Purchasing aviation Coordinator

Purchasing aviation Coordinator

Nr Brighton (Hassocks) - no public transport

£21000 to £26000

Hours of work are based on a 37.5 hour week, between the hours of 07:00 and 19:00, Monday to Friday.

Hunters’ client is a large and global aircraft components specialist offering a career opportunity. The Purchasing Coordinator reviews and purchases inventory to meet business requirements. The Purchasing Coordinator liaises with suppliers and delivers a high-quality service level, ensuring on time deliveries. Moreover, the Purchasing Coordinator develops Supplier relationships.

This is fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic aviation professional. Our client is looking for:

• A background within aircraft components, MRO or trading environment preferably within purchasing.
• Knowledge of aircraft components with awareness of component conditions, certification and airworthiness regulations.
• Understanding of IPC’s, alternative part numbers and aircraft effectivity would be beneficial.
• Essential A-levels A-C, a university degree or similar level qualification beneficial.
• Passion to develop in depth knowledge and skills within the Purchasing department.
• Proactive, self-motivated and driven to succeed in a busy environment.
• Analytical thinker with strong problem solving ability.
• Self-motivated, flexible and adaptable to work in a busy environment.
• Excellent communication skills at all levels, verbal and written.
• Enjoy engaging with customers, suppliers and internal departments, ability to build excellent relationships.
• Professional and confident telephone skills.
• Ability and drive to guide and mentor Purchasing Administrators.
• Strong organisation, time management and excellent administration skills.
• Excellent ability to multi-task, prioritise and meet deadlines.
• Good computer literacy, highly proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Language skills desirable.

Responsibilities:

• Purchase inventory for stock and specific customer requirements.
• Utilise Pooling solutions, maintaining optimum inventory levels to support business.
• Evaluate and recommend suppliers to quality and industry approved standards.
• Negotiate with Suppliers to obtain best price, terms and warranty.
• Issue purchase orders.
• Expedite open orders to achieve delivery requirements.
• Develop and maintain excellent supplier relationships.
• Co-ordinate with internal department to ensure PO compliance.
• Assist with department training and interdepartmental training of new staff.
• Obtain warranty return approvals and liaise with internal departments on rejected units.
• Organise supplier meetings including occasional travel to supplier sites.
• Produce & analyse reports, help to monitor departmental KPI’s.
• Identify, monitor and liaise with non-performing Suppliers.
• Monitor improvement measures with non-performing suppliers.