Buyer / MRP Controller

 

Main characteristics

Location

Fareham, Hampshire

Company

Safran

Employment type

Permanent

Category

Automotive / Aerospace

Job summary

Safran Helicopter Engines are the world's leading manufacturer of rotorcraft turbines and the only one dedicated exclusively to this market. Our UK facility is the European Maintenance Centre Hub for the SHE Group, performing level 1 to level 3 maintenance and repairs on complex helicopter engine components. Our experienced teams partner with our broad, global customer base, providing both technical expertise and broader support in both the fixed wing and rotary wing markets.

What will I be doing?

The procurer / buyer / MRP controller responsibilities include, creating and maintaining purchase orders for both purchased parts or services and sub-contracting activities in accordance with production requirements to meet our customers' expectations (internal & external). Coordinating and communicating with internal departments is crucial in maintaining delivery expectations and managing partner relationships. The role is to provide support and services to support the business needs ensuring product availability and maintain master data including source lists, PIR/contract agreements, LOT sizes, lead-times and on-time delivery

You will:

Work within a team to create and manage the placement of all purchase orders within the defined supply chain.
Ensure the timely supply of materials/equipment to meet programmed requirements.
Expedite all open orders and align MRP exception messages according to SAP requirements.
Develop and deploy Purchasing commodity strategies and ensure all goods and services are bought in line with relevant commodity strategies as defined by the strategic buyers
Maintain healthy relationships with our partners.
Ensure product availability is aligned to business / production requirements.
Negotiate prices and achieve PPV (cost reduction) on purchased or sub-contracted products.
Maintain SAP master data, part number and vendor master data as MRP controller for designated part numbers & commodities
Own and manage the Buy Report to ensure orders are placed on time, within lead-time and in line with commodity strategies.
Actively manage the MRP exception message report as part of daily activities ensuring delivery requirements are adhered to.
Manage supplier performanceWhat do you need from me?

English and Maths GCSE's grade A-C
Ideally CIPS qualified
Strong organisational and time management skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
SAP knowledge and experience (MUST)
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
Ability to multi-task and prioritise work load
Excellent attention to detail
Proven track record in a purchasing / procurement role demonstrating robustness, supply chain management.
Ideally previous experience in Aerospace or engineering
Variety of commodity management experience

Why us?

Operating worldwide, Safran Helicopter Engines employ 5,900 people and have more than 2,500 customers in 155 countries, and 22,000 engines in service.

Located in Fareham on the South Coast of the UK, we've been a leader in the aerospace market for over 80 years, with a reputation for putting our customers first. Supporting both the civil and military markets, our UK facility is the European Maintenance Centre Hub for the Safran Helicopter Engines Group.

As a valued member of our team, these are just a few of the benefits you'll receive:

25 days holiday a year (plus bank holidays)
Additional day for every 10 years' service
Flexitime - where you can accrue up to your contractual hours
Option to leave from 12:30 on Friday
Hybrid working - on site 3 days per week from home 2 days
On site restaurant with daily £1.50 subsidy for lunch
Costa coffee on site
Generous pension contributions (7% after 3 months)
Health cash back scheme (after probation)
Purchase of company shares (after 3 months)
Annual bonus of up to 3%
Company sick pay
Our dedicated Benefits Portal with a range of lifestyle benefits, including life assurance, cycle to work, retail discounts, access to healthcare & wellbeing services)
Ample free parking
Green scheme
Accrue points for traveling to work by bike, walking, public transport or car share
Once a quarter receive Amazon vouchers for the points (40 points = £10)
What's my next step?

Please apply via the website and if you have what we are looking for, a member of our talent acquisition team will be in touch.

We want Safran Helicopter Engines UK to be a workplace where everyone feels valued, can be themselves and know they can reach their full potential. We embrace and celebrate our differences through various initiatives and support colleagues through a number of staff networks.

We're committed to building a strong, diverse workforce and making Safran Helicopter Engines UK an inclusive place to work