Senior Buyer

Safran; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Safran companies is seeking a Senior Buyer in Pitstone, Buckinghamshire. This hybrid role focuses on ensuring the smooth flow of materials within manufacturing operations, managing supplier relationships, and solving supply chain challenges.

The ideal candidate will possess strong experience within the manufacturing field, problem-solving capabilities, and excellent stakeholder management skills. Collaborative efforts across various departments are key to achieving performance improvements and a successful supply chain transformation.

Qualifications

• Strong experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated problem-solving capability with a proactive mindset.
• Strong stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth flow of materials across the manufacturing operation.
• Manage allocated suppliers and collaborate with internal stakeholders.
• Problem-solve supply chain challenges to ensure timely material delivery.

Skills

Problem-solving capability

Stakeholder management

Experience in a manufacturing environment

Education

CIPS Level 4 or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Senior Buyer – Pitstone, Buckinghamshire – Hybrid

We understand that diversity and inclusion make teams stronger and more effective, and as an organisation, we are committed to fair and equitable employment practices for everyone and are proudly a Disability Confident Employer.

We will consider all applicants who meet the minimum essential requirements regardless of their identity or background. Please let us know in your cover letter if you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to the application or hiring process that may better facilitate your participation. We will make every effort to respond to your request for assistance as soon as possible – including guaranteed interviews under the Disability Confident Scheme for those that qualify.

Your Role

As a Senior Buyer, you will play a critical role in ensuring the smooth flow of materials across our manufacturing operation. You will take ownership of a portfolio of suppliers, acting as the key point of contact for all day‑to‑day material requirements and escalations. This is a highly visible role where your ability to analyse issues, influence stakeholders, and deliver practical solutions will be key to success.

• Responsible for allocated suppliers across the commodity
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders across Supply Chain, Quality and Procurement, as well as external suppliers, to drive performance improvements, manage risk and support Safran's wider supply chain transformation objectives
• Focus heavily on problem solving, identifying and resolving supply chain challenges, ensuring materials are delivered on time
• Act as a point of contact for assigned program and attend weekly reviews with the respective programs
• Closely manage invoice clearance to ensure that any issues are investigated and resolved to ensure continual flow of the line
• Manage deliveries of Purchase orders to be just‑in‑time for inventory management

What You'll Bring

• Strong experience working in a manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated problem‑solving capability with a proactive, solutions‑focused mindset
• Strong stakeholder management skills

Desirable

• Working knowledge of SAP beneficial
• Advanced or intermediate knowledge and capability of Microsoft Excel
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings
• CIPS Level4 or equivalent beneficial

If you're ready to take your career to new heights and be part of a company that's crafting the future of flight, apply today.