Procurement Category Manager

2 months ago


Yorkshire, United Kingdom GKN Aerospace Full time

About the Role

GKN Aerospace is seeking a skilled Category Procurement Manager to join our team. As a key member of our procurement function, 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.
  • Implementation & Management of corporate contracts at regional & global reach for GKN Aerospace.
  • Coordinating implementation of contracts through the P2P function at sites and manage compliance.
  • Manage 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 Professional Services procurement and category management, aligning initiatives with the firm's strategic goals.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of procurement activities within commodities of responsibility (o.a. finance, legal, auditing, accountancy, engineering consultancy).
  • 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; and
  • Willingness to challenge the status quo to find benefits / opportunities
  • Aerospace, banking or financial consultancy industry experience preferred


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