Purchasing Coordinator - 12 month FTC

The Purchasing Coordinator provides operational and administrative procurement support to the NPI Buring Program team. The role is responsible for executing day-to-day purchasing activities, ensuring timely placement and management of PO's, maintaining effective supplier communication, and supporting procurement reporting and analysis. The position enables supports the Buying team, who are focused on strategic sourcing, supplier development, negotiations, and program execution by taking ownership of transactional procurement activities and supplier follow-up. Key responsibilities:

• Purchase Order (PO) Management
• Ensure timely transmission of purchase orders to suppliers
• Obtain and record supplier order acknowledgements
• Maintain accurate purchasing data, pricing information, and delivery commitments within ERP systems
• Monitor open orders and ensure timely updates of delivery schedules
• Support the resolution of invoice discrepancies and coordinate with suppliers and Finance to ensure timely invoice processing and payment
• Monitor inventory levels for prototype and industrialization program, maintaining Line of Balance (LOB) visibility and ensuring material availability to support prototype and pre production builds. Supplier Follow-Up and Expediting
• Act as the primary operational interface with suppliers for order management activities
• Follow up supplier commitments and delivery schedules
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• Prior experience in purchasing, procurement administration, supply chain or a similar operational role
• Experience using ERP systems (SAP preferred)
• Experience working in a manufacturing or aerospace environment is advantageous
• Good understanding of purchasing and supply chain processes
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to analyze and organize data accurately
  
  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. As the world leader in aeronautical electrical systems, Safran Electrical & Power is a key player in the electrification of aircraft equipment and electric and hybrid propulsion. With expertise across the onboard energy chain, the company designs and delivers innovative, optimized and modular architectures and solutions., 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 Electrical & Power is one of the world's leaders in aircraft electrical systems. It is a key player in the equipment electrification & in the electric and hybrid propulsion sector. Mastering the on-board energy system, the company designs and provides modular, innovative and optimised architectures and solutions.

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
• Excellent Pension and bonus scheme
• 33 Days Holiday (including bank holidays)
• Dental and BUPA cover
• Workplace nursery scheme
• Midday finish on Fridays
• Enhanced family friendly policies
• Wellbeing programme
• Employee assistance programme including health and finance
• Onsite subsidised canteen
• We support your ambitions with training, development, a personalised career plan and mobility opportunities.