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GKN Aerospace Global Commodity Manager - Direct Material in Papendrecht, Netherlands

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 15,000 employees across 41 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers. There are no limits to where you can take your career.

Job Summary

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a Global Commodity Manager with a strategic and analytical mind-set, to lead an Electronics product portfolio in Europe, based at our facility in Papendrecht. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing strategies, developing supplier relationships, ensuring the cost-effective procurement of commodities and risk management. This is a role that would suit a dynamic, innovative, and forward thinking procurement professional, who can work well with others to deliver business results and improvements.

Job Responsibilities

  • Spearhead the development and implementation of commodity strategies and oversee execution accordingly

  • Manage supplier relationships to ensure high quality and cost-effectiveness

  • Negotiate global contracts and oversee the global contract management

  • Cost optimisation

  • Implement risk management procedures to mitigate procurement related risks

  • Enhance sustainability practices and compliance within the procurement process

  • Monitor market trends and adjust procurement strategies accordingly

  • Collaborate with other departments to align procurement strategies with the company's objectives

Job Qualifications

The successful candidate will be able to work well in a fast-paced and collaborative team that is responsive and results-oriented. You will have a demonstrated track record of success in a manufacturing environment, and able to influence stakeholders and develop great working relationships. You will excel in understanding business needs and working in a matrix organisation with multiple stakeholders. You will have strong analytical skills; as well as being forward thinking with a global view of the business and our customer needs. A good understanding of the Aerospace industry would be desirable.

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 O) pension plan, 29 vacation days / 13 ADV days and travel allowance (from 10 km single journey) as well.

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.

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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