Site Procurement Leader

About the role

The Site Procurement Lead is responsible for the day-to-day execution of Purchase-to-Pay (P2P) processes at the manufacturing site, ensuring timely material availability, order accuracy, and adherence to quality and service requirements to support uninterrupted operations.

Responsibilities

• Execute and manage all purchase order (PO) activities, including procuring and scheduling materials, parts, tooling, and services to meet production requirements and ensure continuity of supply.
• Act as the authorized company representative for suppliers, owning day-to-day relationships and managing all delivery-related activities in alignment with contracts and agreements.
• Monitor and drive supplier performance across key metrics (on-time delivery, quality, cost, and service), implementing corrective actions and recovery plans as required.
• Proactively expedite material shortages, manage critical supply issues, and drive rapid resolution to prevent production disruptions.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for supplier-related issues, including delivery, pricing, quality, and contractual concerns; coordinate with Global Commodity teams as needed.
• Issue RFQs, evaluate supplier proposals, and negotiate pricing and terms in alignment with sourcing strategies, cost targets, and business requirements.
• Identify and execute cost reduction opportunities, including supplier development, value engineering support, and contract optimization initiatives.
• Manage raw material inventory levels for purchased parts in line with production schedules, program targets, and inventory objectives.
• Maintain visibility of supplier lead times, capacity constraints, and risks; proactively mitigate supply chain disruptions.
• Assess and manage supplier risk using tools such as rate readiness evaluations and financial indicators (e.g., Dun & Bradstreet).
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of procurement data, including item master, pricing, contracts, and the site Bill of Materials (BOM).
• Support new product introduction (NPI) and engineering changes by ensuring timely sourcing, supplier readiness, and material availability.
• Manage procurement-related change control and ensure full compliance with regulatory and company requirements, including export control, ITAR, and ethics policies.
• Ensure effective flow-down of customer and contractual requirements (forecast, pricing, specifications) to suppliers and maintain alignment to demand changes.
• Resolve invoice discrepancies and pricing issues to support efficient and accurate Purchase-to-Pay (P2P) processes.
• Participate in daily production/planning reviews to communicate material status, align priorities, and address risks impacting operations.
• Support implementation and execution of supplier contracts, including work transfers, product transitions, and supplier onboarding.
• Partner cross-functionally with operations, planning, engineering, quality, and finance to support production goals and improve operational performance.
• Execute procurement activities with discipline, adhering to standardized work, daily management practices, and continuous improvement principles.
• Apply strong supply chain and purchasing fundamentals to drive effective decision-making and contribute to overall site and procurement performance.

Qualifications

• 4-year degree in business or related field.
• 4+ years’ relevant experience.
• Must be able to perform work subject to ITAR/EAR regulations and/or program requirements.
• Excellent written, verbal and collaboration skills.
• Experience with GKN and Aerospace Industry.
• Proficient with MS Office and SAP/MRP systems.
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills and accuracy.
• Effective problem-solver with sound judgment and conflict resolution ability.
• Strong communication, project, and time management skills.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work cross-functionally in fast-paced environments.
• Performs well under pressure while managing multiple projects.
• Self-starter with initiative and decision-making capability.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken).