GKN Aerospace · 10 hours ago
Site Procurement Manager
GKN Aerospace is seeking a Site Procurement Manager to oversee the daily execution of delivery performance for the Garden Grove supply base. This role involves managing a team of operational buyers, ensuring timely procurement and delivery of materials, and developing key performance indicators to enhance supply chain efficiency.
AerospaceCommercialManufacturing
Responsibilities
Manage a team of operational Buyers, coaching, mentoring and developing growth potential, managing daily performance
Ensure all parts, materials, tools, & services are procured & delivered on time to site/program and business schedules in line with MRP demand and internal customer requirements
Develop and measure key performance indicators (KPI) to ensure buyer compliance to purchase requisition and MRP performance
Develop, monitor and improve the on-time delivery metrics within the supply base
Identify and implement key tools and processes necessary for the site and supply base performance
Guarantee purchase orders are in line with procurement contracts, site inventory and cost targets
Establish, implement and verify the disciplined execution of Daily Management and Standardized work of operational buyers
Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers and contractors to ensure a high quality, reliable source of supplies, services and information
Ensure compliance from procurement to customer and government requirements
Role modelling a culture that is aligned to the GKN Aerospace “Great Place to Work” value drivers and Culture Principles
Qualification
Required
Bachelors degree in Business, Procurement, Supply Chain, or Engineering; will consider 7 years of relevant experience in the aerospace industry in lieu of a degree
5+ years relevant business experience, which includes 3+ years experience in Procurement, SCM or Production Management in Aerospace
1+ years of experience with people management
Able to accommodate 25% of domestic travel
U.S. Person per ITAR regulations to comply with export compliance
Preferred
GKN Experience
APICS/CPM Certification
Understanding of FAR/DFARS compliance and flowdowns
Strong understanding of the Aerospace industry and AS9100 Quality Management System
Strong presentation and interpersonal skills
LEAN or Six Sigma experience
A demonstrated ability to build relations with a supplier network and having insight in suppliers processes
A track record of Leadership to work with cross functional teams
Company
GKN Aerospace
GKN Aerospace is an aerospace mfg. company that develops, builds & supplies an extensive range of advanced aerospace systems.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$2.5MKey Investors
Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development
2025-09-03Grant· $2.5M
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