Indirect Buyer

4 months ago

Bristol, United Kingdom GKN Aerospace Full time

**Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities.**

GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry, we’re inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. We’re proud to play a part in protecting the world’s democracies. And we’re committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. With over 15,000 employees across 41 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers. There are no limits to where you can take your career.

**Job Summary**:
A Truly Global Business

Every day, around the world, we help aircrafts fly further, faster and greener. We’re the world’s leading tier one aerospace supplier of systems and components. With over 15,000 employees across 41 manufacturing sites in 13 countries serving over 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers with sales of £2.8bn. Together as “one GKN” we’re moving our business and industry forward developing technologies that rapidly decarbonise aircraft, and innovating to help build a new generation of planes that produce zero emissions. We’re putting sustainability at the heart of what we do; driving our objective to becoming a net zero greenhouse gas emissions business before 2050

Making a Difference
It’s great to know you’re making a difference to the future of aviation Whatever part you play you’ll be helping us deliver operational excellence to our customers.
At our GKN Filton site, we specialise in the design and manufacture of large complex structural wing assemblies, detailed metallic components and wing systems for a combination of both civil and military aircraft. We have an new exciting and career defining opportunity for a Indirect Buyer.

The Indirect Procurement Commodity is responsible for managing all capital expenditure and Non product related goods & services across the site ensuring requirements are met on time and in accordance with the appropriate quality standards, through a highly capable and cost effective supply base in line with the strategic direction of the Global Commodity Team.
The Category Buyer shall ensure that materials and services are placed on order in accordance with Procurement & site processes and available in line with Customer requirements, resolving any issues in a timely manner.

**How You'll Contribute**:

- Compliance with all risk assessments and company Environment, Health & Safety Procedures relevant to all work activities.
- Reporting of all incidents, accidents and near misses as per the company’s procedure and implementation of identified corrective actions.
- Maintain good standards of housekeeping in designated workarea(s).
- Drawing up and maintaining a feasible and comprehensive plan for purchasing parts
- Proactively identifying possible deviations from plans made; analyze the consequences on processes / projects and make proposals for adjustments
- Placing orders with suppliers in accordance with framework contracts & SRM Carts
- Requesting and assessing bids from suppliers if framework contracts are missing
- Taking care of internal communication regarding the status of the purchasing process.
- Understanding customer issues relating to Supply & Performance of Indirect Goods & Services
- Resolving Issues with Supplier invoices and monitoring the settlement of payments.
- Ensuring no disruption to Supply due to payment issues
- Monitoring, analyzing and where possible, taking measures to improve suppliers' delivery performance
- Making proposals regarding organization and process improvement with regard to the procedure
- Actively looking for opportunities to minimize work, lead times and capital requirements
- Ensuring proper archiving of relevant documents
- Supporting Global Category Strategies through Data gathering, Site Based communication, Contractual Compliance and Implementing of new Suppliers or Initiatives

**What You'll Bring**:
To help us make a difference, you’ll bring your passion and expertise/ talent for what you do along with the following skills, experience, qualifications and attributes:
Essential:

- Experience working in Procurement and preferably some experience of Indirect Procurement
- Supply chain management experience and skills.

Desirable:

- MCIPS Qualification or studying towards

**What We Offer**:
Once you’re on board you’ll get the following perks and benefits:

- Competitive salary dependent on experience
- Industry Leading Pension Scheme = we’ll match your contributions up to 8% on a 1 : 1.5 basis
- Life Assurance 8 x salary
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays
- Flexible working hours including the ability to finish at 12noon on a Friday
- Income protection
- Shopping discounts
- Cycle To Work Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Virtual GP Clinic for you and immediate family
- A c

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