Senior Buyer (Site)

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 Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in relevant field (Supply Chain Management / Technical Business Administration)
• Knowledge of Purchasing processes, MRP planning methodologies / forecasting / advanced logistics programs.
• Good interpersonal, presentation and data analytic skills
• Fluent English, spoken and written.
• Min. 4 years of relevant working experience in a purchasing / supply chain function in a production organization, dealing major Electrical component suppliers (e.g. Tyco, Amphenol, Glenair, Carlilse, Eaton, etc)
• Experienced in developing and performing supplier assessment, KPI tracking, and leading improvement activities with suppliers.
• Experienced in working with ERP systems / planning systems

Job Responsibilities

• Second escalation level for all logistical performance.
• Setting-up and monitoring improvement plans with suppliers. • Supplier development plans in-line with business requirements • Implement advanced logistics programs (f.e. VOI/VMI). • Set-up and maintain working capital purchased parts management plan. • Set-up and maintain global Purchasing procedures, work-instructions and processes. • Coaching, training and supporting Operational Purchasers in the sites. • Coordinating first material availability for new programs and development programs. • Monitoring item data set-up in the ERP system. • Sending out RFQ’s and assess quotations to solve shortage situations. • Support FCR change process. • Execute vendor rating / Supplier Excellence Program • Perform on-site supplier assessments. • Periodically analyze non-moving inventory.

What's in it for you?

Besides an innovative and international work environment that offers you a good work-life balance, we offer you opportunities to learn and grow, a competitive salary (Grade M) pension plan, 29 vacation days / 13 ADV days and travel allowance (from 10 km single journey) as well.

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 are the place where human dreams, plus human endeavour, shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology. ​