Senior Buyer (Site) Full Time NEW

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.

Job Summary

We’re looking for a driven and detail-oriented Senior Buyer to take ownership of supplier delivery performance and play a critical role in ensuring operational excellence across our supply chain.

This is a high-impact role where you’ll collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to ensure materials are delivered on time, in full, supporting business performance and customer satisfaction.

How You’ll Contribute

You’ll be at the heart of supplier operations, driving performance, improving processes, and ensuring data accuracy. Key responsibilities include:

• Drive on-time, in-full (OTIF) delivery performance across all suppliers to meet business targets
• Build and manage strong supplier relationships to support performance and continuous improvement
• Lead weekly multi-functional team (MFT) reviews with key suppliers to resolve issues and track progress
• Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure alignment
• Maintain accurate supplier and procurement data in SAP to optimise demand planning and reduce shortages
• Manage and update supplier promise dates to ensure accurate scheduling and visibility
• Support monthly Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning (SIOP) forecasts and delivery commitments
• Ensure compliance with standard procurement processes and daily operating rhythms
• Monitor supplier capacity and forward load to ensure capability meets demand
• Own and drive the supplier scorecard process, ensuring performance transparency and accountability
• Promote and comply with Health, Safety & Environmental standards, reporting risks and incidents
• Champion Export Control compliance, ensuring adherence to regulations and internal controls

What You’ll Bring

Essential Skills & Experience

• Strong ERP system experience (SAP preferred)
• Advanced Excel and data analysis skills
• Proven ability in relationship management and stakeholder engagement
• High attention to detail with strong organisational skills
• Proficent in english both written & verbal.

Desirable

• Degree in Business Administration or related field
• 2+ years’ experience in purchasing or supply chain roles
• MCIPS qualification (or working towards)

Key Competencies

• Supplier & stakeholder management
• Negotiation and commercial awareness
• Data analysis and data management
• Problem-solving and continuous improvement mindset

Please submit your application in English.

What We’ll Offer

• Competitive Salary dependant on experience
• Group Health Insurance with a sum assured of INR 3.5 lakhs* covering self, spouse, up to two dependent children, and parents/in-laws
• Group Personal Accident Insurance
• Group Term Life Insurance coverage equal to 5 times of CTC
• Statutory benefits and deductions in compliance with applicable laws, including TDS as per prevailing regulations
• Gratuity benefits as per The Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972 and subsequent amendments, calculated on the last drawn basic salary
• Short-Term Incentive Plan (STIP) / Annual Bonus based on eligibility and performance

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.