Purchasing Executive

AV TRADE; Sayers Common; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Perkbox & free fresh fruit

BUPA

Holiday buy/sell

Cycle to work

Company events

Games room

Free EV charging

Enhanced sick pay

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

Career progression

Job summary

Avtrade is seeking a Purchasing Executive to join the UK team. You will source and buy aircraft components, manage suppliers and support stock levels to meet customer requirements.

In a busy procurement environment you will ensure on-time delivery, maintain accurate records in Word, Excel and Outlook, and collaborate with internal teams to optimise costs, quality and service levels across the Avtrade network.

Qualifications

• Purchasing; 12 months + experience required.
• Knowledge of aircraft components with awareness of component conditions, certification and airworthiness regulations (preferred).
• Proactive, self-motivated and driven to succeed in a busy environment.
• Excellent communication skills at all levels, verbal and written, with good telephone manner and ability to multi-task.
• Good computer literacy; proficient in Word, Excel and Outlook; Nav/Quantum experience advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Purchase inventory for stock and specific customer requirements.
• Recommend, evaluate and performance manage suppliers to quality standards.
• Assist with training of new and existing staff in Purchasing Administration.
• Obtain warranty return approvals and liaise with internal departments on rejected units.
• Maintain optimum inventory levels to support Avtrade business and maximise stock potential.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Communication skills

Multitasking

Self-motivated

Attention to detail

Tools

Nav

Quantum

Excel

Outlook

Microsoft Word

Job description

Serving the aviation industry since 1985, Avtrade is a leading global aircraft component service provider to the aviation industry, specialising in bespoke aircraft Component and Support Solutions.

With a UK Headquarters and global offices in Dubai, Kuala Lumpur, Miami and China, we provide an extensive range of services through local support and dedicated account management to customers worldwide.

Benefits Of Working For Avtrade

• 25 days holiday


• Perkbox & free fresh fruit *


• BUPA *


• Holiday buy/sell scheme *


• Cycle to work *


• Company events such as summer and Christmas parties


• Departmental BBQs *


• Unlimited hot and cold drinks,


• Free EV charging points and free parking *


• Enhanced sick pay (subject to length of service)


• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay (subject to length of service)


• Games room (Xbox, TV and alternatives to unwind) *


• Employees career and progression is high on the agenda


• Ongoing training and regular reviews provide an opportunity for our employees to discuss their career paths


• Benefits indicated with an asterisk will not be available for vacancies outside the UK, so check with the relevant hiring manager for a full list for the specific country hiring.

This is a full-time position, working 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday (7.5 hours per day). Normal working hours will mainly be 9:00am to 5:30pm, with some weeks requiring 10:30am to 7:00pm.

Function

The Purchasing Team are responsible for the sourcing and selection of suitable, cost effective and reliable suppliers of aircraft components and business services, able to meet the business requirements.

The Purchasing Executive role will support business inventory requirements, internal and external customers with responsibilities associated with both tactical and strategic purchasing of aircraft components and business services. Working with Avtrade’s vendor base worldwide ensuring quality is in line with business objectives & policy, on time delivery and contract adherence whilst minimalizing costs. All functions to focus on stock availability, reducing costs and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Purchase inventory for stock and specific customer requirements


• Recommend, evaluate and performance manage suppliers to quality and industry approved standards


• Assist with training of new and existing staff, help support and develop the Purchasing Administration team


• Obtain warranty return approvals and liase with internal departments on rejected units


• Maintain optimum inventory levels to support Avtrade business and ensure stock is maximised to full potential.

Requirement

• Purchasing; 12 months + experience required


• Knowledge of aircraft components with awareness of component conditions, certification and airworthiness regulations, not essential but preferred


• Proactive, self-motivated and driven to succeed in a busy environment


• Excellent communication skills at all levels, verbal and written, with a good telephone manner and the ability to multi-task, prioritise and meet deadlines


• Good computer literacy, highly proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook with some experience with Nav, Quantum and web based Aircraft parts databases highly advantageous

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Why work at Avtrade?

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