Safran - Purchasing Graduate Scheme

Safran is a leading international high-technology group with two core business areas: aerospace and defence. Its 92,000 employees work across more than 276 locations and 27 countries, with limitless opportunity on offer within aerospace for the design, production and maintenance of aircraft landing gear, electrical systems and engine nacelles.

As one of the world’s most innovative companies, Safran develops everything from jet engines, landing systems and helicopter flight controls, through to optronic systems, nacelles, seats and interiors.

By joining Safran, you’ll have the chance to shape and influence our exciting future, as you learn from our experts and take part in ground-breaking projects.

Our UK Graduate Programme

Our Safran UK site, in Pitstone Buckinghamshire, is the Electrical and Power ‘Centre of Excellence’. We recognise that aviation needs to innovate and change in order to protect our environment.  We truly believe that future aircraft power systems will be hybrid-electric or full-electric, which is why we are working to develop and deliver advanced electrical solutions to help decarbonise flight. In addition to supporting the next generation of traditional aircraft, we are also working to support new technologies that will revolutionise the way we fly.

What will I be doing on this graduate programme?

Within your first year on this graduate scheme, you will rotate across three different teams to understand all aspects of their complex, international supply chain. You will manage commercial relationships with global suppliers within the Purchasing team, develop strong analytical skills within the Supplier Performance and Quality Management team, and gain exposure to the New Product Introduction projects that will shape the future of aviation. In your second year, you will get to revisit a chosen area that you see yourself specialising in and progressing in for the remainder of the scheme and beyond.

If you want to make a difference and have a company that you are proud to work for then Safran are looking for you!

What’s on offer?

• A £30k starting salary, plus access to benefits including health schemes, employee assistance programme, competitive pension scheme etc.
• Fantastic training opportunities, including being enrolled on the Graduate training programme coordinated by Safran University and previous graduates being available as support buddies.
• Support from Safran alongside your work to continue with your choice of professional studies to complement your ambition.
• The chance to work on exciting new projects and impact real change at their centre of excellence.
• Be part of an inclusive and supportive culture within a diverse team.
• A great work/life balance (your work week is finished by 12pm on a Friday!)

What skills do I need?

• A 2:1 or above (or equivalent) in Business, Management, Finance, Logistics and Supply Chain, Engineering or similar.
• We’d love to see evidence of team-based activities or projects on your CV. 
• An interest in sustainability is beneficial.

Sound like the opportunity for you? If so, simply click ‘Apply Now’ and attach an up-to-date CV – GRB will then be in touch shortly after. This is a popular scheme and spaces fill up on a rolling basis so to ensure yourself a chance at the next stage, make sure you apply ASAP.