Supply Chain Specialist

Safran Landing Systems is a global player in the aerospace industry. We are leaders in the design, manufacture and support of landing gear, partnering with more than 30 air-framers and 900 customers. Our people are at the heart of our success and we work together for our sustainable future enabled by our four people fundamentals:

WE ensure diversity & inclusion and YOU make the difference

WE develop skills and build opportunities so YOU can shape our future

WE create a trustworthy work place so YOU can dare to act and innovate

WE promote collaboration and mutual support and YOU are part of the team

Based in between Gloucester and Cheltenham, we are looking for an experienced Supply Chain Specialist to join our team through a period of accelerated growth. Reporting directly to the Procurement Manager, you will manage supplier relationships and order books ensuring Safran meets delivery requirements and customer expectations.

You will:
Manage a portfolio of Suppliers to ensure business requirements are met

Undertake supplier performance analysis and impact reviews, implementing action plans, as well as participating in multisite Supplier business reviews

Work within a cross functional team to ensure successful work package transfers in the Supply Chain

Support effective implementation of Supplier Performance strategy and initiatives

Manage internal expectations with key Customers to ensure full customer satisfaction

Order book management: Analyse, process, confirm and communicate requirements to the supplier, negotiate dead-lines & quantities to meet business needs

Maintain ERP and manage inventory as well as review and upload the supplier schedules

You will have

Good working knowledge of ERP system (ideally SAP) and MRP2 Principles

Experience in an Engineering or Manufacturing environment preferred

Proven experience of building relationships with suppliers with strong negotiating and influencing skills

Computer literate in Word & Excel to include an intermediate knowledge of Excel

We will offer you:
Hybrid/Flexible working hours with an early finish on a Friday (4.5 day working week)

5 week holiday entitlement, option to buy/sell annual leave

Pension scheme, profit sharing bonus, company sick pay

Benefits Portal with options for life assurance, access to healthcare & wellbeing services, cycle to work, house moving day, technology and retail discounts

Global and local career progression opportunities and sponsorship of training courses

Opportunities to be involved in CSR initiatives such as STEM outreach, charitable activities and employee organised events such as The Corporate Games and Dragon Boat Racing.

Great facilities including free parking onsite (electric car charging points available), subsidised canteen/break area, bicycle storage and shower/changing facilities.

Apply today and be part of an exciting time as we support the business through a time of accelerated

growth.