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
The Buyer (Site) is responsible for the local commercial management of assigned suppliers and non-strategic sourcing activities within a designated manufacturing site or defined geographic area. This role supports procurement operations by ensuring materials and services are sourced competitively and in alignment with established commodity strategies, business objectives, and customer requirements.
The Buyer manages supplier performance related to cost, quality, and delivery, supports supplier transitions and industrialization activities, and serves as a key interface between site operations, program teams, and commodity management. The position is accountable for maintaining procurement data integrity, supporting cost reduction initiatives, mitigating supplier risk, and ensuring compliance with applicable contractual, export control, and regulatory requirements.
Job Responsibilities
Procurement & Sourcing
Execute local sourcing activities in accordance with approved commodity and procurement strategies.
Support supplier selection activities, including RFQ/RFP processes, utilizing e-sourcing tools and established procurement procedures.
Implement and support global and regional supplier agreements within the assigned geographic area.
Manage purchasing activities to ensure achievement of cost, quality, and delivery objectives.
Negotiate and manage procurement arrangements, including transitions from purchase orders to scheduling agreements, consignment pro…
