Buyer (Aerospace / Import / Export)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in the UK seeks a Buyer specializing in Aerospace to manage procurement of aircraft parts and materials. The role involves maintaining inventory levels, ensuring compliance with import/export regulations, and driving process improvements. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in a purchasing role and a strong understanding of supply chain dynamics. This position offers a competitive salary alongside a generous benefits package including healthcare and pension.

Benefits

Generous Holiday Scheme

Healthcare Cash Plan

Life Insurance

Salary Exchange Pension

Employee Assistance Program

Pay and Role Progression

Responsibilities

• Purchase a wide range of aircraft parts in line with operational procedures.
• Timely placement of purchase orders and delivery of parts.
• Create quarterly Inward Processing Reports for HMRC Customs.
• Ensure correct export licenses for controlled exports.
• Chase vendors for material delivery progress.
• Maintain inventory levels within approved guidelines.
• Resolve supply chain errors.

Skills

Proven experience in a similar role or purchasing environment

Experience with logistics and import/export regulations

Job description

Buyer (Aerospace / Import / Export)

£33,000 – £35,000 + Generous Holiday Scheme + Healthcare Cash Plan + Life Insurance + Salary Exchange Pension + Employee Assistance Program + Pay and Role Progression

Southend on Sea

Are you a Purchaser who is looking to work for an industry‑leading company that promotes constant pay and roll progression with a generous benefits package and wide development opportunities? This company has built market dominance within the UK aviation industry for over thirty years. This SME has built upon a foundation of high standards and expectations to become the most successful jet modification company in the UK – looking to expand their client base and always offer the best service possible.

The Role

• Purchase a wide range of aircraft parts, materials and related equipment in line with operations procedures
• Timely placement of purchase orders and delivery of parts in line with operational requirements
• Creating quarterly Inward Processing Reports (IPR) for HMRC Customs and Excise
• Ensuring the correct incoming information and export license are used before controlled exports
• Secure material delivery progress by chasing vendors and logistics providers
• Maintain inventory levels within approved guidelines
• Resolve and investigate supply chain errors
• Continually improve purchasing methods in a bid to drive down external spending
• Assist in the development and implementation of policies and procedures for Materials Purchasing
• Provide clearance information for the responsible courier/freight forwarder for all imports, within the regulations of Customs and Excise

The Person

• Proven experience in a similar role or purchasing environment
• Experience with logistics and import/export regulations

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.