Procurement Projects Manager
5 months ago
Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities.
GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry, we’re inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. We’re proud to play a part in protecting the world’s democracies. And we’re committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16,000 employees across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of £3.35 bn.in 2023. There are no limits to where you can take your career.
Job Summary
Responsible for the operational delivery of all Procurement Projects in the site Procurement team e.g. Work Transfers, Major aircraft modifications and New Product Introduction (NPI).
A key link with the Procurement Global Commodity team in terms of the discharge of the Commodity strategy on the site.
Job Responsibilities
Accountable for the development and execution of project plans for Procurement Work Transfers, Major aircraft modifications and New Product Introductions (NPI) within the supply base.
Interface with the Global Procurement Commodity team, site Procurement team and key stakeholders within the business lines to ensure on time delivery of the Procurement NPI, mod or Work Transfer project;
Ensure that adequate site resources are in place and managed to deliver site projects within the committed timescales;
Ensure that the risk management process is followed for each procurement project;
Accountable for communication with internal customers regarding any Procurement NPI, mod or Work Transfer project and ensure that the correct process and procedures are adhered to and signed off at the appropriate times;
Accountable for the completion of supplier rate readiness reviews and load & capacity activities in support of any Procurement NPI, mod or Work Transfer project;
Accountable for the on-time delivery and quality of parts from suppliers for any NPI, mod or Work Transfer project until parts have passed FAI;
Ensure that all projects are handed over seamlessly to the Site
Manage direct and indirect resource to deliver projects;
Required Qualifications
* 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 significant experience in Project 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
Preferred Qualifications
* Strong understanding of the Aerospace industry and associated technological and commercial trends
* Core competences: Analytical ability, Decisiveness, Customer focus, Consciousness of the environment, Organization sensitivity, Planning and organization, Focus on results
We’ll offer you fantastic challenges and amazing opportunities. This is your chance to be part of an organisation that has proven itself to be at the cutting edge of our industry; and is committed to pushing the boundaries even further. And with some of the best training on offer in the industry, who knows how far you can go?
A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working
Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN. We believe that we can only achieve our ambitions through a coming together of diverse minds who enjoy collaborating in an inspirational environment. Through our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging and by living our five powerful principles we’ve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. It’s a culture that won us ‘The Best Workplace Culture Award’. By embracing and celebrating what makes us unique we encourage everyone to bring their full self to work.
We’re also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process, so if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process please get in touch and let us know.
We are the place where human dreams, plus human endeavour, shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology.
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