Project Buyer

Safran Seats; Cwmbran; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Safran Seats in the UK is seeking a proactive Project Buyer to drive material readiness for new programme milestones, sourcing, ordering and delivering parts for development, testing and certification.

You will collaborate with engineering and programme teams to translate requirements into purchasing actions; manage suppliers, run RFP/RFQ processes, raise purchase orders through MRP, and maintain cost control with KPI dashboards for leadership reviews.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a fast paced Project/Programme Buying role.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Understanding of manufacturing, supply chain or NPI processes.
• Experience using MRP and ERP systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Track and report all purchased material needs across development, testing, and PDR/CDR stages to keep schedules.
• Run RFP/RFQ activities, review supplier quotes, and support selecting partners using engineering and programme data.
• Raise purchase orders through MRP and work with suppliers to ensure on-time, in-full delivery and quality.
• Resolve material or invoice issues to keep the programme moving and meet KPIs.
• Create purchasing health reports and dashboards for IPT and leadership reviews.
• Keep costs on track by monitoring spend against budgets and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
• Oversee programme inventory from tracking to disposition and arranging transport or airfreight when required.

Skills

Project buying

Engineering drawings

Manufacturing / supply chain

MRP/ERP tools

Problem solving

Tools

MRP/ERP tools

Job description

Safran – Here, we craft excellence together.

At Safran, excellence is a journey – and we'd love you to be a part of it. As a trusted global leader in aerospace, defence, and space, we are proud to be a company where diversity, innovation, and opportunity come together to shape a sustainable future where we can all succeed together through a shared vision.

Are you interested in working at the business end of Aerospace, where airline brand meets innovative passenger experience?

Then your next opportunity could be with Safran Seats, an industry award winning, premium designer and manufacturer of First and Business Class seating and technology. Our passenger experience prides itself on innovation, customization, quality and industrial design

One day you could be liaising with one of the world's largest airframers, and the next, some of the biggest airline brands around the world!

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.

As a Project Buyer, you'll play a critical role in driving material readiness for new programme milestones, ensuring the right parts are sourced, ordered, and delivered on time to support development, testing, and certification phases.

You'll collaborate closely with all departments, including engineering and programme teams, to transform requirements into clear purchasing actions; managing suppliers, RFP/Q processes, and purchase orders

The Project Buyer is a dynamic, hands-on role where you'll be the link between programme needs and supplier performance, helping to keep complex projects moving smoothly.

Key Responsibilities:

• Keep track and report all purchased material needs across development, testing, and PDR/CDR stages, keeping everything on schedule
• Run RFP/RFQ activities, review supplier quotes, and support choosing the right partners using engineering and programme data
• Raise purchase orders through MRP and work closely with suppliers to ensure materials arrive on time, in full, and to the quality expected
• Tackle any material or invoice issues to keep the programme moving and maintain strong performance against KPIs
• Keep the team informed by creating clear purchasing health reports and dashboards for IPT and leadership reviews
• Keep costs on track by monitoring spend against budgets, spotting cost avoidance opportunities, and managing approvals for long lead items
• Oversee programme inventory, from tracking and disposition to arranging transport or airfreight when required

What You'll Bring:

• Proven experience in a fast paced Project/Programme Buying role
• Demonstrable technical understanding - including the ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Understanding of manufacturing, supply chain, or new product introduction (NPI) processes
• Experience working MRP (Material Requirements Planning) and ERP tools
• Proven problem solving skills with a proactive, solution focused mindset

We know that some candidates may be put off applying for jobs where theydon'tmeet 100% of the criteria outlined in the advert. We encourage anybody to apply if youdemonstratea variety of skills and experience relevant to the requirements of this role.

Please let us know if you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to the hiring process thatmay betterfacilitateyour participation.

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