Supply Chain Specialist (H/F) - SAFRAN LANDING SYSTEMS

AEROCONTACT; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering leader in aircraft landing systems and be part of a legacy that has shaped aviation technology for over 90 years. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage with suppliers, manage procurement processes, and ensure timely delivery of components critical to the aerospace industry. With a focus on innovation and sustainability, you will work in a collaborative environment that values diversity and inclusion. Enjoy a flexible working schedule, competitive benefits, and the chance to contribute to a safer, more sustainable future in aviation. If you are passionate about procurement and aerospace, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Hybrid/Flexible working hours

25 days holiday + UK Bank Holidays

Annual bonus & Share scheme options

Pension scheme (up to 8% match)

Onsite parking including EV chargers

Subsidised restaurant

Bicycle storage and shower/changing facilities

Discounted gym memberships

Global and local career progression opportunities

Social events throughout the year

Qualifications

• Good working knowledge of ERP systems and MRP2 Principles in SAP.
• Experience in Aerospace would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage relationships with suppliers and ensure requirements are met.
• Handle order book management and supplier performance analysis.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving skills

Negotiating and Influencing skills

Decision making skills

Business understanding

Commercial awareness

Tools

ERP system

SAP

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Safran Landing Systems is the world leader in aircraft landing and braking systems and is at the forefront of contributing to safer, more sustainable aviation for current and future generations. We design, test, manufacture and assemble landing gear used on commercial aircraft including Airbus and Boeing, and UK military aircraft such as the Eurofighter Typhoon.

Gloucester is home to the UK division and has been a leader of cutting edge landing gear technology for over 90 years, since the innovative designs of Sir George Dowty. YOU can be a part of our legacy …

What will I be doing?

Reporting directly to the Procurement Manager/Team leader, this role involves pro-actively managing relationships with Suppliers / other Procurement Leaders (PLs), ensuring Safran Landing Systems (SLS) requirements are clearly recognised.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Order Book Management
2. Analyse, process, confirm and communicate requirements to the supplier
3. Handle exception messages resulting from the MRP to maintain on-time supply and manage inventory.
4. Review and upload the supplier schedules received from suppliers
5. Suggest and support implementation of solutions in case of shortages
6. Negotiate dead-lines/quantities with suppliers to meet business needs
7. Oversee the progress of manufacturing on the supplier's site
8. Manage delivery receipts
9. Manage the flow of returns to the supplier
10. Participate in Line of Balance (LoB) reviews
11. Escalate delivery and quality issues with the Supplier
12. Reconcile performance with suppliers throughout the month
13. Measure and analyse supplier performance
14. Escalate to SPQL/Commodity Program Manager(CPM) to drive decision making process with other functions
15. Identify & close out of root causes
16. Communicate to the supplier on Major Program changes
17. Monitor implementation (from supplier selection)
18. Liaise with Purchasing, Supplier Performance Quality Manager(SPQM) and CPM to manage Supplier relationship and risks and other common issues
19. Implement Recovery plans
20. Conduct regular Supplier Reviews with suppliers depending on risk and criticality
21. Establish Supplier visit and meeting schedules, depending on risk and criticality.
22. Drive Supplier visits, supported by SLS site PM if required
23. Measure, reconcile and analyse supplier performance (OTD, OQD) for the site, Liaise with the SPQL and if their targets are not being reached, set up internal and external action plans

What do you need from me?

• Good working knowledge of ERP system and MRP2 Principles in SAP
• Experience in Aerospace would be an advantage
• Computer literate in word & excel
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Analytical skills
• Decision making skills
• Problem solving skills
• Negotiating and Influencing skills
• Business understanding
• Commercial awareness

What we will give you?

• Hybrid/Flexible working hours with an early finish on a Friday (4.5 day working week)
• 25 days holiday + UK Bank Holidays, plus the option to buy/sell annual leave
• Annual bonus & Share scheme options
• Pension scheme (up to 8% match) and life assurance (4x salary)
• Onsite parking, including EV chargers, subsidised restaurant, bicycle storage and shower/changing facilities
• Our Benefits Portal offers a number of schemes including: cycle to work, technology & retail savings, access to healthcare & wellbeing services, discounted gym memberships and more!
• Global and local career progression opportunities and training & development programmes
• STEM engagement with schools, colleges and universities and Charitable activities for all
• Social events throughout the year, and access to Dowty Sports and Social clubs.

What's my next step?

Please apply by uploading a CV, and if your experience matches what we're looking for, one of our recruitment team will give you a call.

Diversity & Inclusion

We want Safran Landing Systems to be a workplace where everyone feels valued, can be themselves and know they can reach their full potential. We embrace and celebrate our differences through various initiatives and support colleagues through a number of staff networks.

We're committed to building a strong, diverse workforce and making Safran Landing Systems an inclusive place to work.

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