About Us
GKN Automotive is a market leader in conventional, all-wheel, and electrified drive systems and solutions. With a comprehensive global footprint, we design, develop, manufacture, and integrate an extensive range of driveline technologies for over 90% of the world's car manufacturers.
Role Purpose
Responsible for sourcing products and local suppliers (CG0) for commodities not managed centrally, typically outsourced manufacturing or subcontracting, requiring local knowledge and coordination with the plant's manufacturing capacity and outsourcing strategy.
Key Responsibilities
* Procurement
Achieve procurement goals or support others while following established systems and protocols.
* Contract Requirements: Identify contract needs and write specifications for a small portfolio or area, including existing and new contracts.
* Contract Management: Coordinate activities of subcontractors and suppliers, acting as the primary contact within an established plan.
* Buying: Support vendor negotiations and manage purchasing for assigned products or services.
* Data Collection and Analysis: Produce reports by collecting data from standard sources.
* Document Preparation: Prepare documents using office software, gather, and summarize data for reports.
* Sourcing: Gather market information on cost drivers, market dynamics, and suppliers for decision-making support.
* Cost Accounting: Evaluate costs and identify variances or profitability opportunities.
* Operational Compliance: Support change initiatives with analysis and project updates.
* Information and Business Advice: Resolve queries from customers or suppliers regarding policies and procedures.
* Stakeholder Engagement: Arrange actions, meetings, and events to support stakeholder involvement.
Values & Behaviours
* Ingenious: Manage complexity, interpret financial indicators, and make effective decisions.
* Collaborative: Build relationships and navigate organizational dynamics.
* Principled: Hold self and others accountable, communicate effectively, and manage challenging conversations.
* Driven: Prioritize work, adopt innovations, and plan to meet commitments.
Skills
* Data analysis and trend reporting
* Costing, budgeting, and finance expertise
* Negotiation skills for independent and guided negotiations
* Supervision of construction and vendor management
* Data management and compliance
* Knowledge of policies, regulations, and legal frameworks
Technical Competences
* Supplier negotiation and development
* Reporting and KPI monitoring
* Communication skills in English
* Cost analysis and problem-solving
* Ability to work under pressure and collaborate
* Implementation of strategies
Essential Competences
* BSc in procurement, business management, or engineering
* Experience in international procurement in automotive or industrial sectors
* 1-3 years in purchasing, controls, and supplier evaluation
* Fluent in English with an international outlook
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