Procurement Operations Manager

GKN Aerospace; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace organization seeks a Procurement Operations Manager in Birmingham. This role focuses on managing supplier performance, operational efficiency, and team development within the procurement department. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in supply chain management and proven leadership skills.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus scheme

Pension

29 vacation days

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years relevant experience required.
• At least 5 years in Procurement SCM or Production Management.
• Proficiency in English and Dutch, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of operational buyers and ensure performance against supplier delivery requirements.
• Manage people within the procurement team, implementing development plans.
• Develop and deliver continuous improvement plans for operational procurement.

Skills

Analytical skills

Leadership skills

Customer focus

Organizational sensitivity

Education

BSc degree or equivalent in Business, Engineering, or Science

Job description

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Procurement Operations Manager, Birmingham

Client: GKN Aerospace

Location: Birmingham, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: f562e5dd89b4

Job Views: 6

Posted: 17.06.2025

Expiry Date: 01.08.2025

Job Description:

Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities.

GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity set 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 Summary

We are looking for a Procurement Operations Manager for our Procurement/Supplier Quality department in Papendrecht. In this role, where you lead the Purchase-to-Pay process, you are responsible for the operational performance of suppliers within the wiring activities of Fokker Elmo. You will lead a team of operational buyers and supplier quality engineers responsible for ensuring delivery in line with operational performance requirements from our suppliers. Your goal is resource management, delivering against performance objectives, focused on continuous improvement, people development, and supplier delivery performance. This role reports to the Site Director.

Job Responsibilities

As Procurement Operations Manager, you will:

• Lead a team of operational buyers responsible for ensuring delivery in line with operational performance requirements from suppliers across a scope of ~£45m spend
• Manage the people within the operational procurement team, ensuring performance management, development plans, and succession planning
• Apply supplier scheduling in line with production plans and ensure the accuracy of supplier and procured parts data within the MRP system
• Embed standard procurement processes into the team, including daily reviews, weekly KPI meetings, and maintaining a daily employee regimen
• Work closely with other procurement teams to ensure standardization of processes
• Ensure the accuracy of supplier and parts data within MRP/ERP systems
• Ensure material availability and optimal inventory levels
• Develop and deliver continuous improvement plans for operational procurement
• Maintain internal customer relationships and stakeholder management

Job Qualifications

• BSc degree or equivalent in Business, Engineering, or Science
• Minimum of 10 years relevant experience
• At least 5 years in Procurement SCM or Production Management
• Significant experience with an international supply base
• Ability to build relations with supplier networks and insight into their processes
• Experience in developing a performance excellence organization
• Leadership skills to work with cross-functional teams
• Analytical skills, decisiveness, customer focus, and organizational sensitivity
• Proficiency in English and Dutch, both written and spoken

About GKN Fokker Elmo

We manufacture wiring harnesses for aircraft, connecting all electrical systems. We produce in-house from engineering to final product for clients like Boeing, Airbus, and Lockheed Martin, ensuring quality and airworthiness.

What We Offer

We provide an innovative, international environment in a high-tech organization with a rich aerospace history. Benefits include competitive salary, bonus scheme, pension, 29 vacation days, and more. Join us to impact the aerospace industry and push technological boundaries.

How to Apply

Take this opportunity to join a leading organization committed to innovation and employee development. We value diversity and are committed to accessible recruitment processes. Apply now to shape the future of aerospace technology.