Strategic Buyer

As a Strategic Buyer you will identify and implement cost saving opportunities within the Supply Chain to meet programme budgets. You will create and manage supplier Long Term Agreements (LTA), you will also be raising Purchase Orders (PO) against MRP demand for initial programme events such as CDR, Test, Shipset 1.This role is within the Commodity team which forms part of the wider Strategic Purchasing team based in Cwmbran of which there are thirty plus team members.

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.

Key responsibilities:

*To issue and monitor RFP/Q's to strategic suppliers using available engineering data.
*Review and selection of suppliers based on proposals/quotations received.
*Setup supplier data within the business ERP system.
*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 develop partnerships and relationships with suppliers.
*To manage purchasing projects such as industrialisation of new products that include but are not limited to composite, metallic and electrical components.
*To actively engage within the appropriate Target Purchasing Strategy.
*Ensure OTIF from supply base meets the MRP requirements.
*Ensure all KPI's are reported and updated in accordance with requirements.
*To ensure Program/Business Sectors are supported and managed to effectively satisfy all requirements.

What You'll Bring:

* Proven purchasing or strategic sourcing experience within a manufacturing environment
* MCIPS qualified or working towards a professional purchasing qualification
* Experience managing supplier relationships, commercial negotiations, and sourcing activities
* Strong understanding of MRP/ERP systems and material planning processes
* Ability to read and understand engineering drawings and technical requirements
* Proven problem-solving skills with a proactive, solution-focused mindset
* Excellent communication skills with the ability to build effective relationships across all levels of the business and supply base
* Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet demanding deadlines
* Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
* Flexible, resilient, and self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
* Willingness to travel within the UK and internationally as required