Senior Buyer

GKN; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in Bristol is looking for a Procurement Specialist to monitor and control supplier contracts. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of relevant experience, particularly in procurement and commercial roles, along with strong SAP and MRP skills. You will ensure all Purchase Order demands are met while contributing to cost reduction opportunities. This position offers a competitive salary with benefits and the chance to work in a collaborative and innovative environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Up to 15% Bonus

Industry Leading Pension Scheme

Life Assurance 8 x salary

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Flexible working hours

Income protection

Shopping discounts

Cycle To Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Virtual GP Clinic

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years relevant business experience.
• Previous experience in Procurement / Commercial roles.
• SAP and MRP experience.
• Experience with an international supply base.
• Ability to build relations with a supplier network.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and control supplier contracts for procurement operations.
• Negotiate parts from Purchase Order to Schedule.
• Ensure all Purchase Order demands are met by suppliers.
• Manage site procurement change control and export control.
• Maintain item and contract data.

Skills

Purchasing

Sourcing

Procurement

SAP

Supply Chain Experience

ERP Systems

Negotiation

Materials Management

Manufacturing

MRP

Contracts

Education

MCIPS or related qualifications

Tools

SAP

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 sets the standards in our industry were inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. We’re proud to play a part in protecting the worlds democracies. And we’re committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16000 employees across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the worlds aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of 3.35 2023. There are no limits to where you can take your career.

Job Summary

Its great to know youre making a difference to the future of aviation! Whatever part you play youll be helping us deliver operational excellence to our customers.

At our GKN Filton site we specialise in the design and manufacture of large complex structural wing assemblies detailed metallic components and wing systems for a combination of both civil and military aircraft.

The successful applicant will monitor and control supplier contracts for the procurement operations team with a specific focus on projects & change.

This role is based at our Filton site with the successful applicant working with a team of 3 buyers within the procurement function.

How Youll Contribute

In this role you will be responsible for :

• Parts & Supplier transfers of work
• Transfer of parts from PO to Schedule including the negotiation of moving from Schedule to consignment / DLF etc
• All PO demands placed upon suppliers to ensure that Key Objectives of cost quality and delivery are secured
• Site procurement change control export control and ITAR
• Ensuring item / contract data is updated and maintained
• Developing and supporting site cost reduction opportunities and supplier development plans in-line with business requirements
• Resolution of Invoice queries related to pricing

What Youll Bring

To help us make a difference youll bring your passion and expertise / talent for what you do along with the following skills experience qualifications and attributes :

Essential

• Minimum of 5 years relevant business experience
• Previous experience in Procurement / Commercial roles
• SAP experience
• Previous experience with MRP
• Previous experience with an international supply base
• A demonstrated ability to build relations with a supplier network and having insight in suppliers processes

Desirable

• MCIPS or related qualifications
• Negotiation and contract negotiation experience

What Well Offer

Once youre on board youll get the following perks and benefits :

• Competitive salary dependant on experience
• Up to 15% Bonus
• Industry Leading Pension Scheme well match your contributions up to 8% on a 1 : 1.5 basis (Total contribution up to 20%)
• Life Assurance 8 x salary
• 25 days holiday bank holidays
• Flexible working hours including the ability to finish at 12noon on a Friday
• Income protection
• Shopping discounts
• Cycle To Work Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Virtual GP Clinic for you and immediate family
• A collaborative dynamic working environment

As well as a competitive package well offer you a world of opportunity. We want to see your career fly! Well support your career progression by providing you with learning and development opportunities. Thats the beauty of being part of a global business once youre on board you never know where you career journey may take you!

Well offer you fantastic challenges and amazing opportunities. This is your chance to be part of an organisation that has proven itself to be at the cutting edge of our industry; and is committed to pushing the boundaries even further. And with some of the best training on offer in the industry who knows how far you can go

A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working

Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN. We believe that we can only achieve our ambitions through a coming together of diverse minds who enjoy collaborating in an inspirational environment. Through our commitment to diversity inclusion and belonging and by living our five powerful principles weve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. Its a culture that won us The Best Workplace Culture Award. By embracing and celebrating what makes us unique we encourage everyone to bring their full self to work.

We are the place where human dreams plus human endeavour shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology.

Required Experience

Senior IC

Key Skills

• Purchasing
• Sourcing
• Procurement
• HR Sourcing
• SAP
• Supply Chain Experience
• ERP Systems
• Negotiation
• Materials Management
• Manufacturing
• MRP
• Contracts

Employment Details

Employment Type: Full Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1