Buyer

Company description:

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 globally, across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the worlds aircraft and engine manufacturers. There are no limits to where you can take your career.

Job description:

Job Summary

Together We Rise
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. Based at our Luton manufacturing plant youll do just that. Established in 1993, GKN Aerospace in Luton is a world leader in commercial and military ice protection systems and transparencies. Offering a full range of capabilities; design, analysis, testing, certification and manufacture of electro-thermal ice protection, military fast jet canopies and flight deck windows to over 20 programmes including: Boeing 787, Dreamliner, Airbus A320, AgustaWestland, AW101, Eurofighter Typhoon and Lockheed, Martin F-22 Raptor. Our customers include Boeing, Airbus, Lockheed Martin, Bell Helicopters, Textron, BAE Systems, Pratt & Whitney, Leonardo. Our Luton site is home to 370+ employees and onsite facilities including onsite parking, food hub and vending machines.

The Buyer will be based at our Luton manufacturing site supporting our Defence and Civil business lines whilst reporting to the Procurement Team Leader and the incumbent will need to flexible for monthly national/international travel (within Europe) for supplier visits. The Buyer will be accountable for sourcing for an allocated operational business area and will be responsible for in-contract modifications and minor transfers or new products ensuring that products are sourced at competitive prices in line with aerospace commodity strategy. The role will also include management of supplier delivery for parts sourced as modifications, transfers or new products until First Article Inspection (FAI) is achieved.

This is a full-time position and core operational hours at our Luton site are: 07:30 - 16:30 Monday to Thursday & 07:30 - 12:30 Friday.

Job Responsibilities

Report procurement activity and site reviews
Ensure business area interface between programme and commodity management for new sourcing and change programmes in line with the group commodity strategy
Support commodity managers for the operational business supplier selection Request for Quotation and Request for Proposal with the use of E-Sourcing tools
Support and ensure parts and supplier transfers and industrialisation (major and minor transfers) through to FAI
Drive implementation of global and regional agreements within commodities
Ensure the transfer of parts from PO to schedule including the negotiation of moving from schedule to consignment etc.
Confirm all PO demands placed upon suppliers to ensure that key objectives of cost, quality and delivery are secured
Manage site procurement change control, export control and ITAR
Ensure the delivery, maintenance and integrity of site BOM
Ensure item and contract data is updated and maintained
Confirm the flow down of enabled customer materials, pricing and skyline forecasts to suppliers
Develop and support site cost reduction opportunities and supplier development plans in-line with business requirements
Ensure supplier risk including use of rate readiness templates and awareness of Dunn & Bradstreet for financials
Manage Raw Material Inventory levels for Purchase Order parts in line with programme targets and start dates
Resolve invoice queries related to pricing
Escalation point for any cost and contractual issues with suppliers working with Senior Buyers and commodity management where further escalation is required

Profile description:

How You'll Contribute

To help us make a difference, youll bring your passion and talent for what you do along with the following skills, experience, qualifications and attributes:
Essential:
Significant purchasing experience OR Level 3 CIPS qualification (or working towards)
Experience of working with ERP systems
Experience of building relationships with suppliers
Experience of working to supplier's processes
Experience of working with cross-functional teams
Experience of delivering on agreed KPI's

Desirable:
A relevant BSc Degree (or equivalent) in a Business, Engineering or Scientific discipline
MCIPS qualification
Contract negotiation experience
Purchasing experience gained from a manufacturing environment
Experience of setting KPI's
Experience of leading projects including continuous improvement and tender management

We are looking for people who want to make a difference, talented members with the skills and passions to become the best of the future in what they do. The Buyer will be a proactive, adaptable, confident and an assertive team player with excellent communication and time management skills.

We offer:

What We'll Offer

Once youre on board youll get the following perks and benefits:
Competitive salary dependent on experience
Industry Leading Pension Scheme = well match your contributions up to 8% on a 1 : 1.5 basis
Life Assurance 8 x salary
185 hours holiday + bank holidays
Income protection
Shopping discounts
Cycle To Work Scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Virtual GP Clinic for you and immediate family
Free onsite parking
Local gym discount
50% off local travel card
Free airport Dart
Free airport parking
Enhanced family friendly leave
A collaborative, dynamic working environment

Join us and keep the world moving click on the link below to apply

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 last year. 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 are the place where human dreams, plus human endeavour, shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology. ?

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Location: London Luton Airport, GB

Posted Date: 9/21/2024