Buyer
Pitstone, Tring, Hertfordshire
£ Competitive
Skills: Procurement, SAP, MRP, ERP systems, Supplier management, Negotiating, Manufacturing
At Safran, excellence is a journey – and we'd love you to be a part of it. As a global leader in aerospace, defence, and space, we are proud to be a company where diversity, innovation, and opportunity come together to shape a sustainable future.
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 and are proudly a Disability Confident Employer.
We also know that some candidates may be put off ing for jobs where they don't meet 100% of the criteria outlined in the advert, however, we encourage anybody to if you can demonstrate a variety of skills and experience relevant to the requirements of this role.
We will consider all applicants who meet the minimum essential requirements regardless of their identity or background. Please let us know in your cover letter if you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to the application or hiring process that may better facilitate your participation. We will make every effort to respond to your request for assistance as soon as possible – including guaranteed interviews under the Disability Confident Scheme for those that qualify.
Your Role
As a Buyer, you will play a critical role in ensuring the smooth flow of materials into the business, supporting operational delivery and customer commitments. Acting as the focal point for an assigned portfolio of suppliers, you will manage day-to-day procurement activities, monitor supplier performance, and work proactively to resolve material availability challenges before they impact production.
- Convert purchase requisitions into purchase orders, maintaining supplier schedules in line with MRP requirements.
- Ensure smooth flow of materials into the business, supporting customer commitments and requirements.
- Act as focal point for an assigned portfolio of suppliers, monitoring supplier performance.
- Work closely with internal stakeholders to manage schedule changes, monitor inventory impacts and support the resolution of invoice, delivery & technical issues.
- Participate in problem-solving activities, collaborating with Supplier Performance Managers to maintain supply continuity and drive supplier improvements.
- Regularly review any overdue parked invoices when needed.
