GKN Aerospace Inc Hiring for Senior Operational Buyer – Indirect & Capex at El Cajon, CA  Full Time

The Sr. Operational Buyer manages all aspects of indirect purchasing and projects for capital expenditure and tooling to support existing and future growth. Interfaces with project leads & engineering to carry out all procurement activity from RFQ to supplier selection and implementing robust contracts. Leads the supply chain project to execute delivery on time to meet site requirements. Ensures that project sourcing aligns with corporate practices, procedures, and export compliance. Interacts closely with Program Management, Engineering, New Business Development and Supply Chain teams to ensure all aspects of SCM are represented during project launch and execution.

* Achieve financial objectives by assisting in the preparation of the budget, scheduling expenditures, managing project budgets and initiating corrective actions.
* Run large scale Requests For Quote (RFQ) following through to full supplier selection and evaluation
* Manage capital projects, including: development of equipment specification, coordination of equipment runoffs, installation of equipment, and management of outside contractors.
* Ability to perform cost-benefit analysis and prepare reports/charts/graphs that concisely present interpretations of information for key stakeholders
* Responsible for ensuring purchased equipment meets/exceeds contractual obligations, and any pertaining industry standards, GKN or customer requirements.
* Research new equipment/tooling suppliers and tooling concepts
* Act as Procurement liaison with Capex Project Manager, IE’s, and all stakeholders
* Develop detailed project plans, project scopes, and project objectives involving all relevant stakeholders to ensure resource allocation and availability and technical feasibility
* Track progress of project plans to ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within capital budget. Use appropriate verification techniques to manage changes in project scope, schedule, and cost.
* Develop strategies to manage performance of a responsive Preferred Equipment supplier base to support overall project goals, providing cost effective, on-time delivery of quality, services and equipment.
* Lead the development, negotiation and implementation of contract agreements with suppliers. Evaluate risks, negotiates services, prices and terms of contracts, and recommends purchases to obtain the best possible value while adhering to quality of work, specifications, and business requirements.

Required Qualifications:

* Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
* 8-10 years of experience in strategic sourcing, project management, engineering, procurement or other relevant technical field in a manufacturing environment (Aerospace experience preferred).
* 3 years of commodity/contract negotiations experience
* Must be a US Citizen due to program requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

* Strong complex supplier sourcing experience preferred
* Ability to interact with people of different levels inside/ outside the company and to operate within a team to reach team goals and business objectives
* Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
* Strong personal computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, & PowerPoint)
* Must be able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
* Ability to empower others to achieve results through motivation, recognition and performance feedback.
* Ability to express information in a manner appropriate to different levels of people & to lead and close out negotiations.
* Ability to recognize, respond to customer expectations with sense of urgency.
* Ability to take full responsibility for decisions & results even when all elements are not under individual direct control.
* Experience in implementing industry leading best practices.
* Proven ability in strategy deployment.
* Proven project management techniques.

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