Indirect Procurement Manager
1 month ago
GKN Aerospace is a leading global supplier to the aerospace industry, with 38 production sites in 12 countries serving over 90% of the world's aircraft and engine manufacturers. We design and manufacture innovative space systems and components. Every time you fly, it's likely that GKN is helping you on your journey.
Role Purpose
Delivering the indirect Procurement strategy for the site, ensuring alignment with Global Procurement, Programme and site Operational strategies. Managing a team of Operational and Senior buyers to drive supplier excellence in terms of cost, delivery and quality of the indirect supply chain servicing the site.
Key Responsibilities
- Accountable for the site indirect purchasing strategy, working with and influencing Global commodity teams, Programmes and key site stakeholders.
- Delivering Global Commodity initiatives on the site.
- Accountable for the delivery of site CAPEX projects, working with key stakeholders across the business to deliver to cost, delivery and quality requirements.
- Developing and delivering cost reduction opportunities / activities linked to site cost reduction targets.
- Flowing down Programme Enabled Customer materials, pricing and skyline forecasts to suppliers.
- Managing all site supplier contracts and ensuring alignment with the Global Commodity team in terms of contract coverage and negotiations.
- Flowing down customer programme requirements into supplier contracts, ensuring alignment on key Ts & Cs.
- Indirect supplier performance in-terms of cost, delivery and quality.
Requirements
- BSc degree, or equivalent in a Business, Engineering, or Science discipline.
- Minimum of 10 years relevant business experience.
- Minimum of 5 years experience in Procurement Management roles.
- Previous and significant experience with an international supply base.
- A demonstrated ability to build relations with a supplier network and having insight in suppliers processes.
- A track record of Leadership to work with cross functional teams.
Desirable
- Strong understanding of the Aerospace industry and associated technological and commercial trends.
- Core competences: Analytical ability, Decisiveness, Customer focus, Consciousness of the environment, Organisation sensitivity, Planning and organisation, Focus on results.
GKN 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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