Procurement Specialist

Aerospace Supply Chains, Coordinated by you… As part of our Procurement team, the Supply Chain Specialist will proactively manage a portfolio of suppliers ensuring we have a world class supply chain into site. You'll have opportunities to learn and progress, with investment being made on site it's an exciting time to join our growing local team. Key responsibilities:

• Manage a portfolio of suppliers to ensure our requirements are met
• Working with poor performing suppliers to analyse the impacts of an improvement request and implement an action plan
• Participate in multisite supplier business reviews with a cross functional team (CFT)
• Work within a CFT to ensure successful work package transfers within the Supply Chain
• Support the Supplier Performance Quality Leader in the effective implementation of Supplier Performance strategy and initiatives
• Manage internal expectations with key customers to ensure full customer satisfaction
Due to the nature of this role, there will be some travel required, visiting supplier sites when required on an ad-hoc basis. But what else? (benefits, specificities, etc.), Please let us know if you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to the hiring process that may better facilitate your participation. We celebrate our differences and believe they make us stronger. We know that a fulfilling work environment is a key driver for innovative ideas and team success. Get involved: We also have a number of groups and forums across our sites that you can get involved with, including Women at Safran, Diversity at Safran, Sports Clubs, STEM ambassadors, Employee Forum, Charity Partnerships and Wellbeing Programs.


• Demonstrable working knowledge of SAP
• Significant supplier and order book management experience within an engineering/manufacturing environment
• Experience in manufacturing/production environment
• Proven ability to negotiate and influence suppliers using your broad understanding of business and your astute commercial awareness
• Available and willingness to travel as and when required
  
  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. Safran Landing Systems is the world leader in landing gear, wheels & brakes, and associated systems for civil and military aircraft and helicopters. We master the entire lifecycle of our products, from design and manufacturing through to maintenance. Did you know that every second, somewhere in the world, an aircraft lands using one of our systems? Would you like to grow in an international, stimulating and supportive environment within a human-sized company? Join us! Become one of our 8,000 passionate employees worldwide. Don't meet 100% of the requirements? That's not a barrier for us. Above all, we're looking for creative and committed people!, Safran - Here, we craft excellence together. 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 together through a shared vision. Safran Landing Systems are a global leader in aircraft landing and braking systems, from commercial and business travel to military and defence fleets. Our expertise covers the entire life cycle of our products from end-to-end; Design, Engineering & Manufacturing, through to Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO). The Gloucester site has been at the forefront of landing gear technology for over 85 years, dating from the innovative designs of Sir George Dowty to advanced landing gears for the world's most modern aircraft today.

Looking after the people who make Safran great is our priority. We offer a range of flexible benefits designed to support you, both in and out of work, including:
• Competitive salary
• Early finish on a Friday
• 25 days of holiday, plus UK Bank Holidays, and we offer options to buy or sell days
• Annual bonus and share scheme options
• Pension scheme, with up to 8% matched contributions, and life assurance at 4x your salary
• Onsite parking, including EV chargers, a subsidised restaurant, bicycle storage, and shower facilities
• We offer a wide range of flexible benefits and working options (role dependant), enhanced maternity and family friendly benefits, because we know everyone's needs are different
• We support your ambitions with training, development, a personalised career plan and mobility opportunities.