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Company: Safran
Job field: Purchasing
Location: Gloucester, England, United Kingdom
Contract type: Permanent
Contract duration: Full-time
Professional status: Employees / Staff

Working within the Safran UK Purchasing team, the Commodity Manager will lead and facilitate the purchases of one (or more) commodities. The role requires strategic thinking and relationship-building with senior stakeholders (internal & external) to establish sustainable, commercially viable partnerships for your commodities.

This position offers the opportunity to work on diverse projects, make a tangible impact, and develop your skills within a global aerospace company. Safran UK, based in Gloucester, operates the UK Shared Service Centre, focusing on service delivery across various departments including Transactional Finance, Indirect Procurement, HR, and Tax & International Mobility.

We value our team and offer benefits such as:

• 4.5-day workweek, with Friday afternoons off
• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays, with options to buy additional days
• Annual bonus & share schemes
• Generous pension scheme (9% employer contribution, rising to 10% with personal contribution)
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• Onsite amenities including parking, EV chargers, subsidised restaurant, bicycle storage, and showers

To succeed in this role, you should have:

• Knowledge of purchasing methodologies and processes
• Proven experience in indirect purchasing
• Understanding of industrial and legal policies related to purchasing (contracts)
• Experience with purchasing information systems
• CIPS qualifications at Level 4+ or equivalent professional experience

Safran values diversity and inclusion, and encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We consider all applicants who meet the minimum requirements and are open to discussing reasonable adjustments for your application process. Please contact dom.porter.ext@safrangroup.com for assistance.

To apply, upload your CV. If your experience matches our needs, a member of our recruitment team will contact you.

Employment offers are subject to security vetting, including potential criminal record checks.

Responsibilities include leading projects, drafting and deploying purchasing policies, achieving objectives in terms of cost and service, coordinating with other buyers, and acting as a key contact for your commodities.

Safran is a high-technology group operating in aerospace, defense, and space sectors, with a mission to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world. With a global presence and a ranking as one of TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024," Safran offers a dynamic and innovative environment.