Senior Purchasing Executive

Avtrade Ltd.; Hassocks; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global aircraft component service provider is seeking a Senior Purchasing Executive to assist the Purchasing Team Leader. This role involves managing purchasing activities, ensuring adherence to processes, and liaising with suppliers to maintain high service levels. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in aircraft components and purchasing, contributing to the smooth operation of daily activities.

Benefits

25 days holiday

BUPA

Cycle to work

Company events

Departmental BBQs

Unlimited hot and cold drinks

Free EV charging points and parking

Enhanced sick pay

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Games room

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of experience purchasing aircraft component inventory for stock.
• Excellent knowledge of aircraft components, conditions, certification, and airworthiness regulations.

Responsibilities

• Support the Purchasing Team Leader in delivering high-quality service.
• Coordinate daily activities of the Purchasing Team, managing priorities.
• Purchase inventory for stock and specific customer requirements.

Skills

Customer Service

Negotiation

Purchasing

Job description

Serving the aviation industry since 1985, Avtrade is a leading global aircraft component service provider, specializing in bespoke aircraft component and support solutions.

With a UK headquarters and offices in Dubai, Kuala Lumpur, Miami, and China, we offer a wide range of services through local support and dedicated account management to customers worldwide.

Benefits of working for Avtrade:

• 25 days holiday
• BUPA *
• Cycle to work *
• Company events such as summer and Christmas parties
• Departmental BBQs *
• Unlimited hot and cold drinks
• Free EV charging points and parking *
• Enhanced sick pay (subject to length of service)
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay (subject to length of service)
• Games room (Xbox, TV, and other activities)
• Opportunities for career progression
• Ongoing training and regular reviews to discuss career paths

*Benefits marked with an asterisk are not available for vacancies outside the UK. Please check with the relevant hiring manager for country-specific details.

Function:

To assist the Purchasing Team Leader in ensuring smooth, efficient, and timely operation of all daily purchasing activities. To ensure adherence to processes and company procedures, and to liaise with suppliers to deliver high-quality service levels and on-time deliveries. Develop relationships with Avtrade and suppliers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Purchasing Team Leader in delivering high-quality service to customers and internal departments
• Coordinate daily activities of the Purchasing Team, managing priorities effectively
• Purchase inventory for stock and specific customer requirements
• Assist with reviewing and purchasing non-stock items and commercial buys, including standing orders and specific requirements
• Utilize Avtrade pooling solutions to maintain optimal inventory levels to support business needs

Requirements:

• Experience in an aircraft component, MRO, or trading environment is essential
• At least 4 years of experience purchasing aircraft component inventory for stock
• Excellent knowledge of aircraft components, including conditions, certification, and airworthiness regulations
• Good understanding of IPCs, alternative part numbers, and aircraft effectivity
• Experience in leading people is beneficial

See the full job description in the attachment.

Why work at Avtrade?

We pride ourselves on our diverse teams, which make Avtrade a great place to work.

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Please download the supporting documents below:

Senior Purchasing Executive.pdf

Skills for the job: Customer Service, Negotiation, Purchasing

Benefits include BUPA, Cycle to Work, Fresh Fruit, Buy/Sell Holiday Scheme, Perkbox

Reeds Lane, Sayers Common, Hassocks, West Sussex, BN6 9JQ, United Kingdom