Purchasing Data Analyst

Safran Group; Cwmbran; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days holiday

Pension scheme

Private medical cover

Cycle to work

Life Assurance

Share save schemes

Job summary

Safran Group in Wales seeks a Purchasing Data Analyst to drive data quality and performance insights across Purchasing. You will develop and maintain KPIs and Power BI dashboards to support decision-making and efficiency gains.

You will act as the focal point for ERP data, collaborating with data owners to improve governance and data accuracy, while exploring AI/automation opportunities in Purchasing processes. The role is on-site in Cwmbran.

Qualifications

• Proficient in MS Office and data analytics tools.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Experience with ERP data and data governance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and analyse Purchasing KPIs and dashboards.
• Create Power BI reports to support strategic decisions.
• Own ERP data quality and coordinate data governance efforts.
• Collaborate with data owners to improve accuracy and consistency.
• Explore AI and automation opportunities in Purchasing processes.

Skills

MS Office suite

Power BI

Data analysis

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Engineering Degree

Tools

MRP Systems

Job description

Purchasing Data Analyst

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.

With more than one million seats installed across the fleets of the world's leading airlines, Safran Seats is one of the global leaders in passenger, crew, aircraft and helicopter seating, delivering innovative, high value-added solutions.

Reference

2026-186197

Position description

Purchasing Data Analyst

Cwmbran

On-Site

Safran Seats is one of the world's leading manufacturers of aircraft seats, for both crew and passengers. 1 million Safran Seats-manufactured aircraft seats are currently in service with air fleets 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, Wales.

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:

• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Industry leading pension scheme with salary sacrifice employer contributions up to 10%
• Private medical cover (to include Digital GP and rapid access Physio with no excess) with ability to upgrade level of benefit and cover family members
• Access to salary sacrifice benefits scheme including cycle to work
• 4 x Life Assurance
• Interactive benefits platform including wide range of discretionary benefits including technology, retail benefits, income protection
• Enhanced family friendly policies and benefits (enhanced maternity and paternity leave) and employee assistance programme
• Annual share save schemes

Opportunities for career advancement and personal growth. Benefit from support through Safran University and our internal Training and Development Schools

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.

Your Role:

You will play a key part in driving data quality, developing performance insights, supporting digital transformation initiatives, and enhancing Purchasing processes across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and analyse Purchasing KPIs and performance dashboards covering Quality, Cost, Delivery, and operational metrics.
• Create and enhance Power BI reports and dashboards to support strategic and operational decision-making.
• Act as the Purchasing focal point for ERP data, processes, and data quality management.
• Work closely with data owners and stakeholders to improve data governance, accuracy, and consistency across Purchasing systems.
• Support the implementation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and automation opportunities within Purchasing processes and reporting
• Manage and maintain Power BI and Power Platform applications to drive business efficiency and continuous improvement.
• Serve as the Procure-to-Pay (P2P) subject matter expert, supporting users, delivering training, and coordinating PRA activities.

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

What else?

Here, we craft excellence together.

Why Safran?

• A global presence: Be part of a global aerospace, defence & space business with over 100,000 Colleagues, across 300 sites in 30 countries.
• Inclusive & empowering environment: 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.
• Innovation at the core: Join our mission to decarbonise aerospace and make the world a safer place. Your ambitions can take us further.
• Mobility & training opportunities: We can support your ambitions with training, development, a personalised career plan and mobility opportunities. If you have big dreams, we'll support you to make them a reality.
• A culture of excellence: Join a team that values collaboration, integrity, and continuous improvement. Whatever your background, together we aim for excellence.

Get involved:

We also have a number of groups and forums across our sites that you can get involved with, including Women at Safran, Diversity at Safran, Sports Clubs, STEM ambassadors, Employee Forum, Charity Partnerships and Wellbeing Programs.

Candidate skills & requirements

What you'll bring:

Essential:

• Computer literate with MS Office Software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), MS Outlook, MRP Systems
• Ability to communicate at all levels
• Ability to establish good working relationships across departments and with supplier representatives at all levels
• Strong analytical, planning and problem-solving skills

Desirable:

• Engineering Degree
• Team Management / Leadership skills
• Read and understand engineering drawings
• Knowledge of Purchasing activity within a manufacturing environment

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, however, 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 application or hiring process that may better facilitate your participation.

Position location

Job location

Europe, UK, Wales

City (-ies)

Llantarnam Industrial Park NP44 3HQ Cwmbran