About this role
<p>Every day, around the world, we help aircraft fly further, faster and greener. We’re the world’s leading tier one aerospace supplier of systems and components. With over 15,000 employees across 38 manufacturing sites in 12 countries serving over 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers with sales of £2.8bn. Together as “One GKN” we’re moving our business and industry forward developing technologies that rapidly decarbonise aircraft, and innovating to help build a new generation of planes that produce zero emissions. We’re putting sustainability at the heart of what we do; driving our objective to becoming a net zero greenhouse gas emissions business before 2050! </p> <p><b>Making a Difference </b><br> It’s great to know you’re making a difference to the future of aviation! Whatever part you play you’ll be helping us deliver operational excellence to our customers.<br> </p> <div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="margin:0.0px">The Opportunity</H2> </div><div><p>As we continue our journey towards a future of sustainable aviation, we have a brand new opportunity for a new<b> Vice President, Procurement for our Civil business</b>. Reporting directly to the President of our Civil business, in this key strategic role, you will be the link between Operations, Supply Chain and our Programmes team, leading and overseeing the performance of our Procurement Function. You will ensure we have the necessary resources, materials and goods to meet operational needs in a cost-effective and efficient manner, aligned with the overall strategic goals of the Civil business. You will be accountable for overseeing the management and development of our supplier base performance, including strategic supplier relationships. To do this, you will lead and develop a team of supply chain and procurement professionals (10 direct reports, wider team 200+).</p> <p>This person could be based in the UK or the Netherlands (Papendrecht). In the UK, we have offices in Solihull and Central London, where this person could be based. We have UK Civil production sites in Bristol and Cowes and sites around the world.</p> <p>Regardless of base location, you will be expected to spend a reasonable amount of time travelling, with primary requirements to be in the UK and the Netherlands (Papendrecht) where we have large manufacturing presences. You will be expected to travel to our US sites less regularly and to global suppliers as necessary. </p> <p>In short, in this role, you will have the opportunity to really make a big difference to the future of our business - and to civil aviation. </p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="margin:0.0px">How You'll Contribute</H2> </div><div><p>Specific duties include:</p> <ul> <li>Role modelling a culture that is aligned to the GKN Aerospace “Great Place to Work” value drivers and Culture Principles and provide a safe working environment for Procurement employees. </li> <li>Ensuring compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements related to procurement Ensure clear roles, responsibilities and accountabilities are identified, communicated and adhered to.</li> <li>Overseeing for the Civil business the development and implementation of the strategies and tactical plans for procuring goods and services in a cost-effective and efficient manner, in order to deliver the BL strategy and goals. </li> <li> Overseeing the quarterly review/update of these strategies and plans if needed in line with the SIOP cycle: <ul> <li>In collaboration between sites, programs, SQD, Programs and commodities, prioritize as needed the tactical plans in alignment with the Business Line goals; monitor their execution to realize the strategies and deliver the commits in budget and strategic plan</li> <li>External costs responsibility in the sourcing, bids and Make Move Buy gates through the PPMs and commodities</li> <li>Stakeholder in the sourcing process and commodity strategies approval to ensure the BL’s goals and</li> <li>Monitor work transfers and support the sites as needed from the global Procurement organization</li> <li>Monitor relationships with suppliers (SRM, escalation, pro-active risk management and Supplier development)</li> </ul> </li> <li>Ensuring Procurement Excellence: collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify and implement process and tools improvements and secure process adherence to increase efficiency, optimize inventory, reduce costs and improve predictability.</li> <li>Leading, developing and mentoring team members to ensure they have the skills and resources they need to succeed; this includes performance monitoring of all Talent Management and Engagement activities together with the sites and the global commodities to attract, develop and retain talent</li> <li> Managing the budget of the function</li> <li>The Procurement processes cover sourcing, Purchase to Pay, Supplier performance management, Supplier relationship management, Supplier Development, Supplier Surveillance, Rate Readiness and Risk Management</li> </ul> </div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="margin:0.0px">What You'll Bring</H2> </div><div><p>To help us make a difference, you’ll bring your passion and expertise/ talent for what you do along with the following skills, experience, qualifications and attributes:</p> <p>Essential:</p> <ul> <li> Strong leadership skills: able to effectively lead and manage a team of professionals in a complex environment (multi-cultural, multi-dimensional/functional, executive level influencing) and drive the organization's supply chain and procurement strategy.</li> <li> Strategic thinking: able to think strategically and identify opportunities to improve the organization's supply chain and procurement processes.</li> <li> Excellent communication and interpersonal skills: able to effectively communicate with a wide range of stakeholders, including suppliers, internal teams, and senior management.</li> <li> Analytical and problem-solving skills: able to identify issues, analyze data to make informed decisions in the supply chain and procurement processes.</li> <li> Extensive experience, Operations, Procurement, Programs, strong understanding of principles and practices of operational delivery </li> <li> Project management skills: able to effectively oversee complex projects related to supply chain and procurement.</li> <li> Strong understanding of the Aerospace industry and associated quality requirements, technological and commercial trends and how supply chain and procurement fit into that industry. </li> <li> Good business and finance acumen</li> <li> Good understanding of the ERP, SIOP process and ability to leverage IT solutions</li> </ul> <p>Desirable:</p> <ul> <li> Lean practitioner</li> </ul> </div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="margin:0.0px">What We'll Offer</H2> </div><div><p>Once you’re on board you’ll get the following perks and benefits:</p> <ul> <li>Industry Leading Pension Scheme = we’ll match your contributions up to 8% on a 1 : 1.5 basis</li> <li>Private healthcare (family) including annual health check</li> <li>Car & Fuel allowance</li> <li>Opportunity to earn up to 58% annual performance bonus</li> <li>Life Assurance 8 x salary</li> <li>25 days' holiday + bank holidays</li> <li>Income protection</li> <li>Shopping discounts, Cycle To Work Scheme & Employee Assistance Programme<br> </li> </ul> </div></div></div><p>As well as a competitive package we’ll offer you a world of opportunity. We want to see your career fly! We’ll support your career progression by providing you with learning and development opportunities. That’s the beauty of being part of a global business, once you’re on board you never know where you career journey may take you! <br> <b>A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working</b><br> Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN. 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’ last year. By embracing and celebrating what makes us unique we encourage everyone to bring their full self to work.<br> 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.</p> <p><img alt="5 Principles" src="https://www.gknaerospace.com/globalassets/global-images/misc-images/5-principles.png"></p>