Procurement Graduate Blythe 2023

GKN Aerospace is the original aerospace innovator. For decades, GKN Aerospace technologies have inspired and industrialized the aerospace industry, combining engineering excellence and technology leadership. All major aircraft and engine manufacturers rely on our advanced technologies. Our aerostructures, engine systems and special products improve the performance of more than 100,000 flights every day. By working closely together with universities, knowledge institutes, suppliers and customers, we lead the industry in developing new technology to improve aircraft efficiency: lowering aircraft cost, weight and emissions.

Together as “one GKN” we’re moving our business and industry forward developing technologies that rapidly decarbonise aircraft, and innovating to help build a new generation of planes that produce zero emissions. We’re putting sustainability at the heart of what we do; driving our objective to becoming a net zero greenhouse gas emissions business before 2050!

What You'll Be Doing

During your placements you will be working as part of a global team, giving you the opportunity to experience different cultures and work with a diverse range of people. Whether you envisage yourself as a Buyer or Policy or Supplier Manager, a career in Procurement, choosing GKN Aerospace means you are joining a global engineering network with wide-ranging opportunities.

Throughout your graduate journey, we give you the opportunity to test and grow your technical and personal skills. We provide support and mentoring as you work on real projects, solving real problems and delivering real change. We aim to match your capabilities and aspirations to our strategic and operational needs – ensuring a thriving business for us and fulfilling career for you. As part of our Procurement Graduate Programme you can expect the following:

• Site procurement operations and global community across multiple business lines
• Involvement in supplier quality, strategic relationships with existing and future Suppliers, procurement expenditure and product related services
• Category procurement strategy, site procurement, global means and methods
• Contract management and negotiation
• Planning, compliance and quality assurance
• Category buying direct and indirect resource
• Commodity strategies and project Management
• Procurement work transfers, major aircraft modifications and new product introductions

We are committed to your continued development and success, and so throughout your journey you will engage in our on boarding and structured development programme; alongside our Global Graduate Community, providing you support and networking opportunities throughout your career at GKN Aerospace. You will also have the opportunity to take part in additional activities outside of your role, whether it be supporting local community initiatives, or our young people strategy, and you are given the encouragement and time to participate.

What We're Looking For

• High degree of analytical skills
• Be able to receive and act on instruction, guidance and direction from others.
• Possess good communication skills; fluent in English language, both written and spoken
• Perform well as member of a team.
• Financial acumen
• Ability to create, manage and execute a project plan.
• Ability to achieve by influencing others
• Talented individuals with skills, enthusiasm and passion to become leaders of the future in what they do
• A degree in business management
• An awareness of the Aerospace industry
• Negotiation and contract experience desirable, although not essential
• Manufacturing engineering/production experience desirable, although not essential
• Problem solving qualification/experience and continuous improvement desirable, although not essential
• Understanding of a commercial business environment desirable, although not essential
• Experience and understanding of the Physical Logistics process desirable, although not essential
• An awareness of Project / Programme Management methods desirable, although not essential
• Experience within Operations desirable, although not essential
• Ability to build and lead teams desirable, although not essential
• Program Management Certification desirable, although not essential

What We'll Offer

• 27 month programme with a guaranteed permanent opportunity on Graduation.
• A variety of rewarding placements across different programs and sites
• Working at the forefront of engineering, technology and innovations
• Potential for an international assignment (government restrictions permitting)
• A structured development journey
• A mentor to support you throughout your programme
• An opportunity to understand and therefore work to your personal strengths
• Competitive Salary including joining bonus
• High Levels of Exposure to different parts of the business; be it sites, countries or even stakeholders
• A level of steer over your opportunities – control in your career
• Act as an ambassador for the organisation at various global air shows and corporate functions
• Engage with future talent at STEM and Future Careers events