Indirect procurement manager

TN United Kingdom; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Indirect Procurement Manager to lead their procurement strategy in Birmingham. This role involves managing a team to ensure supplier excellence, driving cost reduction initiatives, and collaborating with global teams. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in procurement management, particularly within the aerospace sector, and possess excellent analytical and leadership skills. Join a forward-thinking company that values diversity and innovation, and make a significant impact on their operations.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant business experience required.
• 5+ years in Procurement Management roles.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the indirect Procurement strategy for the site.
• Manage a team of buyers to drive supplier excellence.

Skills

Analytical ability

Decisiveness

Customer focus

Planning and organisation

Leadership

Education

BSc in Business, Engineering, or Science

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Indirect procurement manager, Birmingham

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Client:

GKN Aerospace

Location:

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

07.05.2025

Expiry Date:

21.06.2025

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Role Purpose

Delivering the indirect Procurement strategy for the site, ensuring alignment with Global Procurement, Programme and site Operational strategies.
Managing a team of Operational and Senior buyers to drive supplier excellence in terms of cost, delivery and quality of the indirect supply chain servicing the site

Job Responsibilities

• Accountable for the site indirect purchasing strategy. Working with and influencing Global commodity teams, Programmes and key site stakeholders
• Accountable to deliver Global Commodity initiatives on the site
• Accountable for the delivery of site CAPEX projects. Working with key stakeholders across the business to deliver to cost, delivery and quality requirements
• Accountable for devising and delivering cost reduction opportunities / activities linked to site cost reduction targets
• Accountable for the flow down of Programme Enabled Customer materials, pricing and skyline forecasts to suppliers
• Accountable for all site supplier contracts and ensuring alignment with the Global Commodity team in terms of contract coverage and negotiations
• Accountable for flowing down customer programme requirements into supplier contracts. Ensuring alignment on key Ts & Cs
• Accountable for indirect supplier performance in-terms of cost, delivery and quality

Requirements

• BSc degree, or equivalent in a Business, Engineering, or Science discipline
• Minimum of 10 years relevant business experience
• Minimum of 5 years experience in Procurement Management roles
• Previous and significant experience with an international supply base
• A demonstrated ability to build relations with a supplier network and having insight in suppliers processes
• A track record of Leadership to work with cross functional teams
  
• Strong understanding of the Aerospace industry and associated technological and commercial trends
• Core competences: Analytical ability, Decisiveness, Customer focus, Consciousness of the environment, Organisation sensitivity, Planning and organisation, Focus on results
  

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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.