Safran
Purchasing Data Analyst
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Purchasing Data Analyst
Location: Cwmbran
Work Arrangement: On-Site
We are seeking a proactive and data-driven Purchasing Data Analyst to support the Purchasing function through robust data management, reporting, and continuous improvement activities. This role will play a key part in driving data quality, developing performance insights, supporting digital transformation initiatives, and enhancing Purchasing processes across the business.
About Safran
Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of aerospace (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space and defense. Its mission is to contribute sustainably to a safer world, where air transport becomes ever more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Present on every continent, the Group employs 110,000 people and generated €31.3 billion in revenue in 2025. Safran holds, either independently or through partnerships, leading global or European positions in its markets.
Safran was ranked second in the Aerospace & Defense sector in TIME magazine's "World's Best Companies 2025" ranking.
About Safran Seats
With more than one million seats installed across the fleets of the world's leading airlines, Safran Seats is one of the global leaders in passenger, crew, aircraft and helicopter seating, delivering innovative, high value-added solutions. Safran Seats is one of the world's leading manufacturers of aircraft seats, for both crew and passengers. 1 million Safran Seats-manufactured aircraft seats are currently in service with air fleets around the world.
In the UK, Safran Seats specialises solely in the First Class and Business Class seating markets for wide body aircraft, with industrial and engineering teams in Cwmbran, Wales.
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Why Join Us?
Looking after the people who make Safran great is our priority. We offer a range of flexible benefits designed to support you—both in and out of work, including:
- 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
- Industry-leading pension scheme with salary sacrifice employer contributions up to 10%
- Private medical cover (to include Digital GP and rapid access Physio with no excess) with ability to upgrade level of benefit and cover family members
- Access to salary sacrifice benefits scheme including cycle to work
- 4 x Life Assurance
- Interactive benefits platform including a wide range of discretionary benefits including technology, retail benefits, income protection
- Enhanced family-friendly policies and benefits (enhanced maternity and paternity leave) and employee assistance programme
- Annual share save schemes
- Opportunities for career advancement and personal growth. Benefit from support through Safran University and our internal Training and Development Schools
Your Role
You will play a key part in driving data quality, developing performance insights, supporting digital transformation initiatives, and enhancing Purchasing processes across the business.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, maintain, and analyse Purchasing KPIs and performance dashboards covering Quality, Cost, Delivery, and operational metrics.
- Create and enhance Power BI reports and dashboards to support strategic and operational decision-making.
- Act as the Purchasing focal point for ERP data, processes, and data quality management.
- Work closely with data owners and stakeholders to improve data governance, accuracy, and consistency across Purchasing systems.
- Support the implementation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and automation opportunities within Purchasing processes and reporting
- Manage and maintain Power BI and Power Platform applications to drive business efficiency and continuous improvement.
- Serve as the Procure-to-Pay (P2P) subject matter expert, supporting users, delivering training, and coordinating PRA activities.
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What You'll Bring
Essential:
- Computer literate with MS Office Software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), MS Outlook, MRP Systems
- Ability to communicate at all levels
- Ability to establish good working relationships across departments and with supplier representatives at all levels
- Strong analytical, planning, and problem-solving skills
Desirable:
- Engineering Degree
- Team Management / Leadership skills
- Read and understand engineering drawings
- Knowledge of Purchasing activity within a manufacturing environment
We 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.
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