JMC Aviation are working with a FBO company based in Stansted, looking to recruit a new Purchaser to join their team.
This client is well known for outstanding levels of service in their FBO facility, offering outstanding customer service to their high-end clientele from arrival to aircraft. The family run business aids their candidates in building their skills to excel in their roles.
This is a Fixed Term Contract based in Stansted, working 0830 – 1700 Monday to Friday.
Salary and Benefits
– Competitive Salary
– Generous Annual Leave
– Pension Scheme
– Employee Assistance Programme
– Life Assurance
– Employee Cash Plan
– Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Schemes
– Professional Growth and Development
– State-of-the-Art Equipment and Technology
– Ongoing Training and Certification Programmes
– Career Advancement Opportunities
The Role
The primary purpose of this role is to carry on purchase of aircraft parts, related materials and services to support on-time delivery of aircraft coming to maintenance at the company.
Other duties involve:
– The day to day operation of the Purchasing function.
– Purchasing a wide range of aircraft parts, materials and related equipment in line with operational procedures and requirements and at the most competitive price.
– Timely placement of purchase orders and delivery of parts in line with operational requirements.
– Secure material delivery progress by chasing vendors and logistics providers in order to secure aircraft on-time delivery.
– Maintaining inventory levels within approved guidelines.
– Resolving and investigating supply chain errors and examining via root cause analysis.
– Creating and updating daily shortage reports.
– Continually improving purchasing methods in a bid to drive down external spend.
– Assisting in developing and implementing policies and procedures for Materials Purchasing and ensuring these are understood and adhered to.
– Identifying new suppliers including discount structures and volume rebates.
– Ensuring the highest level of service is provided and maintained for both internal and external customers.
– Providing clearance information to the responsible courier / freight forwarder for all imports, within regulations of Customs and Excise.
– Out of hours AOG support as and when required.
– Occasional weekend work support might be required.
– Perform any other duties within your capabilities as directed by the Company
Skills and experience required.
In order to be successful in this role the Purchaser will need to demonstrate the following skills and attributes:
– Demonstrable experience in a similar role in an aviation purchasing environment.
– Experience with logistics and import/export regulations is preferred.
– Computer literate with experience in ERP software and Microsoft Office.
– Excellent organisational and communication skills.
– Full Clean UK Driving Licence – due to location
– Maintain strict company and customer confidentiality.
– Attend and pass successfully all mandatory trainings & assessments according to the area of activity
If you think this is the role for you and you have the necessary skills and attributes, please apply today or contact JMC Aviation for more details.
Please note that due to the high level of applicants we will only be contacting shortlisted candidates regarding this role.
For this opportunity JMC Aviation Ltd is acting as an employment agency.