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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.

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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

ProcurementSupply Chain ManagementAerospace industry experienceAPICS/CPM CertificationLEANSix SigmaFAR/DFARS complianceAS9100 Quality Management SystemPeople managementInterpersonal skillsPresentation skills

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

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GKN Aerospace is an aerospace mfg. company that develops, builds & supplies an extensive range of advanced aerospace systems.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$2.5M
Key Investors
Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development
2025-09-03Grant· $2.5M

Leadership Team

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Bradford Boisvert
Global Finance Director - Enterprise, Transformation Project
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