Melrose Global Graduate Programme (Procurement)

Bristol, England, United Kingdom

1/13/2025

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 16,000 employees across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of £3.35 bn.in 2023. There are no limits to where you can take your career.

What You'll Be Doing

Skills

As a Procurement Graduate, you will embark on an exciting journey to develop your skills and experience across various aspects of procurement within our dynamic and truly global organisation. Your role will include placements in diverse areas such as:

• Procurement Operations: Manage the day-to-day performance of suppliers, including scheduling demand and ensuring smooth operations.
• Procurement Projects: Lead and support projects related to modifications, new product introductions, or transfers of work.
• Commodity Management: Negotiate contracts, develop supplier strategies, and manage commercial claims to deliver value.
• Indirect Procurement: Oversee the procurement of non-flying products, such as consumables, tooling, and other essential supplies.
  
  

Why Choose Procurement at GKN?

Procurement offers an opportunity to make a tangible impact on our business while enjoying an incredibly diverse and rewarding career path.

You Will

• Be part of a truly global supply chain, with opportunities for international travel and exposure.
• Gain an awareness and understanding of different cultures and how they influence business practices.
• Acquire valuable insights into how other businesses operate and drive value.
• Play a key role in contributing to GKN’s success, as every pound saved directly impacts our bottom line—nearly half of our costs come from bought-in parts.
  
  

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences who are enthusiastic about developing a career in procurement. Join us to shape the future of aerospace innovation while building your own!

What You'll Bring

• Talented individuals with skills, enthusiasm and passion to become leaders of the future in what they do
• A degree in Supply Chain, Business Management, Engineering, Finance, or similar (2.1 higher)
• Strong excel skills
• An awareness of the Aerospace industry
  
  

What We'll Offer

Once you’re on board you’ll get the following perks and benefits:

• 24 month programme with a guaranteed permanent opportunity on Graduation.
• Variety of business value add / rewarding placements across different programs and locations
• Working at the forefront of engineering, technology and innovations
• International exposure opportunities
• A structured development journey
• Dedicated Home Manager, mentor and buddy to fully support you throughout your programme
• An opportunity to understand and therefore work to your personal strengths
• Competitive Salary
• High Level of Exposure to different parts of the business; sites, locations, customers, stakeholders
• An ambassador for the organisation at various events and functions as well as STEM and Future Careers events
• A member of the Global Graduate community
• We’ll offer you fantastic challenges and amazing opportunities.
  
  

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.