Supply Chain Compliance Manager
Location: Wolverhampton, Stafford Road, WV10 7EH (Hybrid)
Employment type: Permanent, full-time.
Safran Actuation Systems UK is a leading aerospace, defence and space company with major sites in Wolverhampton and Banbury. We specialise in design, manufacture and support of actuation and flight-control solutions.
Your Role
- Work closely day to day with the Supply Chain Strategy and Bid teams to implement processes and standard work needed to improve compliance.
- Collaborate with SAP experts and process owners to implement system updates and automate processes.
- Work with Supply Chain contracts and Customer contracts teams to close contract symmetry gaps and ensure customer requirements are accurately flowed to the supplier.
- Support supplier meetings as a point of escalation, advising on compliance requirements and delivering education and compliance training.
- Review and approve internal supplier compliance files prior to supplier contract agreement and PO release.
- Conduct internal audits to ensure compliance and address any gaps with relevant teams.
- Act as the primary point of contact for USG compliance queries within Supply Chain.
- Review key supplier transfers on USG contracts and advise on compliance implications.
- Develop the Supply Chain Commercial Item Determination process.
- Improve USG contracting knowledge across Supply Chain through training.
Additional Information
Occasional travel may be required for training and supplier visits to support negotiations and provide guidance on USG compliance.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Company performance bonus scheme
- Pension scheme – up to 10% employer contribution
- Private medical insurance
- Comprehensive health cash plan
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Flexible benefits programme (sell/buy holiday allowance, discounted gym memberships, maternity/adoption leave up to 52 weeks, 26 weeks full pay, 26 weeks 50% pay, paternity and non‑pregnant parent leave)
- Structured training and opportunities to progress
Diversity and Inclusion
We understand that diversity and inclusion make teams stronger and more effective, and as an organisation, we are committed to fair and equitable employment practices for everyone. Some candidates may be put off applying if they don’t meet 100% of the advertised criteria; we encourage anyone who can demonstrate a variety of relevant skills and experience to apply. 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.
Candidate Skills & Requirements
Essential
- Background in compliance, process improvement, procurement, contract management or program management.
- Detail‑oriented, analytical, and able to map processes to identify areas for improvement.
- Proactive self‑starter who can work independently, build relationships internally and externally, and grow their own knowledge.
Desirable
- Knowledge of US Government Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), particularly FAR 15, FAR 12 and TINA compliance.
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