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Senior Purchaser

Hoogerheide, The Netherlands, GKN Aerospace [GKN-SP]

Field(s) of expertise
Procurement and Legal
Job type
Contract
Education
Bachelor
Deadline
Closed

About this job

The Senior Purchaser is responsible for managing and improving the supplier logistical performance, for working capital optimization by setting tools and methods and for coaching / training of local Purchasing teams in the 3 production sites China, Turkey and the Netherlands.

Responsibilities

  • Supplier first point of contact for key logistical counterparts.
  • Second escalation level for all logistical performance.
  • Setting-up and monitoring logistical improvement plans with suppliers.
  • Implement advanced logistics programs (f.e. VOI/VMI).
  • Perform on-site supplier assessments.
  • Realize working capital targets.
  • Set-up and maintain working capital purchased parts management plan.
  • Set-up and maintain global Purchasing procedures, work-instructions and processes.
  • Coaching, training and supporting Operational Purchasers in the sites.
  • Coordinating first material availability for new programs and development programs.
  • Monitoring item data set-up in the ERP system.
  • Sending out RFQ’s and assess quotations to solve shortage situations.
  • Support FCR change process.

Profile

  • Bachelor degree in relevant field (Supply Chain Management / Technical Business Administration)
  • Knowledge of MRP planning methodologies / forecasting / advanced logistics programs.
  • Knowledge of Purchasing processes, preferably supported by NEVI 1 / 2 course.
  • English spoken and written.
  • Appr. 3 to 4 years of relevant working experience in a purchasing / supply chain function in a production organization.
  • Experienced in performing supplier process assessments on site, and leading improvement activities with suppliers.
  • Experienced in working with ERP systems / planning systems.

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