Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets. Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking. Safran Electronics & Defense offers its customers onboard intelligence solutions allowing them to understand the environment, reduce mental load and guarantee a trajectory, even in critical situations, in all environments: on land, at sea, in the sky or space. The company harnesses the expertise of its 13,000 employees towards these three functions: observe, decide and guide, for the civil and military markets. Are you a strategic thinker with a sharp commercial edge and a passion for driving supplier performance? We're looking for x2 Commodity Managers to join our team across our Machining & Casting/Forging divisions. Based at either our UK, French or Italian sites, this is your opportunity to take ownership of a high-impact commodity management role where you'll lead key supplier relationships, unlock global savings, and shape long-term sourcing strategies. Join a forward-thinking team where your expertise in negotiation, cost optimisation, and supply chain collaboration will directly influence business success. Lead commodity management and supplier performance across assigned portfolio. Drive cost-saving initiatives and support business case development. Identify and deliver savings through negotiation, value engineering, and supplier transitions. Collaborate with corporate teams to unlock supply chain synergies. Define and execute commodity product strategy. Consolidate and manage global supplier contracts; validate all agreements. Lead or support major, high-impact negotiations. Shape and manage supplier panels across all products. Conduct regular business reviews with global suppliers. Align with strategic initiatives and ACT-level processes. Champion tools like benchmarking, cost modeling, and market analysis to strengthen negotiation outcomes. Essential: Knowledge and experience of Machining, casting, forging and/ or Raw material Excellent negotiating skills Fluency in English Desirable: Cost Reduction & Value Engineering - Proven track record in identifying and delivering savings. Contract Negotiation - Strong negotiation skills for high-value, complex contracts. Market & Cost Analysis - Proficient in benchmarking, cost modelling, and industry trend analysis. Cross-Functional Collaboration - Experience working with engineering, finance, and operations teams. Project & Change Management - Able to lead initiatives and drive process improvements. Risk & Compliance Awareness - Understanding of supplier risk, compliance, and governance frameworks.
Sep 08, 2025
Full time
Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets. Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking. Safran Electronics & Defense offers its customers onboard intelligence solutions allowing them to understand the environment, reduce mental load and guarantee a trajectory, even in critical situations, in all environments: on land, at sea, in the sky or space. The company harnesses the expertise of its 13,000 employees towards these three functions: observe, decide and guide, for the civil and military markets. Are you a strategic thinker with a sharp commercial edge and a passion for driving supplier performance? We're looking for x2 Commodity Managers to join our team across our Machining & Casting/Forging divisions. Based at either our UK, French or Italian sites, this is your opportunity to take ownership of a high-impact commodity management role where you'll lead key supplier relationships, unlock global savings, and shape long-term sourcing strategies. Join a forward-thinking team where your expertise in negotiation, cost optimisation, and supply chain collaboration will directly influence business success. Lead commodity management and supplier performance across assigned portfolio. Drive cost-saving initiatives and support business case development. Identify and deliver savings through negotiation, value engineering, and supplier transitions. Collaborate with corporate teams to unlock supply chain synergies. Define and execute commodity product strategy. Consolidate and manage global supplier contracts; validate all agreements. Lead or support major, high-impact negotiations. Shape and manage supplier panels across all products. Conduct regular business reviews with global suppliers. Align with strategic initiatives and ACT-level processes. Champion tools like benchmarking, cost modeling, and market analysis to strengthen negotiation outcomes. Essential: Knowledge and experience of Machining, casting, forging and/ or Raw material Excellent negotiating skills Fluency in English Desirable: Cost Reduction & Value Engineering - Proven track record in identifying and delivering savings. Contract Negotiation - Strong negotiation skills for high-value, complex contracts. Market & Cost Analysis - Proficient in benchmarking, cost modelling, and industry trend analysis. Cross-Functional Collaboration - Experience working with engineering, finance, and operations teams. Project & Change Management - Able to lead initiatives and drive process improvements. Risk & Compliance Awareness - Understanding of supplier risk, compliance, and governance frameworks.
Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets. Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking. Safran Electronics & Defense offers its customers onboard intelligence solutions allowing them to understand the environment, reduce mental load and guarantee a trajectory, even in critical situations, in all environments: on land, at sea, in the sky or space. The company harnesses the expertise of its 13,000 employees towards these three functions: observe, decide and guide, for the civil and military markets. Are you ready to influence global savings performance and drive operational excellence across a world-class aerospace business? This is your opportunity to work at the heart of the Actuation Systems organisation-owning critical reporting, driving cost-saving initiatives, and collaborating across international teams to deliver measurable results. If you're data-driven, detail-focused, and thrive on turning analysis into action, we want to hear from you. This role can be based from our UK, French or Italian sites. What will your day-to-day responsibilities look like? Support senior commodity managers in planning, tracking, and reporting savings projects. Consolidate cost-saving inputs across regions and maintain global project dashboards. Lead monthly savings reviews to flag risks, share progress, and escalate roadblocks. Manage and update the 5-year cost savings and headwinds (HW) roadmap. Coordinate with local and country-level finance teams to ensure data accuracy and alignment. Provide consistent monthly financial updates across countries. Develop and implement robust cost control and productivity monitoring processes. Support global commodity reviews with data prep and analysis. Define and track KPIs to measure performance and ensure accountability. Lead KPI reviews at the Actuation Systems level. Create and deliver executive-ready presentations for Business Reviews. Provide clear, insightful reporting on savings and performance metrics. Consolidate and deliver cost reduction reports with actionable commentary. Present monthly results to senior leadership, highlighting trends and deviations. Experience of working in a multi-site manufacturing and/or engineering business. Excellent knowledge in Excel & PowerPoint. SAP is a mandatory Excellent financial, analytical and problem-solving skills. Fluency in English, Skilled communicator Comfortable working either as part of team or individually under own initiative. Self-starter with a 'can do' attitude and curious mindset. Results orientated with ability to work to tight deadlines in a dynamic environment. Collaborates to form and maintain good relationships across multi-functional teams. Experience of working in a multi-site manufacturing and/or engineering business
Sep 08, 2025
Full time
Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets. Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking. Safran Electronics & Defense offers its customers onboard intelligence solutions allowing them to understand the environment, reduce mental load and guarantee a trajectory, even in critical situations, in all environments: on land, at sea, in the sky or space. The company harnesses the expertise of its 13,000 employees towards these three functions: observe, decide and guide, for the civil and military markets. Are you ready to influence global savings performance and drive operational excellence across a world-class aerospace business? This is your opportunity to work at the heart of the Actuation Systems organisation-owning critical reporting, driving cost-saving initiatives, and collaborating across international teams to deliver measurable results. If you're data-driven, detail-focused, and thrive on turning analysis into action, we want to hear from you. This role can be based from our UK, French or Italian sites. What will your day-to-day responsibilities look like? Support senior commodity managers in planning, tracking, and reporting savings projects. Consolidate cost-saving inputs across regions and maintain global project dashboards. Lead monthly savings reviews to flag risks, share progress, and escalate roadblocks. Manage and update the 5-year cost savings and headwinds (HW) roadmap. Coordinate with local and country-level finance teams to ensure data accuracy and alignment. Provide consistent monthly financial updates across countries. Develop and implement robust cost control and productivity monitoring processes. Support global commodity reviews with data prep and analysis. Define and track KPIs to measure performance and ensure accountability. Lead KPI reviews at the Actuation Systems level. Create and deliver executive-ready presentations for Business Reviews. Provide clear, insightful reporting on savings and performance metrics. Consolidate and deliver cost reduction reports with actionable commentary. Present monthly results to senior leadership, highlighting trends and deviations. Experience of working in a multi-site manufacturing and/or engineering business. Excellent knowledge in Excel & PowerPoint. SAP is a mandatory Excellent financial, analytical and problem-solving skills. Fluency in English, Skilled communicator Comfortable working either as part of team or individually under own initiative. Self-starter with a 'can do' attitude and curious mindset. Results orientated with ability to work to tight deadlines in a dynamic environment. Collaborates to form and maintain good relationships across multi-functional teams. Experience of working in a multi-site manufacturing and/or engineering business
Job Title: Procurement Manager - CAPEX Job Type: Contract/Interim Duration: 3-4 Months Industry: FMCG Job Location: Work from Home/Remote Rate: £350-£450/day (Inside IR35, PAYE or PAYE Umbrella Available) Profile Procurement Manager - CAPEX Our client is a leading figurehead in the UK food sector, with an unparalleled pedigree dating back to the early 18th century. Job Role Procurement Manager - CAPEX Interim contract to provide capital procurement support during a busy period. Duties Procurement Manager - CAPEX • Tendering & Contracting • Plans and prepares • Sourcing and tendering • Evaluation • Negotiation • Ability to adapt to changing situations / requirements • Risk Management • Manging Supplier Relationships • Stakeholder Relationship Management Experience/Qualifications Procurement Manager - CAPEX • In-depth knowledge & experience of capex procurement, ideally in a FMCG environment • Ability to hit the ground running, pick up, manage & maintain sourcing activities started by others Candidates who are currently a Buyer, Procurement Manager, Purchasing Manager, Category Manager, Commodity Manager and Supply Chain Manager you could be suitable for this position. To make an application for this role please submit your CV to (url removed) or for more information call (phone number removed). For details of other opportunities available within your chose field please visit our website (url removed) Omega is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Energy & Renewables and Tech sectors.
Sep 08, 2025
Contractor
Job Title: Procurement Manager - CAPEX Job Type: Contract/Interim Duration: 3-4 Months Industry: FMCG Job Location: Work from Home/Remote Rate: £350-£450/day (Inside IR35, PAYE or PAYE Umbrella Available) Profile Procurement Manager - CAPEX Our client is a leading figurehead in the UK food sector, with an unparalleled pedigree dating back to the early 18th century. Job Role Procurement Manager - CAPEX Interim contract to provide capital procurement support during a busy period. Duties Procurement Manager - CAPEX • Tendering & Contracting • Plans and prepares • Sourcing and tendering • Evaluation • Negotiation • Ability to adapt to changing situations / requirements • Risk Management • Manging Supplier Relationships • Stakeholder Relationship Management Experience/Qualifications Procurement Manager - CAPEX • In-depth knowledge & experience of capex procurement, ideally in a FMCG environment • Ability to hit the ground running, pick up, manage & maintain sourcing activities started by others Candidates who are currently a Buyer, Procurement Manager, Purchasing Manager, Category Manager, Commodity Manager and Supply Chain Manager you could be suitable for this position. To make an application for this role please submit your CV to (url removed) or for more information call (phone number removed). For details of other opportunities available within your chose field please visit our website (url removed) Omega is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Energy & Renewables and Tech sectors.
