Commodity Manager (H/F) - SAFRAN SA

AEROCONTACT; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Commodity Manager to oversee purchasing activities. This role involves coordinating purchasing policies, ensuring objectives are met, and fostering a network within the company. The ideal candidate will possess strong purchasing knowledge, excellent communication skills, and a degree in a business-related field. Join a company that values diversity and offers a supportive environment where you can thrive professionally. With generous benefits and a commitment to employee development, this position is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in their field.

Benefits

25 days holiday + UK Bank Holidays

Option to buy/sell annual leave

Early finishes on Fridays

Generous pension scheme, up to 8% employer match

X4 Life Assurance cover

Shares and profit share bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of purchasing methodologies and processes is essential.
• CIPS Level 4+ qualifications or willingness to complete is required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate purchases for one or more purchasing commodities.
• Draft and deploy targeted purchasing policies for internal customers.
• Lead communication about purchasing policies and act as a key contact.

Skills

Purchasing methodologies and processes

Proficiency in written and spoken English

Numerical skills

Organizational skills

Communication and negotiation abilities

Knowledge of Lean-Sigma tools

Knowledge of Industrial and Purchasing policies

Education

Degree Level Education - Preferably in Business

CIPS qualifications at Level 4+

Tools

Purchasing information systems

Job description

Who are Safran UK?

Based in Gloucester, we operate the Shared Service Centre, providing key support services across the UK business - including transactional finance, indirect procurement, HR, tax and international mobility management.

Safran UK manages the Graduate Scheme for the UK business, along with the learning and development programs through Safran University.

Position Overview
The Commodity Manager is responsible for coordinating purchases for one or more purchasing commodities:

1. Drafting, acquiring validation and deploying the targeted purchasing policies for one or more commodities in accordance with the needs and objectives of the internal customers (contracting customers).
2. Guaranteeing the attainment of objectives within your scope in terms of gains and service levels expected by Safran.
3. In the case of a group mandate, coordinating actions with the concerned buyers of the other companies.
4. Lead communication about the purchasing policies under your responsibility.
5. Act as an approver, expert and key contact for your commodity at SUK.
6. Play a key role in fostering and maintaining a UK wide network within your commodity.

Essential Qualifications
• Knowledge of purchasing methodologies and processes
• Proficiency in written and spoken English
• Strong numerical skills
• Highly organised, structured approach and able to work using own initiative
• Focused and task-oriented with resilience to complete a task in full.
• Good communication, listening and negotiation abilities
• Knowledge of the technical environment within which Safran operates
• Knowledge of Industrial and Purchasing policies legal knowledge (contract)
• Knowledge of Lean-Sigma tools
• Previous experience within a purchasing team using purchasing information systems
• CIPS qualifications at Level 4+ (or willingness to complete)
• Educated to Degree Level - Preferably in a Business field (or equivalent).

Desirable Qualifications
• Project Management qualification and experience
• Previous Customer Service Training qualification.

Benefits
As a valued member of our team, you'll be entitled to a range of company benefits, including:
• 25 days holiday + UK Bank Holidays, plus the option to buy/sell annual leave
• Early finishes on Fridays!
• A generous pension scheme, up to 8% employer match
• X4 Life Assurance cover
• Our Shares and profit share bonus scheme
• And much more!

We want Safran UK to be a workplace where everyone feels valued, can be themselves and reach their full potential. We embrace and celebrate our differences through various initiatives, and are committed to building a strong, diverse, and inclusive workforce.