Purchaser Aviation (Remote)

Purchaser Aviation | Volantes Recruitment | UK

Volantes Technical Recruitment are seeking a Purchaser for a leading corporate jet maintenance client at bournemouth airport.

* Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits!

* Great Work-Life Balance with a 5-5-4 Shift Pattern!

* Opportunities for professional development!

* For more details, read on!

We are currently recruiting two Purchasers to join our clients expanding Supply Chain team at their modern base facility in Bournemouth. Reporting to the Purchasing – Shift Lead, the Purchasers will be responsible for the procurement of all aircraft parts, services, commercial stock, COSHH and tooling products to support the clients maintenance across all UK facilities.

The Purchasers need to be proactive in problem solving, resolution and flexible in their approach to work to ensure parts and services are order on-time and as required to meet the customer and engineering expectations and the delivery of aircraft.

/ Responsibilities:

* Ensure the cost-effective procurement of aircraft spares and services to meet the needs of the MRO

* Ensure all 3rd party cores are observed and returned to retailers as mandated by time scale

* Support aircraft maintenance checks undertaken at remote bases

* Ensure accuracy of all orders inclusive of cost, purchasing method and linked requisitions

* Ensure expediting and progression is conducted, recorded and uploaded to the MRO software

* Forward planning and coordination with engineering, planning and commercial is conducted

* Ensure timely updates to the MRO RoW of all parts purchased and their schedule for delivery

* Ensure warehouse staff are collectively informed of inbound priorities

* Ensure the imports / exports coordinator is fully aware of inbound priorities

* Daily reporting to the Procurement shift lead and engineering as required

/ Skills, Qualifications and Experience required:

* Experience working within purchasing in a manufacturing or engineering environment

* Understanding of manufacturing practices

* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build relationships with suppliers

* Highly self-motivated and directed, with keen attention to detail

* Strong organisational skills

* Able to prioritise and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment

* Ability to work in a team-oriented, collaborative, and proactive environment

/ In addition to a Competitive Salary, we will offer you:

* Great work life balance with a 5-5-4 shift pattern

* Competitive Group Pension Scheme

* Comprehensive Life Assurance *

* Comprehensive Income Protection *

* Comprehensive Travel Insurance *

* Comprehensive Private Healthcare (after successful passing of probation) *

* Free Car Parking

* 2 Paid Volunteering Days each calendar year (subject to line manager approval)

* Investment in Training, Qualifications and Professional Development

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