New Program Purchasing Lead - Engineering

We will consider all applicants who meet the minimum essential requirements regardless of their identity or background. Please let us know in your cover letter if you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to the application or hiring process that may better facilitate your participation. We will make every effort to respond to your request for assistance as soon as possible - including guaranteed interviews under the Disability Confident Scheme for those that qualify. Your Role You will be accountable for the development and delivery of effective purchasing strategies and supplier readiness for future projects within the exciting electric propulsion systems marketplace for a global leading aerospace organisation. You will play a key role developing and implementing a purchasing strategy to support these new productions from concept, through prototyping and into production.

• Responsible to develop Purchasing strategy and management of new projects, mainly with suppliers.
• Responsible for Purchasing research of new suppliers and technologies that drive the new products into a price and performance competitiveness.
• Lead the Purchasing activities to support these projects using Purchasing tools. Keep track of cost, line of balance and ensure material availability for the different builds, following the main Program Schedule.
• Negotiate pricing aligned to the project needs through PPAP, Qualification and ultimately production handover
• Partner with commodity and industrialisation teams for best supplier selection and contractual flow down
• Negotiate with identified external supply chain and ensure material cost drivers are understood and visible to the programme teams/ engineers
• Lead all design to cost design for manufacture and design for quality activities to achieve the expected product cost is achieved by the extended supply chain
But what else? (benefits, specificities, etc.) Benefits: 8% Bonus, Excellent Pension, 33 Days Holiday, Dental, BUPA, EV scheme, Workplace nursery scheme, Midday finish on Fridays, Enhanced family friendly policies, Wellbeing programme, Employee assistance programme including health and finance, Onsite subsidised canteen If you're ready to take your career to new heights and be part of a company that's crafting the future of flight, apply today. We also have a number of groups and forums onsite that you can get involved with, including Women at Safran, STEM ambassadors, Employee Forum, Charity Partnerships and Wellbeing Programs. Our Wellbeing Program in Pitstone aims to place employee wellbeing at the heart of our business, and we integrate it within all that we do. The program is made up of four wellbeing committees; Healthy Minds, Physical, Social & Financial. Our enhanced family friendly policies re-enforce our commitment to providing a workplace that is both diverse and inclusive.

Skills: Aerospace, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering knowledge or experience, Market intelligence, Strong purchasing experience, Raw materials, Supply Chain management, Contract understanding and management,
• Qualification or strong experience in Mechanical, Electrical or Aerospace Engineering environment
• Experience working within an aerospace, automotive or manufacturing environment
• Strong purchasing and negotiation skills, and good commercial awareness
• Ability to understand and interpret technical drawings
Desirable
• Good working knowledge of SAP
• Ability to communicate and influence people of varying levels within the organisation
• Understanding of DFM/DFA/DFX methodology
  
  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. Safran Electrical & Power is one of the world's leaders in aircraft electrical systems. The company is a key player in equipment electrification and in the electric and hybrid propulsion sector. It has over 14,000 employees across 13 different countries., At Safran, excellence is a journey - and we'd love you to be a part of it. As a 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. 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 and are proudly a Disability Confident Employer.