Global Commodity Buyer EWIS Direct Material

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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. Were proud to play a part in protecting the worlds democracies. And were 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

At our EWIS Procurement department we build and deploy structured collaborative relationships with our key suppliers. Suppliers to GKN should actively compete for our business and work hard to retain it by achieving continually high levels of delivery & quality performance whilst incrementally delivering value (reducing total cost or supporting revenue growth).Our procurement function operates in a matrix between Site based procurement operations and Global Commodity Management functions. Reporting to the Global Commodity Director the Commodity Buyer will have accountability for category strategy execution across 4 sub-categories. Objectives for this role will include:

Establishing Programme and Site requirements including those driven by current and planned future business
Supporting business growth to design and engage supply chains that meet the business requirements
Delivering tangible bottom-line benefits resulting from pan-Business Line category management of Spend
Supporting the delivery of Business Line and Site strategies through the rigorous management of contract and supplier performance

The Commodity Buyer will have responsibility for >10m expenditure within the Electrics and Electronics category.

Job Responsibilities

Category Management
Supports the generation and execution of category strategies that maximise value for the business based on understanding of business needs and supply market
Builds deep knowledge of the supply market within the business
Execution of the strategy including negotiating and contracting with suppliers evaluating on-going contract and supplier performance and measuring contract compliance
Analysis of expenditure (cost and price) and the supply market to inform the development of the category strategy
Supporting activities for the Commodity Managers

Sourcing
Captures specific business requirements and builds into RFx documents
Executes pan site sourcing activity using strategic sourcing methodologies in order to put fit-for-purpose supply contracts in place
Accountable for the implementation of pan-Business Line contracts so that they can be used in practice by the sites
Supports bid activity where there is a significant category requirement

Supply Management
Segmenting and managing suppliers within the category
Developing the appropriate strategies to incentivise and engage suppliers and to measure and incentivise their performance
Establishing appropriate supplier governance fed by relevant data and attended by empowered representatives of both organisations

Job Qualifications

Experienced procurement practitioner with deep knowledge of current strategic operational / tactical procurement processes and systems and some years of experience in sourcing and contracting roles.
High quality communication ability both written and orally
Highly commercial with a proven ability to use procurement to unlock value for the business
Delivery focussed with a pragmatic hands-on approach that enables strategies to be fully executed
Ability to operate successfully in matrix organisations
Skilled in Microsoft Office software and preferable ERP(Baan)
Education / work level HBO / WO - (MER / BA / Technical)
Self starter

Whats in it for you

Besides an innovative and international work environment that offers you a good work-life balance
We offer you opportunities to learn and grow a competitive salary (Grade L2) pension plan 29 vacation days / 13 ADV days and travel allowance (from 10 km single journey) as well.

How to apply

Please apply online by sending us your CV and motivation letter. Due to data privacy reasons we do not handle any applications sent by email.

For additional questions you can contact: Koen van Stigt Talent Acquisition via email

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.

Were also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process so if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process please get in touch and let us know.

We arethe place where human dreams plus humanendeavour shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology.

Employment Type : Full Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1