Buyer

Aviation Jobsearch; Biggin Hill; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aviation firm based in Biggin Hill is seeking a Senior Project Buyer to manage procurement processes. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree and have experience in aviation, ensuring timely acquisition of necessary parts and materials for aircraft maintenance. Competitive salary, annual bonuses, and generous leave are offered in a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual company bonus

33 days annual leave

Up to 9% employer pension contribution

Private healthcare

Gym scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in a material/parts environment required.
• Knowledge of EWIS and CDCCL is an asset.
• Experience with regulations such as ADR and IATA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare purchase orders and arrange repair slots with vendors.
• Track materials and tools for maintenance schedules.
• Monitor timely deliveries and address constraints.

Skills

Aviation experience

Knowledge of aircraft parts

Logistics processes

Knowledge of EASA regulations

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Purchasing or Inventory Management

Tools

SAP

Job description

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JMC Aviation Verified

Biggin Hill, Greater London, England

Logistics

Senior Project Buyer

Onsite

Full time

23 hours ago - Be the first to apply

JMC Aviation is working with a Maintenance Repair Organisation based in Biggin Hill, looking to recruit a new Buyer to join their team.

This client is an aircraft manufacturer and MRO with a global network of service centres. They have an extensive portfolio of innovative products, and their focus is on helping the world move efficiently and quickly through highly reliable transportation products.

The company's culture of creating a skilled, inclusive and diverse workplace means every employee feels empowered and respected with the ability to develop and continuously improve. This vacancy is available due to business turnovers.

This is a Permanent Position based in Biggin Hill, UK.

Monday to Friday, working alternating weekly shifts with one weekend per month.

Salary And Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Annual company bonus
• 33 days annual leave entitlement
• Up to 9% employer pension contribution
• Private healthcare
• Cash plan
• Tech/gym scheme
  
  

The Role

The primary purpose of this role is to adhere to the maintenance organisation procedures, among which the relevant parts of the MOE and applicable work instructions.

Other Duties Involve

• Attend kick-off (pre-input) meetings, pro-actively prepare purchase orders and arrange slots with external vendors for the overhaul and repair of aircraft units and parts
• Track materials, tools and ground support equipment for the purpose of recertification and maintenance schedules
• Ensure timely calibration of tools
• Identify alternate and superseded part numbers
• Identify and schedule critical paths and assign priorities
• Determine priority items to ensure parts are delivered on time and are readily available
• Coordinate repair and overhaul quotes and lead times
• Place purchase orders and ensure that purchased parts, materials, consumables, standard tools, special tools, ground support equipment or services are conforming to specified purchase requirements
• Consider warranty and special programs when obtaining parts, spares or services from the proper supplier
• Ensure that parts/maintenance/overhauls are ordered only at suppliers/(sub)contractors on the ASL
• Arrange and track shipments with forwarders, for AOG’s as well as other shipments
• Generate purchase order requests through the P/O system in SAP and to monitor timely delivery
• Track incoming AOG orders and report the status immediately to the Project Responsible and the Project Manager
• Monitor timely deliveries and inform the Material Supervisor if orders are delayed (‘constraints’)
• Handle core and warranty issues and programs
• In conjunction with the Material Handler, monitor and re-order consumables suing min/max principles to ensure stock outages are minimised on high turnover items
• Ensure the timely acquisition of parts, materials and tooling needed to service the customer aircraft by planning and forecasting requirements and coordinating acquisition with suppliers and stores personnel
  
  

In order to be successful in this role the Buyer will need to demonstrate the following skills and attributes

• Bachelor’s degree (or work level) in Purchasing or Inventory Management
• Experience in aviation or material/parts environment
• Knowledge of aircraft parts and terminology
• Knowledge of human factors, human performance and limitations
• Experience with logistics processes
• Knowledge of EWIS and CDCCL when relevant (e.g. tooling requirements)
• Knowledge of officially recognised European regulations, being EASA Part-145, PGS-15, ADR and IATA category 7/8
• Airfreight Security Employee and Road Transport/Awareness ADR (Dangerous Goods) training
• Right to live and work in the UK
  
  

If you think this is the role for you and you have the necessary skills and attributes, please apply today or contact JMC Aviation for more details.

Please note that due to the high level of applicants we will only be contacting shortlisted candidates regarding this role.

For this opportunity JMC Aviation Ltd is acting as an employment agency.

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  Mid-Senior level

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