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/Commodity purchasing Employment type :Fixed Term contract Position description : 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.The role of strategic buyer within Safran Seats GB supports a fast paced business that designs, certifies and manufactures aircraft seating of the highest quality and passenger focused excellence. The strategic buyer has supplier and programme facing activities, including commercial negotiationsand also supplier performance objectives such as quality, cost and delivery. Key Responsibilities will include: • To issue and monitor RFP's to suppliers using available engineering data. • Review and selection of suppliers based on proposals/quotations received. • Setup supplier data within the business ERP system. • 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 develop relationships with suppliers. • To manage purchasing projects such as industrialisation of new products that include but are not limited to composite, metallic and electrical components. • To manage supplier Long Term Agreements. Candidate skills:Read and understand engineering drawingsDemonstrable experience in problem solving techniquesKnowledge of Purchasing activity within a manufacturing environmentNo 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 and access to private healthcare • 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 Please apply and submit your CV today! Once your CV has been reviewed, we will contact you with the next stages. This role is subject to pre-employment checks, including but not limited to criminal record checks. While having unspent convictions may not necessarily prevent you from being employed, you are required to disclose any unspent convictions during the recruitment process. Only candidates who successfully pass these checks will be considered for employment. City (-ies) :Llantarnam Industrial Park, Llantarnam NP44 3HQ Cwmbran