Aerospace Purchasing Coordinator — 12-Month Contract

Safran UK; England; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Safran is seeking a Purchasing Co-Ordinator for a 12 Month Fixed Term Contract to support the NPI Buring Program team with day-to-day purchasing activities and PO management. The role ensures timely PO placement, supplier communication, and procurement reporting.

You will work within ERP systems to maintain data and support supplier follow-up. Ideal candidates have purchasing or procurement administration experience, familiarity with SAP, and strong Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing, procurement administration, or a similar operational role.
• Experience using ERP systems (SAP preferred).
• Experience in manufacturing or aerospace environment is advantageous.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Office applications.

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

Skills

Purchasing

Procurement administration

Supply chain

Data analysis

MS Excel

Tools

SAP

Job description

Safran is seeking a Purchasing Co-Ordinator for a 12 Month Fixed Term Contract to support the NPI Buring Program team with day-to-day purchasing activities and PO management. The role ensures timely PO placement, supplier communication, and procurement reporting.

You will work within ERP systems to maintain data and support supplier follow-up. Ideal candidates have purchasing or procurement administration experience, familiarity with SAP, and strong Excel skills.