Purchasing Coordinator

Avtrade; Crawley; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Avtrade, a leading global aircraft component service provider, is seeking a Purchasing Coordinator to enhance their Procurement Department. This full-time role involves sourcing inventory, liaising with suppliers, and ensuring high service levels. You'll be part of a dynamic team focused on driving business success and personal development with opportunities for training and career progression.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Company pension scheme

Bupa Healthcare scheme

Free EV charging points

Games room

Excellent career progression opportunities

Ongoing training and regular reviews

Cycle to work scheme

Annual company events

Unlimited hot & cold drinks

Qualifications

• Previous administrative experience in office desirable.
• Confident and courteous phone manner.
• Excellent at building relationships.

Responsibilities

• Assist in sourcing inventory to quality standards.
• Negotiate with suppliers for best prices and terms.
• Issue purchase orders on behalf of Avtrade.

Skills

Communication

Initiative

Relationship Building

Job description

Are you ready to lead the way in the world of aviation? We're on the lookout for an organised and Pro-Active Coordinator to join our team and help us reach new heights in achieving excellence.

Due to continued growth, we are looking to hire a Purchasing Coordinator to join our Procurement Department. This is a full time, office-based position, working Monday to Friday from our Global Headquarters in Hassocks, West Sussex.

Serving the aviation industry since 1985, we are the leading global aircraft component service provider for the aviation industry, specialising in bespoke aircraft Components and Support Solutions.

We are investing in our team to get the world flying again.

We are proud of our strong, diverse teams, who individually and collectively make Avtrade a great place to work. Our dedicated staff enable us to achieve our vision and goals, it is through them that make the biggest difference and what differentiates us from our competitors. We are committed to working with and supporting our employees who are the driving force behind our success, promoting training opportunities and encouraging personal development within the business.

Benefits of working for Avtrade:

• 25 days holiday
• Company pension scheme
• Perkbox - enjoy discounts including supermarket savings, cheap days out or money off a holiday
• Bupa Healthcare scheme
• Holiday buy/sell scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Annual company events such as summer and Christmas parties
• Teambuilding and social events
• Departmental BBQ’s
• Unlimited hot & cold drinks
• On-site free Parking along with free EV charging points
• Enhanced sick pay (subject to length of service)
• Games room (Xbox, TV and alternatives to unwind)
• Excellent career progression opportunities
• Ongoing training and regular reviews provide an opportunity for our employees to discuss and further their career paths.
• Trim Trail (1km walk around our scenic grounds)

This is an interesting and challenging role working in a fast-paced environment within the vibrant Procurement team. You will have the opportunity to develop both internal & external relationships whilst assisting to drive the business forward and develop your own career by building on your skills and knowledge.

Function:

To assist the Purchasing department with the review and purchase of inventory to meet business requirements. Liaise with suppliers and deliver a high-quality service level, ensuring on time deliveries. Develop Avtrade/Supplier relationships.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in sourcing inventory to quality and industry approved standards
• Obtain vendor quotes and input data onto system database
• To support Purchasing Executives to utilise Avtrade Pooling solutions, maintaining optimum inventory levels to support Avtrade business
• Assist in negotiations with Suppliers to obtain best price, terms and warranty
• Issue purchase orders on behalf of Avtrade

Requirements:

• Previous experience working in an administrative role within an office environment desirable
• Knowledge of aircraft components advantageous but not essential
• Professional, confident and courteous phone manner
• Excellent communicator at all levels, good at building relationships
• Capability to use initiative, aptitude to recognise and respond to problems

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £24,999.00-£28,484.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: PC06