Buyer

Jet2.com Limited; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading leisure airline based in Leeds is seeking an experienced Buyer to join their Engineering Purchasing Team. You will play a critical role in ensuring the availability of aerospace components for aircraft maintenance. Ideal candidates will have proven purchasing experience, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to thrive in a team. The position offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits including a contributory pension scheme and holiday discounts.

Benefits

Contributory Pension Scheme

Annual Pay Review

Generous Discretionary Profit Share Scheme

29 Days Holiday Per Annum

Colleague Discounts

3x Salary Life Assurance

Career Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven purchasing experience, preferably within an aerospace environment.
• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.
• Understanding of current market conditions with a commercial and technical mindset.
• Highly organised, deadline-driven, and able to manage time effectively.
• Hands-on approach and ability to work as a team player.

Responsibilities

• Procure and maintain the availability of aerospace components.
• Support aircraft undergoing heavy maintenance.
• Ensure material and logistical requirements are actioned.
• Progress orders and manage transactions effectively.
• Contribute to projects that improve procurement processes.

Skills

Proven purchasing experience

Strong negotiation skills

Vendor management

Understanding market conditions

Organizational skills

Job description

Overview

Buyer | Location: Leeds Bradford Airport – Head Office | Hours: 4 days on, 4 days off shift pattern

Are you an experienced Buyer with a strong background in procurement and a passion for aviation? Join our Engineering Purchasing Team at Leeds Bradford Airport and play a vital role in keeping our fleet flying!

About Us

Jet2.com is one of the UK's leading leisure airlines, committed to delivering a high-quality service to our customers. We pride ourselves on our award-winning friendly culture, dynamic working environment, and dedication to providing an excellent travel experience.

Why Join Jet2.com?

Alongside a competitive salary and fantastic career development opportunities, we offer our valued colleagues a comprehensive range of benefits, including:

• Financial Rewards: Contributory Pension Scheme: Secure your future with our contributory pension plan.
• Annual Pay Review: Stay rewarded with yearly salary reviews.
• Generous Discretionary Profit Share Scheme: Share in our success with our profit-sharing programme.

• Work-Life Balance: 29 Days Holiday Per Annum: Enjoy ample time off to recharge and relax.
• Colleague Discounts: Save on flights with Jet2.com, holidays with Jet2holidays, and more!

• Peace of Mind: 3x Salary Life Assurance: Benefit from financial security with our life assurance plan.
• Fantastic Career Development Opportunities: Advance your career with us through numerous growth prospects.

What will you do in the role?

As a Buyer, you will:

• Procure and maintain the availability of aerospace components to support the Jet2.com fleet.
• Primarily support aircraft undergoing heavy maintenance across internal and external facilities.
• Ensure material and logistical requirements are actioned to support maintenance schedules.
• Progress orders and manage transactions, including conducting quote comparisons to secure cost efficiency and component availability.
• Communicate across departments and contribute to projects that improve materials support and procurement processes.
• Provide broad procurement support across all areas of the purchasing team when required.

What do we need from you?

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has proven purchasing experience, preferably within an aerospace environment.
• Demonstrates strong negotiation and vendor management skills.
• Understands and interprets current market conditions with a commercial and technical mindset.
• Is highly organised, deadline-driven, and able to manage time effectively.
• Brings an operational, hands-on approach and thrives as a team player.

Join our exciting, forward-thinking team and be part of a dynamic business! At Jet2.com, we operate scheduled leisure flights from our 13 UK bases to stunning holiday destinations across the Mediterranean, the Canary Islands, and Europe's most captivating cities.

Help us create memorable holiday experiences for our valued customers with Jet2.com and Jet2holidays!