Procurement Analyst

GKN Aerospace Careers • Phoenix, AZ

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About The Position

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 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of £3.35 bn.in 2023. There are no limits to where you can take your career.Job SummarySupport the site leadership team and buyers with data to monitor and develop site Procurement Operations processes, ensuring master data are maintained within the Procurement function.

Key site interface with the Procurement Means & Methods team. Supports the setting of requirements for means and methods improvement projects.

Supports the implementing of global means & methods into the site Procurement Operations team.

Requirements

• Degree Qualified in Business Administration or IT or 2 years + procurement or systems experience
• Understanding of a commercial business environment
• Working knowledge of programme planning, capacity planning, MRP, and ERP technical expertise both from a theoretical and practical viewpoint
• Experience and understanding of the Physical Logistics process
• A track record of work with cross functional teams

Nice To Haves

• Core competences: Analytical ability, Decisiveness, Customer focus, Consciousness of the environment, Organisation sensitivity, Planning and organisation, Focus on results

Responsibilities

• Interface with the Global / Regional Procurement Means & Methods function and site Procurement team to support development of Global Procurement means & methods.
• Accountable for the accuracy and integrity of all procured parts master data including vendor records and quality records.
• Responsible for forecasting, validating and tracking of inventory levels within Procurement Operations.
• Provide support and coaching for procurement staff regarding any Procurement systems, MRP data or functionality queries or problems.
• Accountable for weekly data audits for procurement operations to enable data to be cleansed and monitored by appropriate KPIs.
• Responsible for the accuracy of reporting stock held at suppliers.
• Responsible for ensuring that the demand signal flowing from the Supply Chain function into the supplier is accurate, where any demand issues occur within procurement, leading the activity to rectify.
• Supporting the achievement of On Time In Full (OTIF) delivery from suppliers, through reporting and performing corrective actions to ensure a robust demand signal from the business.
• Development and delivery of continuous improvement plans for Procurement Operations processes

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level