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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 16000 employees across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the worlds aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of 3.35 2023. There are no limits to where you can take your career.

Job Summary

The Procurement Manager leads operational procurement and supplier performance across UK and European suppliers supporting the Phoenix Arizona site.

This role provides leadership direction and accountability for supplier performance through a team of Senior Buyers and Supplier Surveillance/Development ensuring delivery quality and responsiveness are achieved through structured supplier engagement and regular on-site presence.

This is a high-impact role with clear ownership and visibility directly influencing supplier performance reducing operational risk and supporting a complex international aerospace supply chain.

Were offering this role on a remote first basis howerver there will be an expectation for travel. This will include GKN and supplier sites nationally and internationally.

The role will report into our Phoenix Arizona: however we are hiring in the UK to effectively operate within the European supply chain.

What Youll Be Doing

Supplier Ownership & Performance
Ensure operational procurement and supplier performance across UK/EU suppliers through the team
Provide oversight and direction on supplier strategy engagement and escalation
Support critical supplier interactions and escalations when needed
Hold the team and suppliers accountable to delivery quality and performance commitments

Operational Procurement Execution
Ensure disciplined execution of purchase-to-pay processes through the team
Oversee demand alignment scheduling integrity and MRP execution
Maintain governance over procurement processes rather than direct execution

Leadership & Team Management
Lead and develop a team of Senior Buyers responsible for day-to-day supplier management
Set clear expectations for ownership escalation and performance standards
Coach the team on supplier accountability recovery and commercial posture
Act as the primary escalation point for complex or high-risk supplier issues

What Youll Bring

Essential
Significant experience in procurement supply chain or operations (810 years)
Experience managing international suppliers ideally across UK/EU
Strong understanding of MRP-driven manufacturing environments
Proven ability to drive supplier performance and recovery
Leadership experience managing teams or complex supplier portfolios
Confidence challenging suppliers and driving accountability
Willingness and ability to travel up to 50%; valid passport essential

Desirable
Aerospace or regulated manufacturing experience
MCIPS or equivalent qualification
Experience in supplier development or recovery environments
Strong commercial and negotiation capability

What Well Offer

Once youre on board youll get the following perks and benefits:

• Competitive salary dependent on experience.
• 5500 / year car allowance.
• Industry Leading Pension Scheme 1.5x employee contribution (max 12%).
• Up to 22.5% company bonus - indivdual and company performance related.
• Life Assurance 8 x salary.
• Income protection.
• 25 days holiday bank holiday.
• Shopping discounts.
• Cycle To Work Scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Virtual GP Clinic for you and immediate family.
• A collaborative dynamic working environment.

Well 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

Well 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 weve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. Its 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.

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 arethe place where human dreams plus humanendeavour shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology.

Required Experience:

Manager

Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1