Procurement Manager
Gloucester UK
Hybrid
Are you ready to contribute to ambitious projects and create a positive impact in the aerospace industry?
Safran Landing Systems are a global leader in aircraft landing and braking systems, from commercial and business travel to military and defence fleets. Our expertise cover the entire life cycle of our products from end-to-end; OEM Design, Engineering & Manufacturing, through to Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO).
As a partner to 30 airframers working in the fields of commercial, regional, business and military transport, the company provides support to 27,000 aircraft completing more than 54,000 landings a day.
We are looking for a passionate individual to join our Procurement team as a Procurement Manager at our Safran Landing Systems site in Gloucester.
The Procurement Manager is a senior and critical position within the department, reporting to Head of Supply Chain. You'll be responsible for managing and overseeing Procurement and Supplier performance, by securing materials and services to meet Safran Landing System (SLS) business needs, including adherence to the relevant processes and day-to-day activities.
Safran's activity within landing systems continues to increase globally and our supply chain is fundamental to their success. It is the procurement team's responsibility to ensure that Goods and services are ordered, managed and delivered on time so as not to affect the production process.
Key responsibilities:
- Responsible for the management of a portfolio of suppliers' delivery and quality performance
- Manage a team of 9 Procurement Leaders to ensure products from external suppliers are provided in accordance with SLS needs, contributing to the business objectives of 90% on time in full delivery adherence
- Develop relationships with Suppliers/Partners, as well as implementing improvement initiatives for suppliers, including risk assessments/mitigation and escalation activities
- Identify , manage and communicate Supply Chain risks that may impact business plans
- Assess, manage and communicate supplier's organisation and management to satisfy SLS needs
- Manage the team to ensure weekly procurement rituals (e.g. order placement , ack etc.) to meet MPS requirements
- Manage and optimise budget and inventory levels (including flow down of information to the team such as company targets)
- Represent the SLS site Head of Supply Chain in their absence in conjunction with other department managers
- Attend supplier's locations both UK based and international to support business needs.
- Ensure financial internal budget adherence including expediting costs
