Purchaser - Aviation

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