Global Commodity Buyer – Direct Material

GKN Aerospace

. Manage procurement expenditure as directed by the Commodity Manager .

Posted 10/28/2026full-timeRemote • Texas • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Commodity Management with a focus on strategic sourcing, supplier development, and cost-effective procurement strategies within the Aerospace industry. Proven ability to lead negotiations, manage diverse projects, and communicate effectively across various organizational levels.

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Commodity Management ExperienceStrategic SourcingNegotiation SkillsSupplier DevelopmentAerospace Industry Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Cost AnalysisMake or Buy DecisionsSupplier RationalizationCommodity Procurement StrategyProject Management

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsInterpersonal SensitivityTeam CollaborationMotivation and EmpowermentInfluence and Persuasiveness

Tools & Technologies

RFI/RFP DevelopmentCost Management Tools

Industry Keywords

AerospaceSupply Chain ManagementBest PracticesRisk ManagementFinancial Skills

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage procurement expenditure as directed by the Commodity Manager
Maintain strategic relationships with existing and future suppliers
Ensure requirements are met on time and according to appropriate quality standards
Develop a capable and cost-effective supply base
Implement the Commodity Procurement Strategy
Support commodity management teams and other Supply Chain areas
Support strategic sourcing for Machining, Fabrications and Special Processing commodities
Support objectives related to cost savings, economics, working capital, quality, supplier rationalization and low-cost sourcing
Lead commodity activities with costing and engineering to drive competitive advantage
Support development of commodity strategies
Prepare Make or Buy decisions, data and plans for commodity gate reviews
Support supply base rationalization and supplier development
Leverage synergies across the GKN global network
Build RFI/RFP packs and work with Cost Analysts / ME to test value for money
Support commodity management projects for the wider GKN Aerospace business, sites and programmes

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 3 years Commodity Management / Commodity experience
23-35 years in Aerospace industry preferred
Ability to interact with people at different levels inside and outside the company
Ability to operate within a team to achieve team goals and business objectives
Ability to empower others through motivation, recognition and performance feedback
Ability to communicate information appropriately to different levels of people
Ability to lead and close out negotiations
Ability to recognize and respond to customer expectations with a sense of urgency
Ability to take full responsibility for decisions and results
Ability to set goals consistent with company objectives and adapt plans to changing environments
Experience implementing industry-leading best practices
Ability to motivate and coordinate in a multifunctional environment
Ability to manage diverse projects
Communication skills, including first-class reporting techniques
Commercial, negotiation and financial skills
Business consciousness and business ethics
Influence and persuasiveness
Risk management and decision-making skills
Interpersonal sensitivity

Benefits

Comp & perks

Training opportunities
Diversity, inclusion and belonging culture
Accessible recruitment process with reasonable adjustments
Collaborative and inspirational work environment