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

Purchasing Coordinator - 12 month FTC

Vacancy details

General information

Entity

Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of aerospace (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space and defense. Its mission is to contribute sustainably to a safer world, where air transport becomes ever more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Present on every continent, the Group employs 110,000 people and generated €31.3 billion in revenue in 2025. Safran holds, either independently or through partnerships, leading global or European positions in its markets.

Safran was ranked second in the Aerospace & Defense sector in TIME magazine's "World's Best Companies 2025" ranking.

As the world leader in aeronautical electrical systems, Safran Electrical & Power is a key player in the electrification of aircraft equipment and electric and hybrid propulsion. With expertise across the onboard energy chain, the company designs and delivers innovative, optimized and modular architectures and solutions.

Reference

2026-186710

Position description

Domain

Research, design and development

Job field / Job profile

Purchasing - Purchasing administration

Job title

Purchasing Coordinator - 12 month FTC

Employment type

Fixed Term contract

Contract length

12 months

Professional category

Employees / Staff

Part time / Full time

Full-time

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.

Safran Electrical & Power is one of the world's leaders in aircraft electrical systems. It is a key player in the equipment electrification & in the electric and hybrid propulsion sector. Mastering the on-board energy system, the company designs and provides modular, innovative and optimised architectures and solutions.

Your role:

The Purchasing Coordinator provides operational and administrative procurement support to the NPI Buring Program team. The role is responsible for executing day-to-day purchasing activities, ensuring timely placement and management of PO's, maintaining effective supplier communication, and supporting procurement reporting and analysis.

The position enables supports the Buying team, who are focused on strategic sourcing, supplier development, negotiations, and program execution by taking ownership of transactional procurement activities and supplier follow-up.

Key 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

But what else? (benefits, specificities, etc.)

Looking after the people who make Safran great is our priority. We offer a range of flexible benefits designed to support you, both in and out of work, including:

• Competitive salary
• Excellent Pension and bonus scheme
• 33 Days Holiday (including bank holidays)
• Dental and BUPA cover
• Workplace nursery scheme
• Midday finish on Fridays
• Enhanced family friendly policies
• Wellbeing programme
• Employee assistance programme including health and finance
• Onsite subsidised canteen

We support your ambitions with training, development, a personalised career plan and mobility opportunities.

Candidate skills & requirements

What You'll Bring:

• Prior experience in purchasing, procurement administration, supply chain or a similar operational role
• Experience using ERP systems (SAP preferred)
• Experience working in a manufacturing or aerospace environment is advantageous
• Good understanding of purchasing and supply chain processes
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to analyze and organize data accurately

We know that some candidates may be put off applying for jobs where they don't meet 100% of the criteria outlined in the advert. We encourage anybody to apply if you can demonstrate a 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 that may better facilitate your participation.

We celebrate our differences and believe they make us stronger. We know that a fulfilling work environment is a key driver for innovative ideas and team success.

Position location

Job location

Europe, UK, England, London

City (-ies)

Pitstone