Programme Buyer (Site)

GKN Aerospace; East Cowes; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace organization in East Cowes is seeking a Procurement role. The position involves managing procurement activities, supplier interactions, and ensuring compliance with health and safety policies. Ideal candidates will have experience in supply chain roles and strong communication skills. Join a dynamic team and contribute to aerospace innovation.

Qualifications

• Experience in Supply Chain administration, planning, or procurement roles.
• Effective communication skills, able to interact confidently at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Report on procurement activity and conduct site reviews for assigned Programmes.
• Manage supplier risk, including financial assessments using templates.
• Ensure adherence to health and safety policies and procedures.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Organization

Quick learning

Education

Degree qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

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 industry standards, we’re inspired to innovate and break boundaries. We’re proud to contribute to protecting democracies worldwide and are committed to sustainability, opening up and safeguarding our planet. With over 16,000 employees across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries, serving over 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers, and achieving sales of £3.35 bn in 2023, there are no limits to your career potential.

Job Summary

Based in our East Cowes facilities, reporting to the Procurement Operations Manager & Senior Buyer, this is an excellent opportunity for someone with some experience in Purchasing and Supply to join a high-performing, dynamic team and develop a rewarding career within a successful, growing international organization.

This role requires travel to supplier sites, both domestically and internationally (up to 20%).

Job Responsibilities

1. Report on procurement activity and conduct site reviews for assigned Programmes.
2. Communicate daily with internal customers and receiving areas.
3. Interface between programme and commodity management for sourcing and change programmes aligned with group commodity strategy.
4. Support parts/supplier transfers and industrialization (major and minor transfers), including FAI.
5. Implement global/regional agreements within the programme portfolio.
6. Manage transfer of parts from PO to Schedule, including negotiations for moving to consignment/DLF.
7. Place PO demands on suppliers to meet cost, quality, and delivery objectives.
8. Handle site procurement change control, export control, and ITAR compliance.
9. Maintain site BOM delivery, maintenance, and integrity.
10. Update and maintain item and contract data.
11. Flow down customer materials, pricing, and forecasts to suppliers.
12. Develop and support site cost reduction and supplier development plans.
13. Manage supplier risk, including financial assessments using templates and Dunn & Bradstreet data.
14. Manage raw material inventory levels aligned with programme targets.
15. Resolve invoice queries related to pricing.
16. Escalate cost/contractual issues to senior management.
17. Support SQE with supplier non-conformance, returns, and claims.
18. Ensure adherence to health and safety policies and procedures.

Job Qualifications

Suitable candidates will demonstrate:

ESSENTIAL:

• Experience in Supply Chain administration, planning, or procurement roles.
• Effective communication skills, able to interact confidently at all levels.
• Intelligence, quick learning ability, and organization skills.
• Problem-solving capabilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Outlook, and Word.
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally (up to 20%).

DESIRABLE:

• Degree qualification.
• APICS / MCIPS certification.
• Proficiency in MRP systems.

Additional Information

Join us for fantastic challenges and opportunities. Be part of an organization at the forefront of aerospace innovation, with top-tier training to help you grow further.

A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working

We welcome applications from all backgrounds. Our culture of diversity, inclusion, and belonging, guided by our five principles, earned us ‘The Best Workplace Culture Award’. We celebrate what makes us unique and encourage everyone to bring their full selves to work.

We are committed to accessible recruitment. Please contact us for reasonable adjustments during the process.

We are the place where human dreams and endeavor shape the future of aerospace technology.