Procurement Lead (PM)
Procurement Lead (PM)
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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 2023. There are no limits to where you can take your career.
Job Summary
The Procurment Lead is responsible for the operational delivery of all procurement projects in the site procurement team - e.g. work transfers major aircraft modifications and New Product Introduction (NPI). This role is a key link in the procurement global commodity team and resolves supplier escalations.
Job Responsibilities
- Accountable for the development and execution of project plans for procurement work transfers major engine part modifications and New Product Introductions (NPI) and rate readiness issues for the supply chain
- Responsible for forging close relationships with US supplier base focusing on our Engines East locations (East Coast)
- Interface with the global procurement commodity team site procurement team and key stakeholders within the business lines to ensure on time delivery of the procurement NPI modification or work transfer project
- Ensure that the risk management process is followed for each procurement project
- Accountable for communication with internal customers regarding any procurement NPI modification or work transfer project and ensure that the correct process and procedures are adhered to and signed off at the appropriate times
- Accountable for the completion of supplier rate readiness reviews and load and capacity activities in support of any procurement NPI modification or work transfer projects
- Accountable for the on-time delivery and quality of parts from suppliers for any NPI modification or work transfer project until parts have passed FAI and PPAP deliveries
- Ensure that all projects are handed over seamlessly to the site
- Manage direct and indirect resources to deliver projects
Job Qualifications
Basic Requirements:
- Bachelors Degree (Business Engineering Supply Chain or related preferred)
- 5 years experience in Supply Chain Management
- 3 years experience in Procurement Lead roles working with cross functional teams
- 1 year experience in project management
- 1 year experience with an international supply base
- Must be a US Person (Citizen or Green Card holder) or have the ability to obtain the necessary Government licensing to work with controlled technology and products
Preferred Requirements:
- Strong understanding of the Aerospace industry and associated technological and commercial trends
- Experience with SAP and Microsoft Office/Teams
- Demonstrated ability to build relationships with a supplier network
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
