Aviation Materials & Stores Manager

VSE Aviation; Shannon; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Pension Contributions

Job summary

VSE Ireland is looking for a Materials Manager - Administration to oversee stores and purchasing activities at Shannon. The role involves managing RFQs, tooling PO processes, and ensuring MOE storage facilities meet QA standards.

The successful candidate will coordinate with QA, maintain supplier performance, and ensure proper handling of aircraft spares in line with EASA 145 regulations. A strong focus on process improvement and training is required.

Qualifications

• Certificate level in a relevant discipline or 2 years direct experience in an aviation spares discipline.
• Must be conversant with EASA 145 Regulations regarding the acceptance, storage and handling of all types of Aircraft spares.
• Must be computer literate and familiar with Microsoft Office with emphasis on Excel.
• Possess good communication skills.
• Hold a full clean driver’s licence.
• Experience purchasing aircraft material.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the stores and purchasing departments under the manager’s control, ensuring policy and procedures are followed.
• Ensure personnel training and competency are up to date.
• Manage RFQ process for procurement of parts, quotes, approvals, purchases and invoicing.
• Attend production meetings and report status of parts process to management.
• Manage PO process for tooling parts, sub vendor and facility requests.
• Ensure MOE storage facilities are compliant and liaise with QA for audits.
• Address corrective actions from compliance audits under direction of the Maintenance Manager.
• Assess suppliers and review Approved Vendor Register monthly; identify compliance issues.
• Monitor supplier performance in cost and delivery for maximum service levels.
• Oversee incoming inspection, storage, and classification of components and tools.

Skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Excel

ERP system

Attention to detail

Education

Certificate in a relevant discipline or 2 years aviation spares experience

Tools

ERP system

Microsoft Office

Job description

VSE Ireland is looking for a Materials Manager - Administration to oversee stores and purchasing activities at Shannon. The role involves managing RFQs, tooling PO processes, and ensuring MOE storage facilities meet QA standards.

The successful candidate will coordinate with QA, maintain supplier performance, and ensure proper handling of aircraft spares in line with EASA 145 regulations. A strong focus on process improvement and training is required.