Procurement Team Member

<p><span>Join GKN Automotive in Porto as a <strong>Procurement Team Member</strong> and help us drive smarter purchasing across the globe! </span></p><p><span><strong>Salary:</strong> Up to <strong>19.600€</strong> base gross maximum depending on experience</span><br/><span><strong>Location</strong>: Hipercentro Areosa Business Park, Porto</span><br/><span><strong>Hybrid model</strong>: 3 days/week in the office</span><br/><span><strong>Application Deadline:</strong> Sunday 2nd November</span><br/><span>“Come join our amazing team” – </span><i><span>João Ferraz de Almeida, Head of Procure-to-Pay, Hiring Manager</span></i></p><p><br/><span><strong>What’s the role about?</strong></span></p><p><span>You’ll support GKN Automotive plants internationally within the Global Business Services (GBS) Procurement function.</span><br/><br/><span><strong>Your key responsibilities:</strong></span></p><p><span>Perform daily operational GBS procurement contract and order management activities:</span><br/><span>• Price updates, validation and discrepancy resolution</span><br/><span>• Requisition validation</span><br/><span>• Purchase order creation and follow-up</span><br/><br/><span>Perform month-end operational tasks:</span><br/><span>• Extract reports</span><br/><span>• Prepare simple data for reporting</span><br/><br/><span>Communicate efficiently with:</span><br/><span>• Internal stakeholders (local/global teams, Accounts Payable)</span><br/><span>• External suppliers (when needed)</span><br/><span>• Your own team — <strong>be a true team player!</strong></span><br/><br/><span>Learn and grow:</span><br/><span>• Develop technical and process-related skills</span><br/><span>• Follow service levels, policies, and procedures</span><br/><span>• Support others with simple procurement tasks</span><br/><span>• Work independently with guidance (but not constant supervision)</span><br/><br/><span><strong>What are we looking for?</strong></span><br/><span><strong>ERP Systems &amp; Excel</strong> experience</span><br/><span>Clear and effective communication in <strong>English (confident Level B2 </strong>+ spoken and written)</span><br/><span>Time management &amp; task ownership</span><br/><span>Analytical thinking &amp; problem-solving</span><br/><span><strong>Initiative</strong> to resolve claims and optimize processes</span><br/><span>Ability to manage backlog and collaborate with stakeholders</span><br/><br/><span>Perks &amp; Benefits:</span><br/><span>✨</span><span>10,20€ meal allowance </span><br/><span>✨</span><span> Hybrid working model</span><br/><span>✨</span><span> Annual Bonus Plan</span><br/><span>✨</span><span> Extra holidays: +2 days after 1 year, +1 day after 3 years (up to 25 total)</span><br/><span>✨</span><span> Health insurance &amp; birthday off </span><br/><span>✨</span><span> Career development (LinkedIn Learning, Excel, languages)</span><br/><span>✨</span><span> Monthly breakfast &amp; modern office vibes</span><br/><span>✨</span><span> Diverse team (23 nationalities, 12 languages!)</span><br/><span>✨</span><span> 1 paid volunteering day</span><br/><span>✨</span><span> Discounts across retailers &amp; services</span></p><p> </p><p><span><strong>About GKN Automotive in Porto</strong></span><br/><span>Founded in 2020, our <strong>Global Business Services (GBS)</strong> center supports global operations in Finance, Procurement, HR, and IT. With 300+ employees from 23 countries, we foster a diverse and inclusive culture built on our values: <strong>Ingenious, Collaborative, Driven, Principled</strong>.</span></p><p><span>Please submit your <strong>CV in English</strong> – our business language is English, and not all hiring managers speak Portuguese.</span></p><p><span><strong>Why not join us and help accelerate the future?</strong></span></p><p><span>Our Porto team is a highly diverse group who value collaboration and problem-solving. We offer opportunities for </span><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4077112231/?alternateChannel=search&amp;eBP=NOT_ELIGIBLE_FOR_CHARGING&amp;refId=0bllYKjHPcyMg1uniPJySg%3D%3D&amp;trackingId=kYD4Ye3CdcdkvSNoUhm4Nw%3D%3D&amp;trk=d_flagship3_search_srp_jobs"><span><span>people with disability </span></span></a><span>and welcome all notes of interest in how we might bring you into our GKN Automotive community.  Our Porto facilities are already adapted and equipped with ramps and accessible pathways to accommodate individuals with reduced mobility, reflecting our dedication to providing an environment where everyone can thrive and contribute their best.  We know that disability goes beyond mobility limitations, and we remain committed to fostering inclusive practices across all dimensions. If you need any accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know through our email </span><a href="mailto:accommodations@gknautomotive.com"><span>accommodations@gknautomotive.com</span></a><span> </span></p><p><span><strong>#LI-Hybrid</strong> </span></p><p> </p><p> </p>