Aviation Materials Leader: Procurement & Logistics

Aviation JobSearch Europa; Bentfield; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Pension

Employee Assistance Programme

Life Assurance

Cash Plan

Maternity/Paternity schemes

Training and Certification

Access to Equipment and Technology

Job summary

JMC Aviation is seeking a Materials Manager at Stansted to lead Purchasing, Logistics and Stores, ensuring aircraft materials, tooling and services are procured and controlled per EASA Part 145 and import/export rules.

You will optimise inventory levels, drive cost control and maintain airworthiness standards while ensuring regulatory compliance and excellent customer service. Onsite at London Stansted Airport.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, logistics, aviation management or related discipline (equivalent experience considered).
• Extensive experience in aviation material management within a Part 145 MRO environment.
• Strong knowledge of EASA Part 145, CAA requirements and aviation material traceability.
• Experience managing customs compliance including IPR, Temporary Admission, customs declarations and international trade activities.
• Knowledge of IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations and hazardous materials management.
• Experience with inventory management, supplier performance management and ERP/MRO systems such as WINGS, AMOS, Quantum or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop and motivate Purchasing and Stores teams, setting departmental KPIs and driving continuous improvement.
• Manage material planning, forecasting, purchasing and supplier performance to support maintenance operations.
• Oversee AOG procurement, supplier negotiations, warranty claims, repairs, rotable exchanges and lease returns.
• Ensure all purchased materials have the required airworthiness documentation.
• Maintain full material traceability across receipt, storage, issue and dispatch, ensuring compliance with EASA Part 145 requirements.
• Manage inventory control, including shelf-life, stock accuracy, surplus and obsolete materials.
• Oversee import/export operations, customs declarations, documentation and compliance with HMRC requirements.
• Manage customs procedures, including IPR, Returned Goods Relief and Temporary Admission.
• Ensure dangerous goods are correctly stored, handled, packaged and transported in line with IATA DGR, ADR and relevant legislation.
• Maintain accurate records, oversee dangerous goods documentation and support customs and regulatory audits.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Inventory control

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management

Tools

WINGS

AMOS

Quantum

Job description

JMC Aviation is seeking a Materials Manager at Stansted to lead Purchasing, Logistics and Stores, ensuring aircraft materials, tooling and services are procured and controlled per EASA Part 145 and import/export rules.

You will optimise inventory levels, drive cost control and maintain airworthiness standards while ensuring regulatory compliance and excellent customer service. Onsite at London Stansted Airport.