Global Commodity Buyer

Geschreven door Michiel Daamen op .

About Us

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, we’re inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. We’re proud to play a part in protecting the world’s democracies. And we’re committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16,000 employees across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of £3.35 bn.in 2023. There are no limits to where you can take your career.

Job Summary

Due to our continued success and our ambitious growth plans we’re looking for a Global Commodity Buyer to join our team, supporting our Global Aftermarket business.

You’ll be responsible for the end to end management of our suppliers including taking the lead on our sourcing strategy, supplier sourcing and on boarding, supplier performance and purchasing negotiations.  You’ll have a strong focus on managing a portfolio of suppliers to reduce risk and optimise cost.

You’ll work closely with the commodity management team based in Papendrecht to deliver cost-effective solutions that align with the specific needs of sites and programs, contributing to value generation across GKN Aerospace.

 

Job Resposibilities

The Global Commodity  Buyer will be responsible for supporting strategic sourcing for the relevant commodity to maximize leverage of direct material reporting to the Global Commodity Manager:

  • Support the commodity team to meet or exceed objectives related to commodities including: Cost Savings, economics, working capital, quality, supplier rationalization, low-cost sourcing and other agreed objectives.
  • Take Leadership when required for commodity activities in coordination with costing and engineering to drive a competitive advantage for GKN Aerospace.
  • Support in the development of commodity strategies
  • Ensure self-development in the field of Procurement
  • Support and prepare the Make or Buy decisions, prepare data and plans for relevant commodity gate reviews.
  • Support efforts concerning supply base rationalization and supplier development.
  • Ensure  Leveraging synergies across the GKN global network.
  • Build RFI/RFP packs and work with Cost Analysts / ME to test value for money.

Qualifications

Required:

  • Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management or related fields
  • A minimum of 3 years Commodity experience with 2-3 years in Aerospace industry preferred.
  • Must be fluent (speaking and reading) the English Language

Preferred:

  • As this is a senior role, you’ll need to demonstrate experience with end to end supplier management within a manufacturing environment.
  • As a highly collaborative skilled communicator you’ll thrive at building, maintaining and influencing relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders and be adept and confident in engaging, negotiating, presenting and influencing.
  • You will be a self-starter with a proactive approach to work and consider attention to detail and accuracy amongst your top skills.  You will excel at applying these skills to analyse large data sets and draw conclusions that aid and enhance management decision making.
  • Ideally you will have already gained a professional qualification (CIPS/NEVI) or be competent in articulating your knowledge of key supply chain principles and methodologies.
  • You will need to travel as part of your role (national and international) which will likely be a few nights away every quarter.
  • This role offers exciting challenges and opportunities for growth in a leading aerospace organization. With excellent training and development, the sky’s the limit for your career advancement.

What do we offer

We offer an innovative and international environment in which we work in a High Tech organization with a rich history in the field of aircraft construction. Our organization exudes a passion for technology and our employees are rightly proud of what they develop and build. Within GKN Aerospace, you get every opportunity to build your career and personal development.

Plus, you get a fantastic range of benefits, including:

  • 29 free days and 13 ADV days
  • Travel allowance
  • Profit related benefits

Interested?

For further information, please get in touch with Michiel Daamen via 06-29422744

Dienstverband: Vast
Uren: Full-Time
Opleidingsniveau: HBO/WO
Carriereniveau: Senior
Trefwoorden: Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Supply chain management, Logistiek, NEVI, Inkoop

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