Procurement Operations Manager 21532
Procurement Operations Manager 21532
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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. 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 bn 2023. There are no limits to where you can take your career.
Job Summary
Are you a seasoned procurement professional with a flair for leadership and a drive for continuous improvement Do you excel in highenergy aerospace environments where managing supplier performance and optimizing operations are key to success If so we have an exceptional opportunity waiting for you based at our site in Filton Bristol
As the Procurement Operations Manager you will take charge of supplier operational performance across a highvalue supply chain overseeing an impressive 50100 million spend. Leading a team of talented operational buyers youll ensure supplier deliveries meet and exceed performance expectations while championing continuous improvement operational efficiency and supply chain resilience. This is your chance to make a tangible impact in a dynamic fastpaced industryare you ready to rise to the challenge
How Youll Contribute
- Leadership & Team Development: Lead a team of operational buyers ensuring performance excellence through training development plans and succession planning.
- Supplier Performance Management: Drive supplier scheduling in line with Master Production Schedule (MPS) ensuring accurate demand signals to minimize shortages and excess inventory.
- Operational Procurement Processes: Embed standardized procurement processes including daily standup meetings weekly KPI reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Data & Risk Management: Consolidate sitelevel procurement data scorecards inventory and risk assessments to optimize supply chain operations.
- Stakeholder Collaboration: Engage with internal stakeholders and suppliers to foster strong relationships and drive strategic alignment.
- Budgetary Accountability: Oversee team budgets ensuring costeffectiveness in procurement operations.
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:
- A degree (or equivalent) in Business Engineering or Science.
- Proven experience in Procurement Supply Chain Management or Production Management.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and manage crossfunctional teams.
- A track record of driving performance excellence and continuous improvement.
Desirable:
- Understanding of the Aerospace industry and emerging trends.
- Strong analytical ability decisionmaking skills and a resultsdriven mindset.
- Experience with Integrated Business Planning (IBP) processes and MRP/ERP systems.
We are looking for people who want to make a difference talented members with the skills and passions to become the best of the future in what they do. Procurement Operations Manager will have excellent organisational and verbal and nonverbal communication skills with positive cando attitude. They will have the ability to work autonomously and also part of a wider team.
What Well Offer
Once youre on board youll get the following perks and benefits:
- Competitive salary dependent on experience
- Up to 15 Bonus paid annually dependant on personal & company performance
- Industry Leading Pension Scheme well match your contributions up to 8 on a 1 : 1.5 basis
- Life Assurance 8 x salary
- 25 days holiday bank holidays
- Flexible working hours
- 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.
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.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full Time
