Tactical Procurement Manager

Tactical Procurement Manager

Wolverhampton - Hybrid

The Tactical Procurement Manager is a key role within our Procurement function, accountable for the delivery and SQD performance of key suppliers within the Engineered Items and Electronics Commodity for Actuation Systems, Wolverhampton.

The role will also involve coordinating a team of buyers to drive the delivery performance of the suppliers.

Safran Actuation Systems UK is a world‑class centre for the design, manufacture and support of actuation and flight‑control solutions used across commercial, military and rotary platforms. With major sites in Wolverhampton and Banbury, our teams play a critical role in delivering innovative, reliable and safe systems that keep aircraft performing at their best.

Our UK Actuation business brings together engineering excellence, advanced manufacturing capability and a proud heritage within the aerospace sector. Whether supporting major global programmes or developing the next generation of actuation technologies, our people are at the heart of everything we do.

As part of Safran's global network, joining Safran Actuation Systems UK means becoming part of a highly skilled, collaborative and forward‑thinking team with opportunities to grow, innovate and make a meaningful impact in the future of aerospace.

As Tactical Procurement Manager, you'll adopt a strong focus on leadership, accountability and development, alongside ability to prioritise workload and strong time management skills.

You will be empowered and accountable to drive the business forward, owning and resolving issues, driving improvement and communicating progress to senior stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Accountable for the delivery performance of suppliers in the Engineered Items and Electronics Commodity for Safran Actuation, Wolverhampton

Coordinate a team of buyers to ensure parts are delivered on time to the required quality standards

Drive suppliers to improve delivery performance

Influence and Engage key Stakeholders to resolve complex supplier related delivery issues and improvement opportunities

Collaborate with and drive suppliers to expedite key deliveries and mitigate delivery commitment slips

Collaborate with Commodity Leads, Account Managers and Actuation Commodity Managers teams to support the overall product family strategy and the required steps in order to achieve such strategy

Work closely with the Tactical Focals to coordinate and prioritise issues to align with the site's financial and delivery responsibilities

Establish and maintain relationships with suppliers

Regular reporting of key KPIs on suppliers and plan to close out on gaps

Regular reporting and presenting to senior internal stakeholders on key tactical issuesWhat you'll bring:

Demonstrable background in tactical procurement within a manufacturing environment

Driven and pro-active, with a strong desire to develop solutions to complex issues

Accountability and ownership of delivery issues with desire to maintain current commitments and

Strong organisation skills and agility, with the ability to manage multiple priorities

Experience of leading teams desirable

Strong communicator, with relevant stakeholders at all levels, to drive issue resolution and influence key decision making

Problem solving skills

Ability to multi task

Ability to utilise data to analyse trends to manage supplier pro-actively

Travel

20-30%, both in UK and internationally

We also know that some candidates may be put off applying for jobs where they don't meet 100% of the criteria outlined in the advert, however, we encourage anybody to apply if you can demonstrate a variety of skills and experience relevant to the requirements of this role.

Please let us know if you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to the application or hiring process that may better facilitate your participation.