Buyer

Due to expansion my client based in Stansted are looking for a Purchaser to join their established team.

Main Requirement: The Purchaser is to carry on purchase of aircraft parts, related materials and services to support on-time delivery of aircraft coming to maintenance.

Main Duties:

• The day to day operation of the Purchasing function.

• Purchasing a wide range of aircraft parts, materials and related equipment in line with operational procedures and requirements and at the most competitive price.

• Timely placement of purchase orders and delivery of parts in line with operational requirements.

• Secure material delivery progress by chasing vendors and logistics providers in order to secure aircraft on-time delivery.

• Maintaining inventory levels within approved guidelines.

• Resolving and investigating supply chain errors and examining via root cause analysis.

• Creating and updating daily shortage reports.

• Continually improving purchasing methods in a bid to drive down external spend.

• Assisting in developing and implementing policies and procedures for Materials Purchasing and ensuring these are understood and adhered to.

• Identifying new suppliers including discount structures and volume rebates.

• Ensuring the highest level of service is provided and maintained for both internal and external customers.

• Providing clearance information to the responsible courier / freight forwarder for all imports, within regulations of Customs and Excise.

• Out of hours AOG support as and when required.

• Occasional weekend work support might be required.

• Perform any other duties within your capabilities as directed by the Company.

• To place orders for material and services.

• To request assistance from other departments.

• To propose additional trainings and procedures updates.

The salary for this position paying 30,000 per annum on a standard day shift Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm.

If you would like to be considered for this role please respond with an up to date CV.

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