Willingness and ability to work flexibility
across all areas of Operations.
Essential
Position location
Job location
Europe, UK, Wales
City (-ies)
Llantarnam Industrial Park NP44 3HQ Cwmbran
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Vacancy details
General information
Entity
Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of aerospace (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space and defense. Its mission is to contribute sustainably to a safer world, where air transport becomes ever more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Present on every continent, the Group employs 110,000 people and generated 31.3 billion in revenue in 2025. Safran holds, either independently or through partnerships, leading global or European positions in its markets.
Safran was ranked second in the Aerospace & Defense sector in TIME magazine's ""World's Best Companies 2025"" ranking.
With more than one million seats installed across the fleets of the world's leading airlines, Safran Seats is one of the global leaders in passenger, crew, aircraft and helicopter seating, delivering innovative, high value-added solutions.
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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
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
But what else? (benefits, specificities, etc.)
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.
C2 - Confidential
- 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.
- Manage programme purchased inventory including initiating and diligently
executing material disposition.
Candidate skills & requirements
Knowledge, Experience, Training and Qualifications
Item Essential or Desirable
Able to demonstrate technical
understanding and enthusiasm to deliver
into the programme.
Essential
Proven delivery of procurement strategies. Essential
Project / Programme management
experience. Essential
Management of cross-functional teams. Essential
To effectively use MRP & Baan to support
the introduction of new products into a
Programme.
Essential
Ensuring attainment of the objective cost of
the Purchased part by referring to all
stakeholders in the Purchasing Department.
Essential
Competencies, Behaviours and Skills
Item Essential or Desirable
Excellent oral & written communication
skills.
Essential
Able to develop & maintain effective working
relationships within the PPT & IPT
.structure.
Essential
Able to organise, prioritise and influence. Essential
C2 - Confidential
Self-reliant, hardworking, proactive & selfmotivated.
Essential
Self-reliant, hardworking, proactive & self motivated.
Essential
Willingness and ability to work flexibility
across all areas of Operations.
Essential
Position location
Job location
Europe, UK, Wales
City (-ies)
Llantarnam Industrial Park NP44 3HQ Cwmbran
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