Buyer (Site) - East Cowes, United Kingdom - GKN Aerospace

GKN Aerospace
GKN Aerospace
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East Cowes, United Kingdom

1 month ago

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About Us

GKN Aerospace is the world's leading multi-technology tier 1 aerospace supplier. With 38 manufacturing locations in 12 countries, we serve over 90% of the world's aircraft and engine manufacturers. We design and manufacture innovative smart aerospace systems and components.

Our technologies are used in aircraft ranging from the most used single aisle aircraft and the largest passenger planes in the world to business jets and the world's advanced 5th generation fighter aircraft.

About the opportunity

GKN Aerospace is a global engineering business.

Every time you travel by air almost anywhere in the world, it is likely that GKN is helping you on your way.

We design, manufacture and service systems and components for original equipment manufacturers around the world.

We are continuously evolving, pioneering new technologies and reinventing existing ones, stretching ourselves to be better in everything we do.


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.

Job Summary

Accountable for local commercial management and assigned non-strategic sourcing for the geographical area under his / her responsibility

Buyer geographical area normally a defined scope within a larger site or a smaller site

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

Management of supplier delivery for parts sourced as modifications, transfers or new products until FAI is achieved.
Job Responsibilities

Buyer geographical area normally a smaller site or a defined scope within a larger site

Responsible for reporting procurement activity and site reviews for the geographical area under his / her responsibility. Responsible for the geographical 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 geographic region supplier selection RFQ / RFP with the use of E-Sourcing tools

Support parts / supplier transfers and industrialisation (Major transfers)

Responsible for parts / supplier transfers and industrialisation (Minor transfers) through to FAI

Drive implementation of global / regional agreements within geographic area

Responsible for the transfer of parts from PO to Schedule including the negotiation of moving from Schedule to consignment / DLF etc

Responsible for all PO demands placed upon suppliers to ensure that Key Objectives of cost, quality and delivery are secured

Responsible for site procurement change control, export control and ITAR

Responsible for the delivery / maintenance / Integrity of site BOM

Responsible for ensuring item / contract data is updated and maintained

Responsible for the flow down of enabled customer materials, pricing and skyline forecasts to Suppliers

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

Responsible for supplier risk including use of rate readiness templates and awareness of Dunn & Bradstreet for financials

Responsible for Managing Raw Material Inventory levels for Purchase Order parts in line with programme targets and start dates.

Responsible for the resolution of Invoice queries related to pricing


Be an escalation point for any cost / contractual issues with Suppliers working with Senior Buyers and commodity management where further escalation is required.

Job Qualifications


Required Qualifications:


  • Bachelor Degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain or Operations Management
  • 1+ years of relevant business experience in Procurement / Commercial or Supply Chain Management roles
  • 1+ years of experience with MRP
  • 1+ years of experience building relations with a supplier network and having insight in suppliers processes

Preferred Qualifications:


  • GKN Experience
  • Rotational experience within aerospace manufacturing
  • Government contracting experience
  • A track record of Leadership to work with cross functional teams
  • MCIPS or related qualifications
  • Negotiation and contract negotiation experience
Diversity Inclusion and Belonging (DIB)

As a global engineering company, innovation is what differentiates us from our competitors and is central to our success.

A balance of cultures, ethnicities and genders help bring new ideas and creativity to GKN.

We need people of different backgrounds, with different skills and perspectives to spark originality, imagination and creativeness in our teams around the world.

GKN is an equal opportunity employer.

We treat all our employees and applicants fairly and are committed to ensuring that there is no discrimination or harassment against any employee or qualified applicant on the grounds of age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affection
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