Senior Buyer (Site)

Join GKN Aerospace as a Senior Buyer – Machining and Fabrication

Company: GKN Aerospace Careers

Due to our continued success and our ambitious growth plans we’re looking for a Senior Buyer Machining and Fabrication to join our team, supporting our Aerostructures business line.

You’ll be responsible for the end to end management of our suppliers including taking the lead on our sourcing strategy, supplier sourcing and on boarding, supplier performance and purchasing negotiations. You’ll have a strong focus on managing a portfolio of suppliers to reduce risk and optimise cost.

You'll work closely with the commodity management team based in Papendrecht to deliver cost-effective solutions that align with the specific needs of sites and programs, contributing to value generation across GKN Aerospace.

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.

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 Experienced in developing and performing supplier assessment, KPI tracking, and leading improvement activities with suppliers.
• Experienced in working with ERP systems / planning systems