Programme Purchaser

Published 07.16.2026

Company : Safran Seats Job field : Purchasing Location : Cwmbran , Wales , United Kingdom Contract type : Permanent Contract duration : Full-time Professional status : Professional, Engineer & Manager

2026-172828

Published 07.16.2026

Job Description

Job Summary

The Programme Purchaser will perform and contribute to the Integrated Programme

Team(s) as assigned and will effectively drive the tracking and coordination of the

Purchased material requirements on behalf of the Programme Purchasing Team.

Scope of Responsibilities

Responsible for creating and maintaining Management Information Health Reports on

programme purchasing status for distribution to the IPT & Exec Team.

To represent the Purchasing Department and promote the Programme Purchasing

processes within the programme.

To represent the programme within the Purchasing Department

Job Requirements

Knowledge, Experience, Training and Qualifications

Item Essential or Desirable

Able to demonstrate technical

understanding and enthusiasm to deliver

into the programme.

Essential

Proven delivery of procurement strategies. Essential

Project / Programme management

experience. Essential

Management of cross-functional teams. Essential

To effectively use MRP & Baan to support

the introduction of new products into a

Programme.

Essential

Ensuring attainment of the objective cost of

the Purchased part by referring to all

stakeholders in the Purchasing Department.

Essential

Competencies, Behaviours and Skills

Item Essential or Desirable

Excellent oral & written communication

skills.

Essential

Able to develop & maintain effective working

relationships within the PPT & IPT

.structure.

Essential

Able to organise, prioritise and influence. Essential

C2 - Confidential

Self-reliant, hardworking, proactive & selfmotivated.

Essential

Self-reliant, hardworking, proactive & self motivated.

Essential

Willingness and ability to work flexibility

across all areas of Operations.

Essential

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

Drive the tracking, coordination and reporting of the purchased material

requirements for development, confidence test, PDR, CDR, certification test articles and

up to SS01 – within the constraints of a programme schedule.

For the purpose of satisfying Pre-Production, Development & Prototype parts

where required for a Programme :-

 To issue and monitor RFP/Q's to specific suppliers using available

engineering data

 Review and selection of suppliers based on proposals/quotations received.

 Using MRP data to raise necessary PO's and work with a predetermined

number of suppliers to ensure that materials ordered are delivered on time, in

full and to the correct quality standards

 To resolve discrepancy and invoice queries in line with own and team KPI

Ensure that all contributing documentary evidence for the purchased material

requirements are delivered at each PROMPT Tollgate milestone.

C2 - Confidential

Report material costs vs budget targets and identify potential cost avoidance.

Raise and acquire approval for purchase requisitions and Sales Orders to drive

long lead-time material demand where necessary.

Track and resolve purchased material issues, organize transport / airfreight where

required.

Use the Engineering DLOB, Long Lead Tracker tools and report on drawing

release to support Purchasing needs.

Manage programme purchased inventory including initiating and diligently

executing material disposition.

Company Information

Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of aerospace (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space and defense. Its mission is to contribute sustainably to a safer world, where air transport becomes ever more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Present on every continent, the Group employs 110,000 people and generated €31.3 billion in revenue in 2025. Safran holds, either independently or through partnerships, leading global or European positions in its markets.

Safran was ranked second in the Aerospace & Defense sector in TIME magazine's ""World's Best Companies 2025"" ranking.

With more than one million seats installed across the fleets of the world's leading airlines, Safran Seats is one of the global leaders in passenger, crew, aircraft and helicopter seating, delivering innovative, high value-added solutions.

Locate your future workplace

Llantarnam Industrial Park NP44 3HQ

Cwmbran

Wales United Kingdom