Aviation Purchasing Team Lead (MRO)

VSE; Leigh; Hybrid; GBP 38.000 - 52.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Rotable Repairs Ltd in Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, is seeking a Purchasing Team Leader to coordinate day-to-day purchasing activities for the aviation MRO workshop. You will ensure timely, cost-effective procurement of parts, materials, tools and services while maintaining compliance with aviation regulations and company procedures.

You will lead a small team, manage supplier relationships, and continually improve purchasing processes to support production and operations.

Qualifikationen

• Educated to A-Level or equivalent with relevant supply chain or admin qualification.
• Minimum 3-5 years purchasing/procurement experience in aviation, engineering, manufacturing or MRO.
• Understanding of aviation regulations, EASA Part 145 and airworthiness docs.
• Experience coordinating purchasing activities and supporting a team.
• Strong organisational and communication skills, with attention to compliance.

Aufgaben

• Coordinate daily purchasing activities to align with operational requirements.
• Source and purchase aircraft consumables and components from approved suppliers.
• Manage supplier relationships to meet delivery schedules, quality and cost targets.
• Raise, process and monitor POs; maintain procurement records.
• Monitor inventory levels and ensure material availability with cross-functional teams.
• Maintain AVL data in collaboration with Compliance.
• Provide training and guidance to Purchasing team members.

Kenntnisse

Organisation

Communication

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Commercial awareness

Ausbildung

A-Level qualifications or equivalent

NVQ Level 4/5, HNC/HND in related field

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Excel

Word/Outlook/PowerPoint

Jobbeschreibung

Rotable Repairs Ltd in Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, is seeking a Purchasing Team Leader to coordinate day-to-day purchasing activities for the aviation MRO workshop. You will ensure timely, cost-effective procurement of parts, materials, tools and services while maintaining compliance with aviation regulations and company procedures.

You will lead a small team, manage supplier relationships, and continually improve purchasing processes to support production and operations.