Purchaser

Willis Aviation; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aviation services provider in Tees Valley is seeking a Purchaser to support aircraft maintenance operations. The successful candidate will coordinate purchasing activities, issue orders, maintain supplier relationships, and ensure timely deliveries. Ideal candidates will have prior purchasing experience and an understanding of aviation regulations. The position offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefit package.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Flexible working patterns

33 days annual leave

Health & wellbeing support

Company pension

Cycle to work scheme

Electric car scheme

Retail discounts

Referral bonus

Death in service benefit

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a purchasing role.
• Understanding of Part-145 and Part-M/CAMO requirements.
• Experience with production planning & inventory systems.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating and processing internal requests for purchase orders.
• Issuing purchase orders to suppliers and tracking their fulfilment.
• Monitoring order status and chasing suppliers to meet operational deadlines.
• Working with Finance to ensure invoices are processed correctly.
• Arranging transport and expediting deliveries when needed.
• Handling queries, discrepancies, and any rejected materials.

Skills

Excellent planning and organisational abilities

Strong attention to detail and analytical mindset

Clear written and verbal communication

Great interpersonal skills

Tools

Avsight

AMOS

OASES

Job description

Are you organised, proactive, and ready to play a key role in supporting aircraft maintenance operations? We’re looking for a Purchaser to help ensure our Part-145 maintenance activities run smoothly by sourcing, purchasing, and managing all materials required across our operations.

🚧 What You’ll Be Doing

In this role, you’ll be at the heart of our supply chain, responsible for keeping our maintenance teams equipped and our operations running efficiently. Your day‑to‑day will include:

• Coordinating and processing internal requests for purchase orders
• Issuing purchase orders to suppliers and tracking their fulfilment
• Monitoring order status and chasing suppliers to meet operational deadlines
• Working with Finance to ensure invoices are received and processed correctly
• Arranging transport and expediting deliveries when needed
• Handling queries, discrepancies, and any rejected materials
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with new and existing suppliers
• Keeping data accurate and up to date within our planning & inventory system (Avsight)
• Supporting the Planning & Records Supervisor with additional tasks as required
• Promoting a strong safety culture through proactive reporting and continuous improvement

✔️ What You’ll Bring

We’re looking for someone with:

• Previous experience in a purchasing role (aviation experience is a bonus)
• Understanding of Part‑145 and Part‑M/CAMO requirements
• Experience with production planning & inventory systems (e.g., Avsight, AMOS, OASES)
• Knowledge of Human Factors principles

Key Skills:

• Excellent planning and organisational abilities
• Strong attention to detail and analytical mindset
• Clear written and verbal communication
• Great interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams and external suppliers

Benefits

WASL offers a comprehensive benefit package to its eligible employees. This includes:

• Competitive salaries, company bonus’s, flexible working patterns
• 33 days annual leave including UK bank holidays, holiday buy & sell scheme
• Health & wellbeing support, company pension, cycle to work scheme, electric car scheme, retail discounts, referral bonus, death in service and more.

About us

Willis Aviation Services Limited are part of Willis Lease Finance Corporation, a pioneer and provider of global aviation services for over 45 years. Our facility at Teesside International Airport provides base maintenance, return to service, aircraft disassembly, short and long term aircraft storage, and ground and cargo handling services.

At Willis Aviation Services Limited (WASL), we are committed to fair hiring practices and building a diverse, respectful, and inclusive workplace. We value every individual’s contribution and make employment decisions based on job‑related criteria such as qualifications, experience, and the ability to perform the role.

These are exciting times for Willis Aviation Services Limited as we continue to grow. If you’re ready to make a difference in aviation, apply today.

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