Aerospace Purchasing Coordinator (12-Month FTC)

Safran; Pitstone; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 Days Holiday

Excellent Pension

Bonus scheme

Dental and BUPA cover

Onsite canteen

Wellbeing programme

Job summary

Safran is seeking a Purchasing Coordinator for a 12-month fixed-term contract based in the UK. You will provide operational procurement support to the NPI Buying Program team, handling day-to-day PO placement, supplier communications and procurement reporting.

The role involves ensuring timely PO transmission, data accuracy in ERP, and close collaboration with Finance on invoices. The position supports a broader Buying team focused on strategic sourcing, supplier development and program

Qualifications

• Prior experience in purchasing, procurement administration or a similar operational role.
• Experience using ERP systems; SAP preferred.
• Strong data analysis and Excel skills to maintain purchasing data.
• Good understanding of purchasing and supply chain processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage Purchase Orders (POs) and ensure timely transmission to suppliers.
• Record supplier acknowledgements and maintain accurate purchasing data in ERP.
• Monitor open orders and update delivery schedules.
• Support invoice discrepancies and liaise with Finance for timely processing.
• Track inventory for prototype and pre-production builds; ensure material availability.
• Act as the main interface with suppliers for order management and follow-up.
• Provide procurement reporting and analysis as part of the Buying team.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Procurement administration

Data analysis

Excel

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Safran is seeking a Purchasing Coordinator for a 12-month fixed-term contract based in the UK. You will provide operational procurement support to the NPI Buying Program team, handling day-to-day PO placement, supplier communications and procurement reporting.

The role involves ensuring timely PO transmission, data accuracy in ERP, and close collaboration with Finance on invoices. The position supports a broader Buying team focused on strategic sourcing, supplier development and program