Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities.
GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry, we’re inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. We’re proud to play a part in protecting the world’s democracies. And we’re committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. With over 15,000 employees across 41 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers. There are no limits to where you can take your career.
Job Summary
Every day, around the world, we help aircrafts fly further, faster and greener. We’re the world’s leading tier one aerospace supplier of systems and components. With over 16,000 employees across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries serving over 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers with sales of £3.35bn. 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!
Making a Difference
It’s great to know you’re making a difference to the future of aviation! Whatever part you play you’ll be helping us deliver operational excellence to our customers.
The Contracts Manager role sits within the GKN Procurement Solutions team with the responsibility to directly provide Commodity Directors, Managers and Buyers with the required specialist commercial and contractual skills for management of contract preparation, negotiation, process and policy and to provide the necessary business and contractual expertise to advise and support the day-to-day operations of the business, as well as providing guidance and support to the strategic decision making of the Commodity Management team.
The Contracts Manager also ensures relevant GKN Legal policy and process is promulgated, maintained, updated and adhered to within the Commodity Management function. This role entails operating at a senior level with a high degree of autonomy in addition to supporting, coaching and developing contractual skills within the Commodity function.
How You'll Contribute
The Contracts Manager is responsible for the management of GKN’s new and existing contracts with suppliers and flow down of relevant Legal policy within GKN Aerospace. In addition, the Contracts Manager has the responsibility to:
- Oversee and manage preparation, negotiation and signature process of GKN Indirect procurement and supply contracts with suppliers;
- Manage preparation, negotiation and signature of confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements relevant to the business requirements and strategy of the Indirect Procurement function;
- Provide relevant guidance, support and advice to the team to progress and resolve claims, queries and disputes between GKN and suppliers;
- Provide an interface between the Indirect Commodity Management function and Legal function;
- Conduct and/or oversee contract reviews and contract negotiations with suppliers;
- Preparation and negotiation of GKN claim documentation, new Business Agreements (purchasing contracts) with suppliers, and Contract amendments to existing Business Agreement (purchasing contracts).
- Provide advice and guidance for the Indirect Commodity Management team on general contract administration.
- Provide guidance and training for Commodity Management team on contract drafting and negotiation within the relevant scope of GKN Aerospace processes and procedures.
- Provide guidance and support to the Commodity Management team with preparation and negotiation of various special contractual documents.
- Ensuring contract preparation, negotiation and signature process are aligned with GKN Legal policy and is adhered to within the team;
- Managing the contract process and ensuring that appropriate contracts are in place with all suppliers
- Managing the creation of appropriate processes, contract processes and terms and conditions (contract templates) to meet agreed business objectives and value creation targets.
- Holding contract reviews to progress contract negotiations.
- Analysing suppliers response to GKN Aerospace terms and conditions and work with suppliers to reduce GKN’s business risk through rigorous negotiation to obtain the best possible position for GKN.
- Supporting the training, development and performance of Indirect procurement function individuals with contractual and commercial knowledge and expertise.
- Working with Legal to ensure policy, process and documentation are cascaded to all required areas and that all team members are following the same strategic direction.
What You'll Bring
To help us make a difference, you’ll bring your passion and expertise/ talent for what you do along with the following skills, experience, qualifications and attributes:
Essential:
- Degree (or equivalent) in Law or Business Management or related subject, or equivalent experience.
- Minimum of 5 years procurement contract preparation and negotiation experience with 3+ years in Aerospace industry preferred.
- Ability to cooperate with people of different levels inside/ outside the company and to interact with team to reach team goals and business objectives.
- Ability to express information in a manner appropriate to different levels of people & to lead and close out negotiations.
- Proven ability to support and co-ordinate in a multi-functional environment
- Proven contract management and negotiation techniques
- Excellent communication skills
Desirable:
- Ability to recognize, respond with sense of urgency
- Substantive financial skills
What We'll Offer
Once you’re on board you’ll get the following perks and benefits:
- Competitive salary dependent on experience
- Car Allowance of £5,500
- Opportunity to earn up 22.5% Company Annual Bonus
- Industry Leading Pension Scheme = we’ll match your contributions up to 8% on a 1 : 1.5 basis
- Life Assurance 8 x salary
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays
- Flexible working hours
- Income protection
- Shopping discounts
- Cycle To Work Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Virtual GP Clinic for you and immediate family
- A collaborative, dynamic working environment
As well as a competitive package we’ll offer you a world of opportunity. We want to see your career fly! We’ll support your career progression by providing you with learning and development opportunities. That’s the beauty of being part of a global business, once you’re on board you never know where you career journey may take you!
We’ll offer you fantastic challenges and amazing opportunities. This is your chance to be part of an organisation that has proven itself to be at the cutting edge of our industry; and is committed to pushing the boundaries even further. And with some of the best training on offer in the industry, who knows how far you can go?
A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working
Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN. We believe that we can only achieve our ambitions through a coming together of diverse minds who enjoy collaborating in an inspirational environment. Through our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging and by living our five powerful principles we’ve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. It’s a culture that won us ‘The Best Workplace Culture Award’. By embracing and celebrating what makes us unique we encourage everyone to bring their full self to work.
We’re also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process, so if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process please get in touch and let us know.
We are the place where human dreams, plus human endeavour, shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology.
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