Buyer jobs in United Kingdom

Safran est un groupe international de haute technologie opérant dans les domaines de l'aéronautique (propulsion, équipements et intérieurs), de l'espace et de la défense. Sa mission : contribuer durablement à un monde plus sûr, où le transport aérien devient toujours plus respectueux de l'environnement, plus confortable et plus accessible. Implanté sur tous les continents, le Groupe emploie 100 000 collaborateurs pour un chiffre d'affaires de 27,3 milliards d'euros en 2024, et occupe, seul ou en partenariat, des positions de premier plan mondial ou européen sur ses marchés. Safran est la 2ème entreprise du secteur aéronautique et défense du classement « World's Best Companies 2024 » du magazine TIME.

Mission description

Assistant Buyer Purchasing excellence that makes flying possible Working within the Safran UK purchasing team, the Assistant Buyer will conduct purchasing activities to support the P2P (Purchase to Pay) process. This includes processing purchase requisitions, obtaining quotes from suppliers, vendor onboarding for individual sites and supporting invoice queries (when purchasing responsibility). About us: Safran UK is based in Gloucester and operates the UK Shared Service Centre putting service delivery at the centre of the business and includes Transactional Finance, Indirect Procurement, HR and Tax and International Mobility management departments. We promote the sharing of ideas, collaboration and improved communication, which can lead to better decision-making and innovation. You'll get to work with a diverse team on a range of interesting projects, make a tangible impact on our success and play a pivotal role in the future of our business. With continued investment in our site, you'll be able to learn, grow and develop your skills with a global leading aerospace business. There's never been a more exciting time to join the team! The Assistant Buyer will work collaboratively within the Purchasing Team to provide excellent administration support to the Buyers and wider team. Key Responsibilities & Duties include: Administration support including but not restricted to; Invoice queries, Purchase Order processing and expediting. Keep purchase data up to date in the ERP and support end users on day-to-day SAP queries. Manage the implementation process for on-boarding new suppliers. Obtaining quotations from suppliers; doing smaller' RFQs; looking for savings opportunities, following basic contracting process

Positive mindset with a willingness to learn purchasing methodologies and process Organised, structured approach. Strong numerical skills. Focused and task oriented; with resilience to complete a task in full. Demonstrable problem solving skills At Safran, 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. We also 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 you to apply if you can demonstrate a variety of skills and experiences relevant to the requirements of this role. We will consider all applicants who meet the minimum requirements regardless of their age, identity or background. If you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to the application or hiring process that may better facilitate your participation, please get in touch for an informal chat (dom.porter.ext@safrangroup.com). We will make every effort to respond to your request for assistance as soon as possible. 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. Offers of employment will be subject to a relevant level of company security vetting, which may include a criminal record check. Join Safran and discover what we could achieve, together!