Purchasing Manager - Michael Page

About Our Client

Safran Landing Systems are a key player within the aviation world. They equip commercial, regional, business and military fleets of aircraft. Its expertise covers the entire life cycle of its products, from design and manufacturing to maintenance and repair.

Job Description

Your duties as the Purchasing Manager include:

• Develop, motivate and performance manage a Purchasing team of 15 on a day to day basis
• Act as a Continuous Improvement champion, seeking out ways to make improvements to the bottom line
• Ensure internal stakeholder relationships are maintained and supported
• Strategic development of indirect spends
• Key negotiator
• Purchasing budgets
• Project management
• Execute robust processes and procedures
• Develop and mentor existing team

The Successful Applicant

To be shortlisted for the is role we need to see:

• Extensive purchasing experience within a complex manufacturer or engineering business
• Analytical, project management, communication and presentation skills
• Confident
• Continuous improvement
• MCIPS
• Strong negotiator
• French speaking (desirable)

• Competitive salary
• 25 days holiday + BH
• 4 x Life Assurance
• Competitive pension scheme
• On site parking
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted gym membership
• 24/7 GP support service