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 16,000 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.in 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. We have an new exciting and career defining opportunity for a Operational Buyer to join our growing Family. Reporting directly to the Procurement Operations Group Leader, the Operational Buyer will be an integral part of a close and tight knit team where you will receive all the support you need to be the best you can be. The successful applicant will be Responsible for order processing of in-contract scheduling and management of supplier delivery performance in line with MPS and business requirements. You will be delivering against supplier and business performance objectives focused on procured parts delivery. How You'll Contribute Management of suppliers to ensure that they can deliver against committed orders, identification of supply risk, constraints and bottleneck, escalating as required Responsible for on-going supplier performance improvement Responsible for the supplier relationship and daily interface Responsible for ensuring multi-function team reviews are taking place with key suppliers Ownership of the supplier scorecard process to ensure that supplier performance is communicated to all levels of the supplier and is regularly reviewed as part of multifunction team reviews Support SQE on supplier non-conformance and processing of supplier returns and claims What You'll 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 2 Years Experience in Procurement / Supply Chain Management / Business Management ERP System Proficiency, Strong Communication Skills, Stakeholder management experience, Knowledge of Procurement Processes Desirable Degree Qualified APICS / MCIPS qualification What We'll Offer Once youre on board youll get the following perks and benefits: Competitive salary dependant on experience 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. 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. ?