Category Procurement Manager

4 weeks ago

Solihull, Solihull, United Kingdom GKN Aerospace Full time
Job Title: Category Procurement Manager

GKN Aerospace is a leading global supplier to the aerospace industry, with 38 production facilities in 12 countries serving over 90% of the world's aircraft and engine manufacturers. We design and produce innovative space systems and components. Every time you fly, it's likely that GKN is helping you on your journey.

Role Purpose

We are seeking a talented individual to join our team as a Category Procurement Manager. This role will be responsible for developing and implementing commodity strategies that leverage GKN Aerospace's spend to deliver significant annual improvements in cost and service levels.

Key Responsibilities

  • Function as a trusted business partner supporting Category's internal customers to fulfill their strategic requirements (cost, performance, quality, sustainability).
  • Accountable for delivery of the targeted savings by business line and/or central function identified to improve bottom line profitability of GKN Aerospace.
  • Develop and implement the strategy for Commodity procurement for areas of responsibility (to be documented and published to stakeholders).
  • Develop & Lead stakeholder teams based across multiple countries to deliver improvements in contracts for GKN Aerospace.
  • Work with all layers of GKN Aerospace organisation to communicate and gain buy-in/support to commodity strategies.
  • Provide analysis & information to senior management on plans and benefits of actions.
  • Lead key negotiation activities with senior level representatives of suppliers to deliver benefits to business.
  • Development of a consistent approach/strategy to indirect materials commodities.
  • Establish data/fact-driven analysis of potential opportunities for procurement activities.
  • Manage Requests for Proposal / Auction activities within commodities across GKN Aerospace.
  • Monitor compliance of sites to contract and take remedial actions as required.
  • Develop commodity budgets / forecasts & liaise with sites to embed locally.
  • Implement and Manage Standardised Business Review Process within areas of responsibility.

Requirements

  • Proven ability to steer the long-term direction of HR related procurement and category management, aligning initiatives with the firm's strategic goals.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of procurement activities within commodities of responsibility (e.g. temporary labour, arbo-services, travel and car lease).
  • Demonstrated knowledge of supply markets for relevant commodities.
  • Proven leadership skills; especially influencing skills.
  • Ability to work with senior management as a peer to gain their support for delivery of commodity management strategy and contract implementation.
  • Ability to influence other stakeholders to contribute to the development and execution of commodity strategies.
  • Extensive negotiation experience & skills.
  • Strong communication skills.
  • Good analytical skills.
  • Ability to empower others / lead with integrity, passion and humility.

Desirable

  • Ability to create and lead remote teams to undertake sourcing / implementation activities.
  • Ability to engage stakeholders across other business lines / functions / regions / sites.
  • Project management capabilities.
  • Experience of working within a cross-site cross-function environment.
  • Willingness to challenge the status quo to find benefits / opportunities.
  • Globally operating manufacturing industry experience preferred.

About GKN Aerospace

GKN Aerospace is a global engineering company that is committed to innovation and excellence. We believe that a balance of cultures, ethnicities and genders helps bring new ideas and creativity to our teams around the world. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to ensuring that there is no discrimination or harassment against any employee or qualified applicant on the grounds of age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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