Your career starts on Magnet.me
Create a profile and receive smart job recommendations based on your liked jobs.
Company: GKN Aerospace Careers
The role
The Procurement Specialist Sourcing Manager is responsible for managing all procurement expenditure and product related services for a specific development program at GKN Fokker Aerospace Hoogeveen (Netherlands). This will require the development of strategic relationships with both existing and future suppliers, ensuring that program requirements are satisfied in accordance with the appropriate timeline and quality standards, delivering a highly capable and cost-effective supply base. The role requires in-depth knowledge of electronics, sensors, and systems integrated into hybrid structures built from composite and metallic materials. A key element is to ensure a seamless interface with program management and engineering, establishing a robust supply chain for both development and series production that can deliver products in short lead-times, requiring an entrepreneurial approach. You will work with the existing global commodity team and local procurement teams.
This role is for 12 until 18 months.
Key responsibilities
What do you need to be successful in this role?
Type of person
We are looking for people who want to make a difference, talented members with the skills and passions to become the best of the future in what they do. You have a proven ability in strategy deployment and excellent leadership skills. You also have excellent communication skills with substantive commercial, negotiation, and financial skills. Other important characteristics:
Our offer
A position with a great focus on quality in an innovative and international environment. We work with 'state of the art' technology within an organization with a rich history in the field of aircraft construction. Our organization exudes passion for technology and our employees are proud of what they develop and build. Further, we offer you:
More information?
Please contact Stephanie Springer via stephanie.springer@fokker.com.
With 50 manufacturing locations in 15 countries, we serve over 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers. We design and manufacture innovative smart aerospace systems and components. Our technologies are used in aircraft ranging from the most used single aisle aircraft and the largest passenger planes in the world to business jets and the world’s advanced 5th generation fighter aircraft.
Change language to: Dutch
This page is optimised for people from the Netherlands. View the version optimised for people from the UK.