Entity :Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defence 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 92,000 employees and sales of 23.2 billion euros in 2023, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets. Safran undertakes research and development programs to maintain the environmental priorities of its R&T and innovation roadmap.Safran is in the 1st place in the aerospace and defence industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2023" ranking.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. Job field / Job profile :Purchasing/Management of purchasing domains Employment type :Fixed Term contract Position description : Management and coordination for the Purchasing function on new programmes at Pitstone, managing multiple vendors (approx. 20 per typical project), managing between 2-4 projects simultaneously, with different levels of complexityProject budget responsibility is typically£1M to £3M per program (sometimes more), excluding non-recurring costs (NRCs) and CAPEX. 95% bought components. • Manage and facilitate all sourcing activity, aligning the core commodity strategies with supplier selection and the future product roadmap for new products and technology being developed • Ensure deployment of Design for Manufacture (DFM) processes with early supplier engagement, to manage and report design evolution from concept/baseline throughout the New Product Introduction (NPI) phases of prototype and qualification • Follow a robust DTC methodology, challenging design requirements, potential over engineering and scope creep • Create, conduct and close RFQ / RFP Packages with Selected Supplier Choice panels • Manage deliveries of Purchase orders, communicate weekly clear to build status to program team and work with suppliers to ensure any deviations and technical issues are captured, agreed with stake holders such as engineering and programs teams • Ensure the technical issues are escalated and mitigated with stakeholder support. • Escalate, where appropriate, any significant issues that require management intervention or awareness; • Work withsuppliers to resolve issues impacting performance, such as, Quality discrepancies, Book in queries, Permits/Concessions or Invoice query resolution and corrective actions where needed • Support daily IPT (Integrated Program Team) meeting for assigned projects • Ensure project costs are capturedand reported monthly via BoM costing model • Manage returns to vendors via the NCT process • Work closely with engineering to ensure design evolutions are in alignment with manufacturing leadtimes • Work with Purchasing/SPRM SRPM/SQA/Vendors to ensure/create robust and efficient Supply chains• Explore&exploit opportunities for cost improvement on the project; while ensuring commodity strategy is• Work with Supplier Account Manager / Commodity Manager to negotiate prices, terms, conditions and agreements • Assist where required with BOM and MRP maintenance, to include part # creation and planning parameter loading • Provide senior management with a weekly update on program status and risks • Risk Analysis – Identification and resolution of supply issues in order to meet business commitments • Strong supplier relationship management, developing a competent network of capable suppliers and partners to support a dynamic, agile and lean environment • To take a very proactive approach to aggressive cost reduction and design influence • Purchasing/sourcing experience within a manufacturing environment. Aerospace sector not necessary but desirable. An awareness of low volume sourcing would be very preferable • Astute commercial awareness • Proven experience in liaising with customers or suppliers; with a background of negotiation • Demonstrates healthy and productive influencing ability which can be applied within an engineering /design /manufacturing environment • Strong interpersonal skills – ability to work with individuals across a range of functions and varying seniority • Demonstrates versatility dealing with a range of cultures, across different time zones • High motivation to learn, develop and perform in a fast-paced rapid prototype environment • Attention to detail, with a proven ability to manage multiple, conflicting priorities simultaneously • Experience with metric creations and datapresentations, with strong written and verbal communication skills • Bias for action: Decisive and takes the initiative • Experience with improving processes • Good PC skills, confident with use of MRP systems and Microsoft office (Excel&PowerPoint)• Evidence of written English at interview stage. This will be through providing certification of a formal English or technical qualification studied in the UK or overseas in English. If this cannot be provided you will be required to complete and pass an online SHL English comprehension test aspart of the interview process. City (-ies) :Pitstone