Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Lead

Safran; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonus

Pension scheme

25 days annual leave

Career development

Job summary

Safran in Gloucester seeks a Buyer to manage sourcing and purchasing across assigned commodities, balancing cost, quality, delivery, service, risk and sustainability.

You will lead RFQ/RFPs, negotiate contracts, drive supplier performance and embed CSR and digital transformation in purchasing. Strong English, ERP experience and relevant procurement qualifications are preferred, with aerospace/manufacturing experience a plus.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience within a Purchasing, Procurement or commercial environment.
• Strong understanding of procurement methodologies and sourcing processes.
• Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Good understanding of commercial contracts and supplier management.
• Experience using ERP or procurement information systems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct UK-level spend analysis, market intelligence and benchmarking to identify sourcing opportunities.
• Support P2P processes, raise and maintain purchase orders and resolve queries.
• Develop commodity and sourcing strategies aligned with Group Purchasing objectives.
• Lead RFQ, RFP and competitive tendering activities evaluating proposals based on TCO.
• Identify and deliver cost savings and value-improvement opportunities through negotiation.
• Lead commercial negotiations and contract management with Legal and stakeholders.
• Identify, assess and manage supplier risks including financial and contractual risks.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and engage Purchasing early in sourcing.
• Manage supplier performance against KPIs and drive improvements.
• Proactively manage contractual issues and disputes with escalation as needed.
• Support sustainability and CSR through sourcing decisions and supplier management.
• Drive continuous improvement, digital transformation and use of AI in Purchasing.
• Maintain accurate purchasing and contract data in business systems.

Skills

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Numerical analysis

English proficiency

Project management

Strategic sourcing

ERP systems experience

Education

CIPS qualification

Supply Chain/Procurement qualification

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Safran in Gloucester seeks a Buyer to manage sourcing and purchasing across assigned commodities, balancing cost, quality, delivery, service, risk and sustainability.

You will lead RFQ/RFPs, negotiate contracts, drive supplier performance and embed CSR and digital transformation in purchasing. Strong English, ERP experience and relevant procurement qualifications are preferred, with aerospace/manufacturing experience a plus.