About the role
Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities.
GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry, we’re inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. We’re proud to play a part in protecting the world’s democracies. And we’re committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16,000 employees across 32 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of £3.6bn in 2025. There are no limits to where you can take your career.
Job Summary
Due to internal promotion, a vacancy has become available for a Programme Buyer to join our busy Procurement Department.
Based in our thriving East Cowes facilities, and reporting into the Procurement Operations Manager, this is an excellent opportunity for someone bright, confident, and switched on, preferably with some previous experience within Purchasing and Supply, to join a high-performing, dynamic team, and develop a rewarding career with a successful, growing international organisation. This role will offer the post holder high visibility within our organisation, with the opportunity for ongoing learning and further career development if they want it.
This role will require travel to supplier sites, both domestically and internationally (could be up to 20%), so a willingness and ability to travel is essential.
PLEASE NOTE: This is an identical opportunity to one that was recently advertised - please understand that if you applied for that role, and were subsequently unsuccessful, then we may not be able to consider a fresh application at this time.
Job Responsibilities
Typical responsibilities will include (but not be limited to):
Reporting procurement activity and site reviews for the Programmes under their responsibility.
Daily communication with internal customers and receiving areas
Interface between programme and commodity management for new sourcing and change programmes in line with the group commodity strategy
Supporting parts / supplier…
