Category Procurement Manager - Indirect - HR

TN United Kingdom; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Category Procurement Manager to lead indirect procurement strategies. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance cost efficiency and service quality. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in procurement, strategic negotiation, and stakeholder management. Join a forward-thinking company that values diversity and innovation, where your contributions will significantly impact the organization's success. This position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth and development.

Qualifications

• Experience in developing commodity strategies for procurement.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement strategies to improve cost and service levels.
• Manage compliance and contract implementation across multiple sites.

Skills

Procurement Strategy Development

Stakeholder Management

Negotiation Skills

Analytical Skills

Project Management

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Leadership

Market Analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business or related field

Professional Procurement Qualification

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Category Procurement Manager - Indirect - HR, Solihull

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Client:

GKN Aerospace

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Role Purpose

Development and implement commodity strategies that leverage GKN Aerospace’s spend to deliver significant annual improvements in cost and service levels.
Implementation & Management of corporate contracts at regional & global reach for GKN Aerospace.
Coordinating implementation of contracts through the P2P function at sites and manage compliance.
Manage cross-functional stakeholder teams to identify business needs and implement contracts that support business requirements.

Job Responsibilities

• Function as a trusted business partner supporting Category’s internal customers to fulfil their strategic requirements (cost, performance, quality, sustainability).
• Accountable for delivery of the targeted savings by business line and/or central function identified to improve bottom line profitability of GKN Aerospace.
• Develop and implement the strategy for Commodity procurement for areas of responsibility (to be documented and published to stakeholders).
• Develop & Lead stakeholder teams based across multiple countries to deliver improvements in contracts for GKN Aerospace.
• Work with all layers of GKN Aerospace organisation to communicate and gain buy in/ support to commodity strategies.
• Provide analysis & information to senior management on plans and benefits of actions.
• Lead key negotiation activities with senior level representatives of suppliers to deliver benefits to business.
• Development of a consistent approach/strategy to indirect materials commodities.
• Establish data/fact driven analysis of potential opportunities for procurement activities.
• Manage Requests for Proposal / Auction activities within commodities across GKN Aerospace.
• Monitor compliance of sites to contract and take remedial actions as required.
• Develop commodity budgets / forecasts & liaise with sites to embed locally.
• Implement and Manage Standardised Business Review Process within areas of responsibility.
• Proven ability to steer the long-term direction of HR related procurement and category management, aligning initiatives with the firm's strategic goals.
• Demonstrated knowledge of procurement activities within commodities of responsibility (o.a. temporary labour, arbo-services, travel and car lease.
• Demonstrated knowledge of supply markets for relevant commodities.
• Proven leadership skills; especially influencing skills.
• Ability to work with senior management as a peer to gain their support for delivery of commodity management strategy and contract implementation.
• Ability to influence other stakeholders to contribute to the development and execution of commodity strategies.
• Good analytical skills.
• Ability to empower others / lead with integrity, passion and humility
  
• Ability to create and lead remote teams to undertake sourcing / implementation activities.
• Ability to engage stakeholders across other business lines / functions / regions / sites.
• Project management capabilities.
• Experience of working within a cross site cross function environment.
• Willingness to challenge the status quo to find benefits / opportunities.
• Globally operating manufacturing industry experience preferred.

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Diversity Inclusion and Belonging (DIB)

As a global engineering company, innovation is what differentiates us from our competitors and is central to our success.

A balance of cultures, ethnicities and genders help bring new ideas and creativity to GKN. We need people of different backgrounds, with different skills and perspectives to spark originality, imagination and creativeness in our teams around the world.

GKN is an equal opportunity employer.

We treat all our employees and applicants fairly and are committed to ensuring that there is no discrimination or harassment against any employee or qualified applicant on the grounds of age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.