Spares Buyer (H/F) (M/F)

Safran est un groupe international de haute technologie opérant dans les domaines de l'aéronautique (propulsion, équipements et intérieurs), de l'espace et de la défense. Sa mission : contribuer durablement à un monde plus sûr, où le transport aérien devient toujours plus respectueux de l'environnement, plus confortable et plus accessible. Implanté sur tous les continents, le Groupe emploie 83 000 collaborateurs pour un chiffre d'affaires de 19,0 milliards d'euros en 2022, et occupe, seul ou en partenariat, des positions de premier plan mondial ou européen sur ses marchés. Safran s'engage dans des programmes de recherche et développement qui préservent les priorités environnementales de sa feuille de route d'innovation technologique.



Safran est dans le top 30 des meilleurs employeurs mondiaux 2022 selon le magazine Forbes.



Safran Landing Systems est le leader mondial des fonctions d'atterrissage et de freinage pour aéronefs. Partenaire de 30 avionneurs dans les domaines du transport civil, régional, d'affaires et militaire, la société assure le support de 27 800 avions effectuant environ 73 000 atterrissages par jour.

Mission 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