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Operational buyer

Birmingham (West Midlands)
GKN Aerospace
Buyer
Posted: 28 April
Offer description

Role purpose:

1. Purchase goods, materials and services to ensure that the company operational needs are met, taking into account price, quality and delivery and to ensure continuity of supply

2. Responsible for order processing and management of supplier delivery performance in line with business requirements

3. Deliver against supplier and business performance objectives

4. Accountable for local commercial management and assigned sourcing for selected areas under his / her responsibility

5. Responsible for in-contract modifications towards suppliers, minor transfers or new products; ensuring that products are sourced at competitive prices in line with aerospace commodity strategy

Key accountabilities:

6. Responsible for all PO demands placed upon suppliers to ensure that key objectives of cost, quality and delivery are secured

7. Responsible for developing and supporting site cost reduction opportunities and supplier development plans in-line with business requirements.

8. Responsible for managing inventory levels for purchased goods in line with business targets

9. Be a point of contact for any cost / contractual issues with suppliers working with procurement management (site) and commodity management

10. Responsible for supplier risk assessments

11. Maintain external capacity reviews

12. Responsible for on-going supplier performance improvement

13. Responsible for the supplier relationship and daily interface

14. Daily communication with internal stakeholders

15. Responsible for following the standard procurement processes

16. Drive implementation of global / regional / local agreements where applicable

17. Contribute into and drive parts of CAPEX projects

Person specification:

18. BSc degree, or equivalent in a Business, Engineering, or Science discipline. Relevant experience can compensate for formal education.

19. Preferably minimum 1-year relevant business experience in Procurement / Commercial or Supply Chain Management roles

20. Experience with ERP- systems

21. Ability to build strong relations and network within the organization and across the supplier base

22. Negotiation and contract negotiation experience would be an advantage

23. Ability to handle high workload and still work in a structural and detail-oriented manner.

24. Being able to have a proactive approach and contribute to problem-solving.

25. Fluent in English and Norwegian, oral and written.

Candidates will, as part of the recruitment process, be subject to background checks and assessed in accordance with U.S. export control regulations, namely the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). ITAR and EAR impose restrictions based on certain countries of birth and nationalities.

Regular travel to local and international suppliers is to be expected.

Deadline: applications will be processed continuously


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