Assistant Buyer

Safran; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in Gloucester is seeking an Assistant Buyer to support purchasing activities. The role involves processing requisitions, obtaining quotes, and managing vendor onboarding. Strong numerical and organizational skills are essential. This position offers a supportive work environment, focusing on collaboration and innovation, and provides various benefits to employees including a 4.5-day workweek and flexibility.

Benefits

4.5-day workweek

Bonus schemes

Pension contributions

Life assurance

Onsite facilities

Flexible benefits

Qualifications

• Ability to process purchase requisitions and manage invoice queries.
• Experience in obtaining quotes and vendor onboarding.
• Strong willingness to learn purchasing methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Provide administration support to the Purchasing Team.
• Manage data in ERP and support SAP queries.
• Conduct RFQs and look for savings opportunities.

Skills

Numerical skills

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Task-oriented

Tools

SAP

ERP

Job description

Working within the Safran UK purchasing team, the Assistant Buyer will conduct purchasing activities to support the P2P (Purchase to Pay) process. This includes processing purchase requisitions, obtaining quotes from suppliers, vendor onboarding for individual sites, and supporting invoice queries (when purchasing responsibility). The Assistant Buyer will work collaboratively within the Purchasing Team to provide excellent administration support to the Buyers and wider team.

• Administration support including but not restricted to; invoice queries, purchase order processing, and expediting.
• Keep purchase data up to date in the ERP and support end users on day-to-day SAP queries.
• Manage the implementation process for onboarding new suppliers.
• Obtain quotations from suppliers; conduct smaller RFQs; look for savings opportunities; follow basic contracting processes.
• Demonstrate a positive mindset with a willingness to learn purchasing methodologies and processes.
• Be organized and structured in your approach.
• Possess strong numerical skills.
• Be focused and task-oriented, with resilience to complete tasks in full.
• Show demonstrable problem-solving skills.

Safran UK is based in Gloucester and operates the UK Shared Service Centre, emphasizing service delivery across departments such as Transactional Finance, Indirect Procurement, HR, and Tax and International Mobility management. We promote sharing ideas, collaboration, and improved communication, leading to better decision-making and innovation.

You'll have the opportunity to work with a diverse team on interesting projects, make a tangible impact, and play a pivotal role in our business's future. With continued investment in our site, you'll be able to learn, grow, and develop your skills within a global aerospace leader. There's never been a more exciting time to join us!

Safran is an international high-technology group operating in aviation, defense, and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, making air transport more environmentally friendly, comfortable, and accessible. With a global presence of 100,000 employees and sales of €27.3 billion in 2024, Safran holds leading positions in its markets and was ranked 2nd in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" in the aerospace and defense industry.

Our workplace is located at Cheltenham Road East, Gloucester, UK. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, encouraging applications from candidates of all backgrounds who meet the minimum requirements. We offer a range of benefits including a 4.5-day workweek, holiday entitlement, bonus schemes, pension contributions, life assurance, onsite facilities, and flexible benefits.

Join Safran to be part of creating safer, more sustainable aviation and to make a meaningful impact in the aerospace industry. We look forward to your application!