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.With over one million seats equipping the fleets of the major airlines, Safran Seats is one of the world's leading suppliers of seating for passengers, crews and helicopters thanks to innovative and high added-value solutions. Job field / Job profile :Purchasing/Program purchasing Employment type :Permanent Position description : Are you interested in working at the business end of Aerospace, where airline brand meets innovative passenger experience? Then your next opportunity could be with Safran Seats, an industry award winning, premium designer and manufacturer of First and Business Class seating and technology. Our passenger experience prides itself on innovation, customization, quality and industrial design.At Safran Seats, we are unique within aerospace, as we interface with both the world's biggest airlines and airframers alike, with the largest seats portfolio of all seats suppliers. One day you could be liaising with one of the world's largest airframers, and the next, some of the biggest airlinebrands around the world! In the UK, Safran Seats specialises solely in the First Class and Business Class seating markets for wide body aircraft, with industrial and engineering teams in Cwmbran and Newport, Wales and Brackley, England. Job summary: The Programme Purchaser will perform and contribute to the Integrated Programme Team(s) as assigned and will effectively drive the tracking and coordination of the Purchased material requirements on behalf of the Programme Purchasing Team. Key responsibilities and duties: • Drive the tracking, coordination and reporting of the purchased material requirements for development, confidence test, PDR, CDR, certification test articles and up to SS01 – within the constraints of a programme schedule. • For the purpose of satisfying Pre-Production, Development&Prototype partswhere required for a Programme :- To issue and monitor RFP/Q's to specific suppliers using available engineering data  Review and selection of suppliers based on proposals/quotations received.  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 resolve discrepancy and invoice queries in line with own and team KPI • Ensure that all contributing documentary evidence for the purchased material requirements are delivered at each PROMPT Tollgate milestone. • Report material costs vs budget targets and identify potential cost avoidance. • Raise and acquire approval for purchase requisitions and Sales Orders to drive long lead-time material demand where necessary. • Track and resolve purchased material issues, organize transport / airfreight where required. •Use the Engineering DLOB, Long Lead Tracker tools and report on drawing release to support Purchasing needs. • Manage programme purchased inventory including initiating and diligently executing material disposition. Able to demonstrate technicalunderstanding and enthusiasm to deliverinto the programme - EssentialProven delivery of procurement strategies - EssentialProject / Programme managementexperience - EssentialManagement of cross-functional teams - EssentialTo effectively use MRP&Baan to supportthe introduction of new products into aProgramme - EssentialEnsuring attainment of the objective cost ofthe Purchased part by referring to allstakeholders in the Purchasing Department - EssentialNo candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to hear from you! Our employees are at the heart of our success, as we work together for our sustainable future. There are four People Fundamentals that underpin life at Safran: • We believe in and promote diversity and inclusion as key values across our business • We develop our colleagues skills and build opportunities so you can shape our future • We create a trustworthy work place to support you,as you dare to act and innovate • We encourage collaboration and mutual support for you and your colleagues As a valued member of our team, these are just a few of the benefits you'll receive: • 25 days holiday + UK Bank Holidays • Benefits Programme, with a number of schemes such as cycle towork, technology savings, retail discounts • Career Progressions opportunities such as company sponsorship and further training courses • Family friendly policies including maternity, paternity, adoptive parents, shared parental leave, parental leave and flexible working • Equality&Diversity initiatives with internal groups for workplace engagement and involvement• STEM engagement with schools, colleges and universities and Charitable activities for all City (-ies) :Llantarnam Industrial Park, Llantarnam NP44 3HQ Cwmbran