1. You will be working for an international key player in the Aviation Industry
2. Safran Seats is one of the world's leading suppliers of seating for passengers
About Our Client
Safran Seats are unique within aerospace, as they interface with both the world's biggest airlines and airframers alike, with the largest seats portfolio of all seats suppliers. One day you could be liaising with one of the world's largest airframers, and the next, some of the biggest airline brands around the world!In the UK, Safran Seats specialises solely in the First Class and Business Class seating markets for wide body aircraft, with industrial and engineering teams in Cwmbran and Newport, Wales and Brackley, England.
Job Description
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 dataReview 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 standardsTo resolve discrepancy and invoice queries in line with own and team KPIEnsure that all contributing documentary evidence for the purchased material requirements are delivered at each PROMPT Tollgate milestone.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.
The Successful Applicant
Able to demonstrate technical understanding and enthusiasm to deliver into the programme.Proven delivery of procurement strategies.Project / Programme management experience.Management of cross-functional teams.To effectively use MRP & Baan to support the introduction of new products into a Programme.Ensuring attainment of the objective cost of the Purchased part by referring to all stakeholders in the Purchasing Department.Confident & Clear communication is essential for the role. This role is subject to pre-employment checks, including but not limited to criminal record checks. While having unspent convictions may not necessarily prevent you from being employed, you are required to disclose any unspent convictions during the recruitment process. Only candidates who successfully pass these checks will be considered for employment.
What's on Offer
25 days holiday + UK Bank Holidays
Competitive SalaryBenefits Programme, with a number of schemes such as cycle to work, technology savings, retail discountsCareer Progressions opportunities such as company sponsorship and further training coursesFamily friendly policies including maternity, paternity, adoptive parents, shared parental leave, parental leave and flexible workingEquality & Diversity initiatives with internal groups for workplace engagement and involvementSTEM engagement with schools, colleges and universities and Charitable activities for all