Commodity Manager M/F Vacancy details General information Entity 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. Reference 2026-181743 Position description Domain Performance and Support Job field / Job profile Purchasing - Commodity purchasing Job title Commodity Manager M/F Employment type Permanent Professional category Employees / Staff Part time / Full time Full-time Job description 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 But what else? (benefits, specificities, etc.) Why Safran? A global presence: Part of a worldwide aerospace, defence & space group with 100,000 colleagues across 300 sites in 30 countries Inclusive & empowering environment: We celebrate differences and believe they make us stronger Innovation at the core: Join our mission to decarbonise aerospace and make the world safer Mobility & training opportunities: Personalised career plans, development pathways and mobility options A culture of excellence: Collaboration, integrity and continuous improvement are at the heart of what we do Candidate skills & requirements 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 Position location Job location Europe, UK, England, South West City (-ies) Gloucester