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Job summary
A recruitment agency is looking for a Junior Buyer/Purchasing Assistant to join their procurement team in Oxford. The successful candidate will support various purchasing tasks, monitor supplier deliveries, and collaborate with other teams. Ideal for individuals eager to develop a career in aviation procurement, this entry-level role offers structured training and growth opportunities in a dynamic environment., with a salary range of £26,000 to £28,000 per annum.
Benefits
Qualifications
- Keen interest in procurement, supply chain, or aviation industry.
- Self-starter with a curious attitude and good attention to detail.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team.
Responsibilities
- Support day-to-day procurement tasks and supplier follow-up.
- Monitor supplier delivery status and elevate issues appropriately.
- Assist with supplier information gathering and data entry.
Skills
Education
Location: Oxford (or as applicable)
Hours: Full-time 08 30 (some flexibility/stand‑by may apply)
Salary: £26,000 £28,000 per annum
We are looking for a young, driven individual who is keen to embark on a career in aviation procurement. You will assist in the purchasing team, learning the ropes of sourcing, order placing, supplier follow‑up, and supporting the full purchasing lifecycle. This is a fantastic opportunity to build a career in aviation, work alongside experienced buyers, and grow into a more senior procurement role.
- Support the purchasing team in day‑to‑day procurement tasks (raising POs, tracking orders, liaising with suppliers)
- Monitor supplier delivery status, follow up on delayed items, elevate issues appropriately
- Assist with supplier information gathering, data entry, maintaining supplier records and documentation
- Help prepare reports and basic dashboards (e.g., PO status, supplier lead‑times, spend data)
- Collaborate with operations, engineering and inventory teams to ensure parts/spares flow is maintained
- Undertake training and development in purchasing/procurement processes, aviation parts compliance and supplier management
- Conduct supplier and part‑qualification checks under supervision
- Support ad‑hoc purchasing projects and continuous improvement initiatives
- Keen interest in procurement, supply‑chain or aviation industry (even if minimal direct experience)
- Switched on attitude, self‑starter, curious, willing to learn, good with detail
- Good communication skills (written and verbal) and ability to work collaboratively in a team
- Good numerical skills and comfortable working with data/spreadsheets
- Organised, able to juggle multiple tasks and follow up appropriately
- Preferably degree or equivalent qualification (but not essential if attitude and aptitude are right)
- Interest in aviation and willingness to undergo training, adapt and grow within the role
- Salary of £26k-£28k
- Entry‑level role into aviation procurement with structured training and growth path
- Work in a dynamic aircraft‑services business, gaining exposure to aviation components and supplier ecosystem
- Supportive team and real career development potential
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