Job Summary Reporting to the Sr. Director of Procurement & Supply Chain, the Manager, Procurement Operations is responsible for the daily execution of the delivery performance of the Garden Grove supply base supporting a 100 uptime in our operations.  First line escalation for operational buyers wil
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Job Description:
Job Summary

Reporting to the Sr. Director of Procurement & Supply Chain, the Manager, Procurement Operations is responsible for the daily execution of the delivery performance of the Garden Grove supply base supporting a 100 uptime in our operations.  First line escalation for operational buyers will be managed by the Manager, Procurement Operations. 

Job 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
Job Requirements:
Job Qualifications
  • 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 Qualifications:

  • 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 Details
GKN Aerospace
3951 Alabama Highway 229
Tallassee, Alabama 36078 USA
www.gknaerospace.com/
95 Open Jobs Available
GKN is a global engineering business. We design, manufacture and service systems and components for most of the world’s leading aircraft, vehicle and machinery manufacturers. We are continuously evolving, pioneering new technologies and reinventing existing...

Benefits:
To be discussed at time of employment

Supported Manufacturers:
Boeing
Airbus
Lockheed Martin

Supported Models:
787
A350XWB
F-35
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Job Info
Location
Garden Grove, California, United States
Type
Permanent
Company Details
GKN Aerospace
3951 Alabama Highway 229
Tallassee, Alabama 36078 USA
www.gknaerospace.com/
95 Open Jobs Available
GKN is a global engineering business. We design, manufacture and service systems and components for most of the world’s leading aircraft, vehicle and machinery manufacturers. We are continuously evolving, pioneering new technologies and reinventing existing...

Benefits:
To be discussed at time of employment

Supported Manufacturers:
Boeing
Airbus
Lockheed Martin

Supported Models:
787
A350XWB
F-35

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