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.
We are looking for talented individuals to join our Purchasing team as a Commodity Manager at our Gloucester site.
Your Role
As a Commodity Manager, you will lead the purchasing strategy for one or more commodities, ensuring Safran secures the best value, performance and long‑term supplier partnerships. You will act as the key contact for your category within Safran UK, driving excellence in supplier management and contributing to major business objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Draft, validate and deploy purchasing policies for assigned commodities
- Ensure objectives are met in terms of cost savings and service levels
- Coordinate actions with buyers across the Group when operating under a group mandate
- Lead communication on purchasing policies within your scope
- Act as the primary category contact for Safran UK
What you'll bring
Essential
- Knowledge of purchasing methodologies and processes
- Proficiency in written and spoken English
- Strong numerical skills
- Highly organised, structured 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
- CIPS Level 4+ (or willingness to complete)
- Degree‑level education, preferably in a business‑related field
Desirable
- Project Management qualification and experience
- Customer Service training