Purchasing aviation Coordinator

Purchasing aviation Coordinator

Nr Brighton (Hassocks) - no public transport

£30,000

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. This Purchasing role requires purchasing experience combined with knowledge of aircraft components. 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.