Spares Buyer

Description:

Job Title Spares Buyer
Location Gloucester, UK

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?
You will be required to implement and develop strategies for Out of Production Spares (OoPS) parts, to meet supply chain objectives, including sourcing and contracting of components and assemblies to challenging cost, quality and lead-time targets. You will support development of new OoPS suppliers and the existing supply chain. You will be flexible to work across multiple commodities including machined parts, special processing (plating, NDT etc.), other build to print and build to specification items.

Your primary responsibilities and key accountabilities are as follows:

Sourcing and contracting of spares for all out of production programmes utilising the spares supply chain.
Support the Spares Supply Chain Co-ordination Manager in defining the strategy for OoPS parts and suppliers, ensuring alignment with stakeholder expectations.
Ensure compliance with the objectives, orientations and constraints of the Program, along with adherence to Purchasing policy and product strategies.
Development of new and existing supply sources, in UK and globally to support delivery of spares programmes
Identify opportunities to improve all aspects of OoPS supply chain performance, including cost reductions, efficiency, risk mitigation and delivery, working closely with other supply chain functions both locally and globally
Maintaining standard costs, contracts and pricing agreements in line with Safran systems
Support other team members in day to day activity when required
Support for OE purchasing site team whenever necessary
Support Continuous improvement activity both locally and globally
What we will give you?

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
Why us?
Safran was ranked globally as the world's third best employer in its sector by Forbes magazine in 2021.
Our employees are at the heart of our success and we work together towards Four People Fundamentals that underpin life at Safran:

We believe in and promote diversity and inclusion as key values across our business
We develop our colleagues skills and build opportunities so you can shape our future
We create a trustworthy work place to support you, as you dare to act and innovate
We encourage collaboration and mutual support for you and your colleague

What do you need from me?

Purchasing skills including negotiations, supplier evaluation, cost reduction
Proven sourcing experience
Competent in the writing and management of contracts
Standard purchasing systems and procedures,
Excellent communication skills
Data management
Proficient in standard Microsoft tools including Excel and Powerpoint
Able to work in a team or individually
Able to work with ERP (SAP) system
Basic understanding of engineering requirements, specifications and drawings
Knowledge of Out of Production Spares / Aftermarket processe
Ideally you will be qualified to degree level in industrial engineering or business administration with a supply chain bias, or a with Level 3 NVQ qualification linked to a relevant apprenticeship.
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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