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Safran —Pitstone
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Continuous improvement
- Employee assistance programme
Category Manager (Procurement)
The Orders of St Johns Care Trust —Aylesbury
- Up to £60,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Analysis skills
- IT
- Marketing
- Employee discount
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Leonardo UK Ltd —Luton
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Continuous improvement
- Flexible schedule
- Referral programme
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Forterra Building Products Ltd —Northampton
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Employee assistance programme
- Referral programme
Category Buyer
Leonardo UK Ltd —Luton
- £37,000 - £45,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
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- Communication skills
- Mechanical knowledge
- Flexible schedule
- Referral programme

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Senior Buyer

Safran -
Pitstone

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Permanent | Full-time

Benefits

Company pension
Canteen
Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

Microsoft Excel
CIPS
SAP
Continuous improvement

Full job description

Published 06.24.2026

Company : Safran Electrical & Power Job field : Purchasing Location : Pitstone, Buckinghamshire , England , United Kingdom Contract type : Permanent Contract duration : Full-time Professional status : Professional, Engineer & Manager

# 2026-181196

Published 06.24.2026

Job Description

Senior Buyer
Pitstone, Buckinghamshire
Hybrid

Safran – Here, we craft excellence together.

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.

We are looking for passionate individuals to join our Purchasing team as a Senior Buyer at our Pitstone site.

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.

Why Safran?

A global presence: Be part of a global aerospace, defence & space business with over 100,000 Colleagues, across 300 sites in 30 countries.
Inclusive & empowering environment: We celebrate our differences and believe they make us stronger. We know that a fulfilling work environment is a key driver for innovative ideas and team success.
Innovation at the core: Join our mission to decarbonise aerospace and make the world a safer place. Your ambitions can take us further.
Mobility & training opportunities: We can support your ambitions with training, development, a personalised career plan and mobility opportunities. If you have big dreams, we'll support you to make them a reality.
A culture of excellence: Join a team that values collaboration, integrity, and continuous improvement. Whatever your background, together we aim for excellence.

Your Role

As a Senior Buyer, you will play a critical role in ensuring the smooth flow of materials across our manufacturing operation. You will take ownership of a portfolio of suppliers, acting as the key point of contact for all day-to-day material requirements and escalations. This is a highly visible role where your ability to analyse issues, influence stakeholders, and deliver practical solutions will be key to success.

Job Requirements

Responsible for allocated suppliers across the commodity
Collaborate with internal stakeholders across Supply Chain, Quality, and Procurement, as well as external suppliers, to drive performance improvements, manage risk, and support Safran's wider supply chain transformation objectives
Focus heavily on problem solving, identifying and resolving supply chain challenges, ensuring materials are delivered on time
Act as a point of contact for assigned program and attend weekly reviews with the respective programs
Closely manage invoice clearance to ensure that any issues are investigated and resolved to ensure continual flow of the line
Manage deliveries of Purchase orders to be just-in-time for inventory management

What You'll Bring

Essential

Strong experience working in a manufacturing environment
Demonstrated problem-solving capability with a proactive, solutions-focused mindset
Strong stakeholder management skills

Desirable

Working knowledge of SAP beneficial
RFQ experience
Advanced or intermediate knowledge and capability of Microsoft Excel
Ability to read and understand technical drawings
CIPS Level 4 or equivalent beneficial

If you're ready to take your career to new heights and be part of a company that's crafting the future of flight, today.

But what else? (advantages, specific features, etc.)

Benefits: 8% Bonus, Excellent Pension, 33 Days Holiday, Dental, BUPA, EV scheme, Workplace nursery scheme, Midday finish on Fridays, Enhanced family friendly policies, Wellbeing programme, Employee assistance programme including health and finance, Onsite subsidised canteen

If you're ready to take your career to new heights and be part of a company that's crafting the future of flight, today.

We also have a number of groups and forums onsite that you can get involved with, including Women at Safran, STEM ambassadors, Employee Forum, Charity Partnerships and Wellbeing Programs.

Our Wellbeing Program in Pitstone aims to place employee wellbeing at the heart of our business, and we integrate it within all that we do. The program is made up of four wellbeing committees; Healthy Minds, Physical, Social & Financial. Our enhanced family friendly policies re-enforce our commitment to providing a workplace that is both diverse and inclusive.

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