Procurement Excellence Lead

Job Summary

We are seeking a dynamic and dedicated Procurement Excellence Lead to join our Engines Business Line Procurement team.

In this role, you will take ownership of chosen procurement tools, processes and systems, ensuring their maintenance, further development, and user training.

You will also be working directly with site procurement teams to support their journey to Procurement Excellence; often as the Engines' key interface in GKN-wide Group Procurement Projects

Why join us?

• Be a part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to excellence in procurement.
• Opportunity to work on impactful projects and drive significant value creation.
• Continuous learning and development opportunities.

If you are passionate about procurement and looking to make a significant impact, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity

Job Responsibilities

• Tool and Process Management: Maintain, develop, and train users on chosen procurement tools, processes, and systems.
• Project Representation: Act as the key interface between Engines' site procurement and GKN group projects within the procurement areas.
• Requirement Setting and Implementation: Support the setting of requirements and assist in site implementation and value creation.
• Process and Project Leadership: Lead and support various processes and projects within the procurement area for an Engines site or the entire Business Line.

Job Qualifications

• Proven experience in procurement and project management.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across different teams and departments.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Application

Last application date: April 30th 2026

The selection process is ongoing, and the position may be filled before the final application date. Therefore, do not wait to submit your application.

The position requires that you undergo checks and be approved according to the current regulations for security protection. For positions where GKN's customer has requirements for security classification, this may, in some cases, involve specific citizenship requirements.

To ensure a structured and high-quality recruitment process, we only accept applications through our recruitment tool, Careers.

In preparation for our recruitment process at GKN, we have made decisions regarding recruitment and marketing channels. We, therefore, decline any contact from recruitment agencies, media sales, or similar companies.