Category Procurement Manager - Indirect - IT

Role Purpose

• Development and implement commodity strategies that leverage GKN Aerospace’s spend to deliver significant annual improvements in cost and service levels;
• Implementation & Management of corporate contracts at regional & global reach for GKN Aerospace;
• Coordinating implementation of contracts through the P2P function at sites and manage compliance; and
• Manage cross-functional stakeholder teams to identify business needs and implement contracts that support business requirements.

Job Responsibilities

• Function as a trusted business partner supporting Category’s internal customers to fulfil their strategic requirements (cost, performance, quality, sustainability);
• Accountable for delivery of the targeted savings by business line and/or central function identified to improve bottom line profitability of GKN Aerospace;
• Develop and implement the strategy for Commodity procurement for areas of responsibility (to be documented and published to stakeholders);
• Develop & Lead stakeholder teams based across multiple countries to deliver improvements in contracts for GKN Aerospace;
• Work with all layers of GKN Aerospace organisation to communicate and gain buy in/ support to commodity strategies;
• Provide analysis & information to senior management on plans and benefits of actions;
• Lead key negotiation activities with senior level representatives of suppliers to deliver benefits to business;
• Development of a consistent approach/strategy to indirect commodities;
• Establish data/fact driven analysis of potential opportunities for procurement activities;
• Manage Requests for Proposal / Auction activities within commodities across GKN Aerospace;
• Monitor compliance of sites to contract and take remedial actions as required;
• Develop commodity budgets / forecasts & liaise with sites to embed locally; and
• Implement and Manage Standardised Business Review Process within areas of responsibility.
   

Essential

• Proven ability to steer the long-term direction of IT procurement and category management, aligning initiatives with the firm's strategic goals.
• Extensive knowledge of current and emerging IT solutions, including AI, software, SaaS, cloud services, and hardware, with the ability to converse fluently with IT experts and leaders.
• Knowledge of risk, legal and compliance requirements related to technology / procurement (i.e. well-versed in relevant laws, regulations, and standards that affect IT procurement, such as data privacy laws and compliance requirements).
• Proven leadership skills; especially influencing skills.
• Ability to work with senior management as a peer to gain their support for delivery of commodity management strategy and contract implementation.
• Ability to influence other stakeholders to contribute to the development and execution of commodity strategies.
• Extensive negotiation experience & skills.
• Strong communication skills.
• Good analytical skills.
• Ability to empower others / lead with integrity, passion and humility.

Desirable

• Ability to create and lead remote teams to undertake sourcing / implementation activities.
• Ability to engage stakeholders across other business lines / functions / regions / sites.
• Project management capabilities.
• Experience of working within a cross site cross function environment. 
• Willingness to challenge the status quo to find benefits / opportunities.
• Aerospace, automotive or banking industry experience preferred.
   

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Questions? Please contact me Araya Kaur Sabra via araya.kaursabra@gknaerospace.com