Procurement Operations Manager, Manchester
Client:
GKN Aerospace
Location:
Manchester, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Reference:
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Job Views:
29
Posted:
22.03.2025
Expiry Date:
06.05.2025
Job Description:
Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities.
GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! 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.
Job Summary
We are looking for a Procurement Operations Manager for our Procurement/Supplier Quality department in Papendrecht. In this role, you will lead the Purchase-to-Pay process and be responsible for the operational performance of suppliers within the wiring activities of Fokker Elmo. You will lead a team of operational buyers and supplier quality engineers, focusing on continuous improvement, people development, and supplier delivery performance. This role reports to the Site Director.
Job Responsibilities
1. Lead a team of operational buyers ensuring delivery in line with operational performance requirements from suppliers across a scope of ~ £45m spend.
2. Accountable for the management of the operational procurement team, ensuring performance management, development plans, and succession planning.
3. Responsible for supplier scheduling in line with the production plan and the accuracy of suppliers and procured parts data within the MRP system.
4. Accountable for embedding standard procurement processes into the operational procurement team.
5. Work closely with other operational procurement teams to ensure standardization of procurement processes.
6. Accountable for the accuracy of supplier and procured parts data within the MRP/ERP system.
7. Accountable for material availability and optimal inventory levels.
8. Development and delivery of continuous improvement plans for operational procurement.
9. Accountable for internal customer relationships and stakeholder management.
Job Qualifications
1. BSc degree, or equivalent in a Business, Engineering, or Science discipline.
2. Minimum of 10 years relevant business experience.
3. Minimum of 5 years experience in Procurement SCM or Production Management.
4. Previous and significant experience with an international supply base.
5. A demonstrated ability to build relations with a supplier network and insight into suppliers' processes.
6. A demonstrated ability to develop a performance excellence organization.
7. A track record of Leadership to work with cross-functional teams.
8. Analytical skills, decisiveness, customer focus, and organizational sensitivity.
9. Proficiency in English and Dutch, both written and spoken.
What do we have to offer you
We offer an innovative and international environment with a passion for technology. Our employees are proud of what they develop and build. Once you're on board, you are entitled to a fantastic range of benefits, including:
* Competitive salary depending on working experience and expertise.
* Eligible for bonus scheme.
* Attractive pension plan.
* 29 vacation days / 13 ADV days.
* Informal atmosphere in a dynamic and ambitious department.
* Unique opportunity to work for a market leader.
You really have the impact on our mission in the Aerospace industry to be the most trusted and sustainable partner in the sky.
How to apply
We’ll offer you fantastic challenges and amazing opportunities. This is your chance to be part of an organization committed to pushing the boundaries even further.
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. We’re committed to providing an accessible recruitment process, so if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process please let us know.
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Created on 22/03/2025 by TN United Kingdom
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