Programme Buyer (Site) - Global Sourcing & Travel

GKN Aerospace; East Cowes; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

GKN Aerospace East Cowes is seeking a programme Buyer to join the busy Procurement Department. Based at East Cowes, you will report to the Procurement Operations Manager and work in a high-performing team with opportunities for development.

Travel to supplier sites, domestically and internationally, up to 20% will be required. The role offers exposure to programme and commodity management, cost and delivery objectives, and a path to grow within a growing international organisation.

Qualifications

• Previous work experience in supply chain, procurement or related roles.
• Strong communicator, able to deal with stakeholders at all levels; diplomatic.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally (up to 20%).

Responsibilities

• Reporting procurement activity and site reviews for programmes under responsibility.
• Daily communication with internal customers and receiving areas.
• Interface between programme and commodity management for sourcing and change programmes.
• Support parts/supplier transfers and industrialisation (major transfers).
• Transfers and industrialisation (minor transfers) through to FAI.
• Drive implementation of global/regional agreements within programme portfolio.
• PO demands to ensure cost, quality and delivery objectives.
• Site procurement change control, export control and ITAR.
• Maintain and update site BOM data and contract data.
• Communicate pricing and skyline forecasts to suppliers.
• Develop cost reduction opportunities and supplier development plans.

Skills

Communication

Organised

MS Office

Excel

Travel willingness

Education

Degree Qualified

Job description

GKN Aerospace East Cowes is seeking a programme Buyer to join the busy Procurement Department. Based at East Cowes, you will report to the Procurement Operations Manager and work in a high-performing team with opportunities for development.

Travel to supplier sites, domestically and internationally, up to 20% will be required. The role offers exposure to programme and commodity management, cost and delivery objectives, and a path to grow within a growing international organisation.