Assistant Buyer Company : Safran Job field : Purchasing Location : Gloucester, England, United Kingdom Contract type : Permanent Contract duration : Full-time Professional status : Employees / Staff 2025-162558 Apply with one click Any questions ? Job Description Assistant Buyer Purchasing excellence that makes flying possible Working within the Safran UK purchasing team, the Assistant Buyer will conduct purchasing activities to support the P2P (Purchase to Pay) process. This includes processing purchase requisitions, obtaining quotes from suppliers, vendor onboarding for individual sites and supporting invoice queries (when purchasing responsibility). About us: Safran UK is based in Gloucester and operates the UK Shared Service Centre putting service delivery at the centre of the business and includes Transactional Finance, Indirect Procurement, HR and Tax and International Mobility management departments. We promote the sharing of ideas, collaboration and improved communication, which can lead to better decision-making and innovation. You'll get to work with a diverse team on a range of interesting projects, make a tangible impact on our success and play a pivotal role in the future of our business. With continued investment in our site, you'll be able to learn, grow and develop your skills with a global leading aerospace business. There's never been a more exciting time to join the team! The Assistant Buyer will work collaboratively within the Purchasing Team to provide excellent administration support to the Buyers and wider team. Key Responsibilities & Duties include: - Administration support including but not restricted to; Invoice queries, Purchase Order processing and expediting. - Keep purchase data up to date in the ERP and support end users on day-to-day SAP queries. - Manage the implementation process for on-boarding new suppliers. - Obtaining quotations from suppliers; doing 'smaller' RFQs; looking for savings opportunities, following basic contracting process Job Requirements - Positive mindset with a willingness to learn purchasing methodologies and process - Organised, structured approach. - Strong numerical skills. - Focused and task oriented; with resilience to complete a task in full. - Demonstrable problem solving skills 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 you to apply if you can demonstrate a variety of skills and experiences relevant to the requirements of this role. We will consider all applicants who meet the minimum requirements regardless of their age, identity or background. If you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to the application or hiring process that may better facilitate your participation, please get in touch for an informal chat ( [email protected] ). We will make every effort to respond to your request for assistance as soon as possible. Please apply by uploading a CV, and if your experience matches what we're looking for, one of our recruitment team will give you a call. Offers of employment will be subject to a relevant level of company security vetting, which may include a criminal record check. Join Safran and discover what we could achieve, together! But what else? (advantages, specific features, etc.) Looking after our team is important to us. We offer a wide range of benefits to suit you: - 4.5 day's week, with Friday afternoons off - 25 days holiday UK Bank Holidays; option to buy additional days - Annual bonus & share scheme options - Generous pension scheme (9% employer contribution, rising to 10% if you contribute 5% or more) - Life assurance (4x salary) - Onsite parking, including EV chargers, subsidised restaurant, bicycle storage and shower facilities - Plus, a wide range of flexible benefits Who are Safran? We're at the forefront of aerospace technology, creating safer, more sustainable aviation for the next generation. From commercial aviation to defence, our people's talents and skills come together to make the feat of flying possible. As part of our UK Shared service centre, you can create an impact you will proud of, where you're rewarded for your dedication and willingness to learn. Company Information Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets. Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking. Locate your future workplace Cheltenham Road EastGL2 9QH Gloucester England United Kingdom 100,000 employees worldwide 27 Number of countries where Safran is located 35 business area families - Maps are available under theOpen Database Licence (https://opendatacommons.org/licenses/odbl/). - © OpenStreetMap (https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright) contributors. - © Safran Safran is an Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.