Programme Buyer (Site) - GKN

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

Job summary

A leading aerospace company is seeking a Procurement professional to join their dynamic team in East Cowes. The role involves managing supplier relationships, ensuring compliance, and driving cost reduction initiatives. Candidates should have experience in supply chain or procurement, strong communication skills, and a willingness to travel. This position offers excellent career development opportunities within a global organization committed to innovation and sustainability.

Qualifications

• Experience in Supply Chain administration, planning, or procurement roles.
• Strong communication skills, able to interact effectively at all levels.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Outlook, and Word.

Responsibilities

• Report procurement activity and conduct site reviews for assigned Programmes.
• Maintain daily communication with internal customers and receiving areas.
• Place PO demands on suppliers to meet cost, quality, and delivery objectives.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Organizational Skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Degree qualification

APICS / MCIPS certification

Tools

MRP proficiency

Job description

GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster, and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity set industry standards, we are inspired to innovate and break boundaries. We are proud to contribute to protecting the world's democracies and are committed to sustainability, opening up and safeguarding 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, achieving sales of £3.35 billion in 2023. There are no limits to where you can take your career.

Job Summary

Based in our East Cowes facilities and 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 procurement activity and conduct site reviews for assigned Programmes.
2. Maintain daily communication with internal customers and receiving areas.
3. Act as interface between programme and commodity management for new sourcing and change programmes, aligned with group commodity strategy.
4. Support parts/supplier transfers and industrialization, including major and minor transfers through to FAI.
5. Drive the implementation of global/regional agreements within the programme portfolio.
6. Manage transfer of parts from PO to Schedule, including negotiations for moving from Schedule to consignment/DLF.
7. Place PO demands on suppliers to meet cost, quality, and delivery objectives.
8. Manage site procurement change control, export control, and ITAR compliance.
9. Ensure the delivery, maintenance, and integrity of site BOMs.
10. Update and maintain item/contract data.
11. Flow down customer materials, pricing, and skyline forecasts to suppliers.
12. Develop and support site cost reduction opportunities and supplier development plans.
13. Manage supplier risk, including use of rate readiness templates and financial assessments.
14. Manage raw material inventory levels in line with programme targets.
15. Resolve invoice queries related to pricing.
16. Escalate cost/contractual issues with suppliers, working with Senior Buyers and commodity management.
17. Support SQE on supplier non-conformance, returns, and claims.
18. Ensure adherence to health and safety policies and procedures.

Job Qualifications

Candidates should demonstrate:

ESSENTIAL:

• Experience in Supply Chain administration, planning, or procurement roles.
• Strong communication skills, able to interact effectively at all levels, diplomatic, and capable of handling difficult conversations.
• Intelligent, quick learner.
• Organized, process-oriented.
• Problem solver.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Outlook, and Word.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 20% domestically and internationally.

DESIRABLE:

• Degree qualification.
• APICS / MCIPS certification.
• MRP proficiency.

We offer exciting challenges and opportunities. Join us to be part of an organization at the forefront of aerospace innovation, with excellent training and development prospects.

Our Culture and Inclusion

GKN is committed to diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We foster an environment where everyone feels welcome to contribute and bring their full selves to work. We are proud recipients of ‘The Best Workplace Culture Award’. If you need reasonable adjustments during recruitment, please contact us. Join us, where human dreams and endeavor shape the future of aerospace technology.