Offer summary

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or Technical Business Administration., Minimum 4 years of experience in purchasing or supply chain within a production organization., Strong knowledge of purchasing processes, MRP planning, and logistics programs., Fluent in English, with good interpersonal, presentation, and data analytic skills..

Key responsabilities:

Act as the second escalation level for logistical performance issues.

Set up and monitor improvement plans and supplier development plans.

Implement advanced logistics programs and maintain working capital management plans.

Coach and support local purchasing teams across multiple production sites.

Job 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, we’re inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. We’re proud to play a part in protecting the world’s democracies. And we’re 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 world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of £3.35 bn.in 2023. There are no limits to where you can take your career.

How to apply?

Are you interested in this position and does your background meet the requirements? Please use the Apply Now button.

Questions? Please contact our Recruiter Koen van Stigt on Koen.vanStigt@fokker.com.

Job Qualifications

Bachelor degree in relevant field (Supply Chain Management / Technical Business Administration)
Knowledge of Purchasing processes, MRP planning methodologies / forecasting / advanced logistics programs.
Good interpersonal, presentation and data analytic skills
Fluent English, spoken and written.
Min. 4 years of relevant working experience in a purchasing / supply chain function in a production organization, dealing major Electrical component suppliers (e.g. Tyco, Amphenol, Glenair, Carlilse, Eaton, etc)
Experienced in developing and performing supplier assessment, KPI tracking , and leading improvement activities with suppliers.
Experienced in working with ERP systems / planning systems

Job Responsibilities

Second escalation level for all logistical performance.
Setting-up and monitoring improvement plans with suppliers.
Supplier development plans in-line with business requirements
Implement advanced logistics programs (f.e. VOI/VMI).
Set-up and maintain working capital purchased parts management plan.
Set-up and maintain global Purchasing procedures, work-instructions and processes.
Coaching, training and supporting Operational Purchasers in the sites.
Coordinating first material availability for new programs and development programs.
Monitoring item data set-up in the ERP system.
Sending out RFQ’s and assess quotations to solve shortage situations.
Support FCR change process.
Execute vendor rating / Supplier Excellence Program
Perform on-site supplier assessments.
Periodically analyze non-moving inventory.

What's in it for you?

Besides an innovative and international work environment that offers you a good work-life balance

We offer you opportunities to learn and grow, a competitive salary (Grade M) pension plan, 29 vacation days / 13 ADV days and travel allowance (from 10 km single journey) as well.

How to apply?

The Senior Purchaser is responsible for managing and improving the supplier logistical performance, for working capital optimization by setting tools and methods and for coaching / training of local Purchasing teams at the 5 production sites.

We’ll 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 we’ve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. It’s 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.

We’re 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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