GKN Aerospace is ‘s werelds meest toonaangevende leverancier binnen de vliegtuigindustrie. Met 32 productielocaties in 12 landen bedienen we meer dan 90% van ‘s werelds vliegtuig- en motorfabrikanten en een omzet behaald van £3.6 miljard in 2025. Wij ontwerpen en produceren innovatieve slimme ruimtevaartsystemen en componenten. Elke keer dat je per vliegtuig reist, is het waarschijnlijk dat GKN je op weg helpt.
We zijn op zoek naar mensen die een verschil willen maken, getalenteerde medewerkers met de vaardigheden en passies om het beste te worden in wat ze doen.
Job SummaryAs Global Commodity Senior Buyer, you will support the development and execution of global commodity strategies while driving supplier performance, cost competitiveness and risk reduction across your portfolio.
Your Responsibilities Will Include
Job Responsibilities
This role offers a unique opportunity to influence the future of aerospace procurement on a global scale. Beyond traditional sourcing and supplier management responsibilities, you will play a critical role in ensuring alignment between engineering requirements and contractual agreements.
You'll work in an environment where precision matters, compliance is essential and collaboration drives success. By connecting technical expertise with commercial decision-making, you will help ensure that our suppliers can meet the demanding quality, certification and performance standards required within the aerospace industry.
Job QualificationsWe are looking for someone who combines strong commercial acumen with the ability to navigate complex technical and contractual environments.
Essential Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
What's in it for you?
Besides an innovative and international work environment that offers you a good work-life balance
We offer you opportunities to learn and grow, a competitive salary M pension plan, 29 vacation days / 13 ADV days and travel allowance (from 10 km single journey) as well.
How to apply?
Please apply online by sending us your CV and motivation letter. Due to data privacy reasons we do not handle any applications sent by email.
For additional questions you can contact: Koen van Stigt, Talent Acquisition, via email –Koen.vanStigt@Fokker.com
Diversity Inclusion and Belonging (DIB)As a global engineering company, innovation is what differentiates us from our competitors and is central to our success.
A balance of cultures, ethnicities and genders help bring new ideas and creativity to GKN. We need people of different backgrounds, with different skills and perspectives to spark originality, imagination and creativeness in our teams around the world.
GKN is an equal opportunity employer.
We treat all our employees and applicants fairly and are committed to ensuring that there is no discrimination or harassment against any employee or qualified applicant on the grounds of age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
