Aerospace Buyer

4 weeks ago

Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom GKN Aerospace Full time

About the Role

GKN Aerospace is seeking a highly skilled Buyer (Site) to join our team. As a Buyer (Site), you will be responsible for local commercial management and assigned non-strategic sourcing for the geographical area under your responsibility.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage local commercial activities and assigned non-strategic sourcing for the geographical area under your responsibility.
  • Ensure that products are sourced at competitive prices in line with aerospace commodity strategy.
  • Manage supplier delivery for parts sourced as modifications, transfers, or new products until FAI is achieved.
  • Report procurement activity and site reviews for the geographical area under your responsibility.
  • Interface between programme and commodity management for new sourcing and change programmes in line with the group commodity strategy.
  • Support commodity managers for the geographic region supplier selection RFQ/RFP with the use of E-Sourcing tools.
  • Support parts/supplier transfers and industrialisation (Major transfers).
  • Responsible for parts/supplier transfers and industrialisation (Minor transfers) through to FAI.
  • Drive implementation of global/regional agreements within geographic area.
  • Responsible for the transfer of parts from PO to Schedule including the negotiation of moving from Schedule to consignment/DLF etc.
  • Responsible for all PO demands placed upon suppliers to ensure that Key Objectives of cost, quality, and delivery are secured.
  • Responsible for site procurement change control, export control, and ITAR.
  • Responsible for the delivery/maintenance/integrity of site BOM.
  • Responsible for ensuring item/contract data is updated and maintained.
  • Responsible for the flow down of enabled customer materials, pricing, and skyline forecasts to Suppliers.
  • Responsible for developing and supporting site cost reduction opportunities and supplier development plans in-line with business requirements.
  • Responsible for supplier risk including use of rate readiness templates and awareness of Dunn & Bradstreet for financials.
  • Responsible for Managing Raw Material Inventory levels for Purchase Order parts in line with programme targets and start dates.
  • Responsible for the resolution of Invoice queries related to pricing.
  • Be an escalation point for any cost/contractual issues with Suppliers working with Senior Buyers and commodity management where further escalation is required.

Requirements

  • High School degree or equivalent required.
  • Minimum of 3 years of Supply Chain/Procurement Experience.
  • Minimum 1 year in a Buyer/Purchasing Agent role.
  • Must be fluent (speaking and reading) the English Language.
  • Must be US Citizen or Green Card Holder due to program security clearance requirements and/or SSA requirements.

About GKN Aerospace

GKN Aerospace is a leading global supplier of aircraft components and systems. We are committed to innovation and excellence in all that we do. Our team is passionate about delivering exceptional results and making a real difference in the world of aerospace.

Why Join Us?

We offer a dynamic and supportive work environment, with opportunities for career growth and development. Our team is passionate about delivering exceptional results and making a real difference in the world of aerospace. We are committed to diversity, inclusion, and belonging, and we welcome applications from all qualified candidates.

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