Liam Smith
Site Procurement Manager - Western Approach @GKN Aerospace
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WORK HISTORY
Site Procurement Manager - Western Approach @GKN Aerospace
Bristol, GB
Site leadership executive position for the Western Approach site responsible for A350 Fixed Trailing Edge & A400M Leading & Trailing edge spars. Also, serving on GKN Bristol’s Procurement Leadership team as WA interface
EDUCATION
De Montfort University
BSc Business Studies (Strategy)
SKILLS
ABOUT LIAM SMITH
An executive leader in aerospace procurement and supply chain with experience spanning GKN Aerospace and Airbus. I have a proven track record of driving operational performance, strengthening supplier partnerships, and leading teams to deliver complex, high-value programmes.Currently, I serve as Site Procurement Manager at GKN Aerospace (Western Approach), where I hold site executive responsibility for procurement activities. I also represent Western Approach on the wider GKN Bristol Procurement Leadership Team, acting as a key interface to drive alignment, performance, and strategic supplier relationships.Previously at Airbus, I was Lead Supply Chain Quality Manager for Landing Gear Procurement Operations, ensuring supplier quality, on-time delivery, and long-term programme sustainability. My career foundation was built through the Airbus Global Graduate Program, where I gained international and cross-functional experience in procurement, engineering, government affairs, and aircraft delivery.I am passionate about strategic leadership, supplier engagement, and organisational performance, with a focus on enabling innovation, building operational resilience, and ensuring the successful delivery of next-generation aerospace programmes.
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