Category Procurement Manager

4 weeks ago

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

GKN Aerospace is a leading global supplier of aircraft components and systems. With a presence in 12 countries and 38 production sites, we serve over 90% of the world's aircraft and engine manufacturers. Our innovative solutions enable the aerospace industry to fly higher, faster, and more efficiently.

We are seeking a talented Category Procurement Manager to join our team. As a key member of our procurement organization, you will be responsible for developing and implementing commodity strategies that drive cost savings and improve service levels.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop and implement commodity strategies that leverage GKN Aerospace's spend to deliver significant annual improvements in cost and service levels.
  • Manage corporate contracts at regional and global levels, ensuring compliance and effective implementation.
  • Coordinate the implementation of contracts through the P2P function at sites and manage compliance.
  • Lead cross-functional stakeholder teams to identify business needs and implement contracts that support business requirements.
Requirements:
  • Proven ability to steer the long-term direction of procurement and category management, aligning initiatives with the firm's strategic goals.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of procurement activities within commodities of responsibility, including temporary labor, 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 and 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.

GKN Aerospace is an equal opportunity employer. We treat all our employees and applicants fairly 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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