Material Support Specialist

Morson Edge; Greater London; On-site; GBP 82,656,000 - 89,268,480; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Umbrella contract

Contract extension potential

Job summary

Morson Edge is seeking a experienced Material Support Specialist to join the aerospace and defence support team at RAF Brize Norton, Oxfordshire. You will manage material demands, support maintenance programmes, and ensure availability across the fleet worldwide.

You'll work with MRO and Part 145 teams, using SAP and Airnav, driving improvements in procurement and issue escalation while maintaining strong communication with customers and internal stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience in Material Support, Supply Chain, Logistics, or Inventory Management.
• Experience in aerospace/defence environment.
• Proficient with SAP SP1, SAP HANA, Airnav, MS Excel; Experience with MDS for Part 145 material requisitions.
• Knowledge of EASA Part 145 regulations.
• Excellent communication with customers, suppliers and operations.
• Strong organisational skills; ability to prioritise multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive problem solving and escalation of issues.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate material demands across the UK fleet to support maintenance and flying programmes.
• Maintain oversight of material-related issues affecting fleet availability, worldwide.
• Support AOG recovery with status updates and escalation.
• Escalate shortages to ensure timely resolution.
• Liaise with customers and stakeholders regarding procurement requirements.
• Follow up on outstanding orders, missing documentation, and incomplete requisitions.
• Identify and elevate supply chain risks impacting maintenance schedules.
• Attend daily briefings and planning meetings with material status updates.
• Work with cross-functional teams to achieve material support objectives.

Skills

Material management systems

Aerospace/defence experience

SAP SP1

SAP HANA

Excel

Job description

Material Support Specialist Brize Norton, Oxfordshire 12-Month Contract £30 per hour UmbrellaAn exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Material Support Specialist to join a high-performing aerospace and defence support team based at RAF Brize Norton . This role is critical in ensuring material availability across a complex military aircraft fleet, supporting maintenance operations and helping to deliver operational readiness worldwide. Working closely with Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul (MRO) and Part 145 teams, you will play a key role in managing material demands, resolving supply chain challenges, and supporting aircraft maintenance programmes.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate material demands across the UK fleet to support maintenance and flying programmes.
• Maintain operational oversight of material-related issues affecting fleet availability, both in the UK and worldwide.
• Support Aircraft on Ground (AOG) recovery activities by providing material status updates and escalation support.
• Escalate AOG, Work Stop, and critical maintenance parts shortages to ensure timely resolution.
• Liaise with customers and internal stakeholders regarding material procurement requirements.
• Proactively follow up on outstanding orders, delayed deliveries, missing documentation, and incomplete requisitions.
• Identify and elevate supply chain risks impacting maintenance schedules.
• Attend daily operational briefings and planning meetings, providing material status updates and recommendations.
• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to ensure material support objectives are achieved.

About You

• Previous experience within a Material Support, Supply Chain, Logistics, or Inventory Management environment.
• Experience working within an aerospace, aviation, defence, or highly regulated engineering environment.
• Strong knowledge of material management systems, including: SAP SP1 SAP HANA Airnav Microsoft Excel Experience using MDS for Part 145 material requisitions.
• Understanding of EASA Part 145 regulations.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with customers, suppliers, and operational teams.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and issue escalation.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive rate of £30 per hour.
• Umbrella 12-month contract with potential extension opportunities.
• Work within a dynamic aerospace and defence environment.
• Opportunity to support critical operational activities on a globally deployed fleet.
• Based at Brize Norton, one of the UK's most significant military aviation hubs.

If you're an experienced material support or supply chain professional looking for your next contract opportunity within the aerospace sector, we'd love to hear from you.