[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Safran jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/safran/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Safran · Gloucester # Commodity Buyer Gloucester Supply Chain & Logistics Listed on Safran’s official careers site. Posted October 3, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Safran’s careers site →](https://careers.safran-group.com/job/job-commodity-buyer-_185335.aspx?LCID=1033) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Safran](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/safran/) / Commodity Buyer ## Job description 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. Within the Landing Gears Integration Department, reporting to the Division's Commodity Manager – Machined Parts, you will structure, develop and manage the relationship with a group of suppliers specialized in machined parts by exercising the following responsibilities: ### Key Responsibilities - Manage a dedicated portfolio of machinists suppliers located predominantly within the UK - Manage the relationship from the sourcing (RFQ) up to the contract management during the life of the Contract - Accountable for the relationship with each supplier of the allocated panel - Accountable for the cost reduction plan with the supplier panel assigned - Contribute to set-up, then formalize and execute the strategy for the Machined-Parts Commodity - Creation and management of RFQ process through the Supplier Selection and establishment of Safran Landing Systems contractual conditions with Suppliers - Manage contracts in place with Suppliers assigned and anticipate renewals of contract, through ### J1 and Supplier Selection Committees - Actively work to increase the maturity level of the supplier panel to the required level. - Actively monitoring the performance of the supplier, and engage actions in collaboration with the Supplier Performance & Quality Lead - Identify cost reduction opportunities, manage the cost reduction plan, and report figures in the design KPI tool (SIEVO) - Interface with other functions on all sites (Procurement, Production, Program, Quality, Industrialization) and act as a Purchasing focal point for the supplier panel allocated - Resolve daily (tactical) issues related with suppliers, such as claims & litigations. Why Safran? ### A global presence Part of a worldwide aerospace, defence & space group with 100,000+ colleagues across 300 sites in 30 countries Inclusive & empowering environment: We celebrate differences and believe they make us stronger Innovation at the core: Join our mission to decarbonise aerospace and make the world safer Mobility & training opportunities: Personalised career plans, development pathways and mobility options A culture of excellence: Collaboration, integrity and continuous improvement are at the heart of what we do Mandatory (essential): - A relevant University Degree and/or APICS, CPIM or CIRM/PMAC Certification. - Experience working in a manufacturing environment, international experience in Aerospace preferred or in Mechanical Industrial Engineering; - Significant Purchasing experience - Experience in leading Projects within multi-functional teams. - Familiarity with Contracts, contract language and the ability to negotiate various types of contracts with suppliers - Purchasing process leadership skills - Strong negotiation skills - Excellent verbal and written skills and the ability to communicate effectively in a team environment and represent the Purchasing function towards the Supplier - High working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications - Experience with accounting and financial principles - Production control process knowledge, MRP and Flow Management. - Ability to travel on short or long term within Europe, as per project needs - Good knowledge of MRP system Good to have (desirable): - Good knowledge of SAP environment ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Oct 3, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Jul 31, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 19, 2026 - Listed for: 80 days - Location: Gloucester[Apply on Safran’s careers site →](https://careers.safran-group.com/job/job-commodity-buyer-_185335.aspx?LCID=1033) ## More jobs at Safran ### [Materials Engineer (Supply Chain)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/safran/jobs/347f8de64e691fcbc016/) Gloucester ### [Accounts Payable Assistant](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/safran/jobs/1e5b032baf5a5294fb8d/) Gloucester ### [Accounts Payable Team Leader](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/safran/jobs/6ce77eccb28d70f2a643/) Gloucester ### [Continuous Improvement Lead](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/safran/jobs/cc285af449f4610d2240/) Gloucester ### [In Service Retrofit lead](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/safran/jobs/8a39498c968accd85d27/) Gloucester ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Commodity Buyer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/totalenergies/jobs/293c816b6a0edf560865/) TotalEnergies ### [Commodity Buyer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/siemens/jobs/03fc2483864f1a6d8fd6/) Siemens ### [Commodity Buyer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/siemens-energy/jobs/35a083b32393ad52d39c/) Siemens Energy ### [Buyer - Electrical Commodity](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/kia/jobs/35bb31f3b2a3b9b6e4df/) KIA · Penukonda, Andhra Pradesh, India ### [Commodity Manager/Buyer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nxp-semiconductors/jobs/06c6046226242b157f0b/) NXP Semiconductors · Kuala Lumpur OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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