Graduate Supply Chain Scheme

Safran is a leading international high-technology group with two core business areas: aerospace and defence. Its 100,000 employees work across 30 countries, with limitless opportunity on offer within aerospace. Safran is sustainably changing aviation and contributing to a safer world. 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. A diverse and talented workforce throughout the world. United by an unparalleled team spirit, a passion for overcoming obstacles and a desire to write a new chapter in the history of aviation. 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 relationships with global suppliers within the procurement team, develop strong analytical skills within planning and also gain exposure to the end-to-end logistics process. 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 contributory pension scheme, Life Assurance & 25 days Annual Leave per year, 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. A full calendar of charity fundraising and sports events including the Corporate Games! A great work/life balance (your workweek finishes by 12 noon 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. A demonstrable interest in Aerospace through internships, work experience or extra-curricular activities is desirable but not essential. 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. 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.