Site Procurement Manager
GKN Aerospace Services Limited, Bristol
Site Procurement Manager
Salary Not Specified
GKN Aerospace Services Limited, Bristol
- Full time
- Permanent
- Remote working
Posted today, 31 Oct | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: e80939ca11114bff9ad867cbac052f9c
Full Job Description
At our Western Approach site, we specialise in the design and manufacture of large complex structural wing assemblies. As Site Procurement Manager, reporting to the Site Director, you will join the dedicated site Leadership team to deliver best in class aircraft products to our end customers. You will be responsible for all procured goods and services to the Western Approach site in terms of cost, delivery and quality performance.How You'll Contribute
- A key member and contributor to the Site Leadership Team
- Contributing to the Procurement Commodity and Programme strategy, and ensuring its implementation and execution across the site
- Accountable for the creation and management of Procurement Budget for the site
- Accountable for developing and executing site cost saving initiatives
- Accountable for ensuring 100% on time in full delivery from suppliers
- Accountable for ensuring zero quality defects from suppliers
- Accountable for the delivery of supplier work transfers and projects associated with the site and Business Line
- Being the Executive escalation point with the supplier for any issues relating to supplier performance
- Accountable for the site Raw Material strategy, to ensure inventory is minimised, but with a clear strategy on how and when products are purchased
- Development and delivery of continuous improvement plans for the Procurement function
- Accountable for ensuring that regular supplier business reviews are held with all key suppliers
- Responsible for active Supply Chain risk management
- Accountable for internal and external customer relationships associated with external supplier performance
- Role modelling a culture that is aligned to the GKN Aerospace "Great Place to Work" value drivers and cultural principles What You'll Contribute
- BSc degree, or equivalent in a Business, Engineering, or Science discipline
- Minimum of 15 years relevant business experience
- Minimum of 10 years experience in Procurement, Supply Chain Management or Production Management
- Previous and significant experience with an international supply base
- A demonstrated ability to build relationships with a supplier network
- A demonstrated ability to develop a high performing organisation
- 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, Planning and organisation, Focus on results
- Previous working experience with MRP systems e.g. SAP, Baan etc We are looking for people who want to make a difference, talented members with the skills and passions to become the best in what they do. The Site Procurement Manager will have a positive can-do attitude with the willingness to want to develop themselves as well as their peers.
- Competitive salary dependent on experience
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays
- Flexible working hours
- Shopping discounts
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Virtual GP Clinic for you and immediate family
- A collaborative, dynamic working environment As well as a competitive package we'll offer you a world of opportunity. We want to see your career fly! We'll support your career progression by providing you with learning and development opportunities. That's the beauty of being part of a global business, once you're on board you never know where you career journey may take you! 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.
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.
Relevant jobs
- Procurement Jobs in Barnstaple, Devon
- Procurement Jobs in Bath
- Procurement Jobs in Bournemouth
- Procurement Jobs in Bridgwater, Somerset
- Procurement Jobs in Bridport, Dorset
- Procurement Jobs in Bristol
- Procurement Jobs in Chard, Somerset
- Procurement Jobs in Cheltenham, Sir Fynwy - Monmouthshire
- Procurement Jobs in Christchurch, Forest of Dean
- Procurement Jobs in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
- Procurement Jobs in Devizes, Wiltshire
- Procurement Jobs in Dorchester, Oxfordshire
- Procurement Jobs in Exeter
- Procurement Jobs in Falmouth, Cornwall
- Procurement Jobs in Gloucester
- Procurement Jobs in Heywood, Rochdale
- Procurement Jobs in Melksham, Wiltshire
- Procurement Jobs in Paignton, Torbay
- Procurement Jobs in Plymouth
- Procurement Jobs in Poole, Somerset
- Procurement Jobs in Salisbury
- Procurement Jobs in Stroud
- Procurement Jobs in Swindon, Gloucestershire
- Procurement Jobs in Taunton, Tameside
- Procurement Jobs in Torquay, Torbay
- Procurement Jobs in Trowbridge, Caerdydd - Cardiff
- Procurement Jobs in Truro
- Procurement Jobs in Weston-Super-Mare, North Somerset
- Procurement Jobs in Weymouth, Dorset
- Procurement Jobs in Yeovil, Somerset