Senior Purchaser

Volantes Technical Recruitment are seeking two purchasers on behalf of our long-standing client to work in Bournemouth.

• Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits!
• Great Work-Life Balance with a 5-5-4 Shift Pattern!
• Opportunities for professional development!

Responsibilities:

• Ensure the cost-effective procurement of aircraft spares and services to meet the needs of the MRO
• Ensure all 3rd party cores are observed and returned to retailers as mandated by time scale
• Support aircraft maintenance checks undertaken at remote bases
• Ensure accuracy of all orders inclusive of cost, purchasing method and linked requisitions
• Ensure expediting and progression is conducted, recorded and uploaded to the MRO software
• Forward planning and coordination with engineering, planning and commercial is conducted
• Ensure timely updates to the MRO RoW of all parts purchased and their schedule for delivery
• Ensure warehouse staff are collectively informed of inbound priorities
• Ensure the imports / exports coordinator is fully aware of inbound priorities
• Daily reporting to the Procurement shift lead and engineering as required
• Support for project reporting and governance against performance KPIs

Skills, Qualifications and Experience required:

• Experience working within purchasing in a manufacturing or engineering environment
• Understanding of manufacturing practices
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build relationships with suppliers
• Highly self-motivated and directed, with keen attention to detail
• Strong organisational skills
• Able to prioritise and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
• Ability to work in a team-oriented, collaborative, and proactive environment

In addition to a Competitive Salary, we will offer you:

• Great work life balance with a 5-5-4 shift pattern
• Competitive Group Pension Scheme
• Comprehensive Life Assurance *
• Comprehensive Income Protection *
• Comprehensive Travel Insurance *
• Comprehensive Private Healthcare (after successful passing of probation) *
• Free Car Parking
• 2 Paid Volunteering Days each calendar year (subject to line manager approval)
• Investment in Training, Qualifications and Professional Development