Technical Purchaser

It's worth changing! Helvetic Airways operates flights to destinations in Europe and Northern Africa, mainly leisure markets, on its behalf and as a wet-lease partner for Airlines, Tour Operators and private operators with growing potential.  

The candidate is a competent, self-motivated individual responsible for the procurement of materials and components required to maintain and overhaul the Helvetic Airways Fleet. In this position, you are responsible for the end-to-end processing and management of the whole supply chain to have the right parts at the right time in the right place.  

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Technical Purchaser is responsible for: 

• Procurement of components and materials required to maintain and overhaul the assigned aircraft fleet

 • Manage and track sale / purchase / loan / exchange orders and commercial conditions 

• Monitor and execute aircraft spare part pool contracts 

• Monitor and manage the home base stock, including the parts consumption and the stock levels 

• Evaluate, select and manage material suppliers 

• Ensure compliance to the Helvetic MOE and EASA rulemaking framework of the purchased material and components 

• Support of the invoice review process 

• Liaise with the maintenance organisation and the airline in regards to material and supply chain requests 

• AOG duty coverage 

Candidates must have:

• Excellent knowledge of material and component procurement and repair cycle management requirements 

• Experienced in logistics/supply chain and customs clearances processes

• Knowledge of aviation regulation (EASA Part-145 and Part-CAMO) 

• Understanding of material inventory and stock values 

• Knowledge of fleet technical aspects and AOG recovery 

• Proficiency of the English language (B1 Level) and preferably german (A-Level) 

• Being familiar with the aviation industry and regulatory framework 

• AMOS knowledge would be desirable, and understanding of the MS Office 365 Suite 

• Able to work under pressure and on irregular working times to cover AOG duties. 

We are offering you:

• Excellent infrastructure within own Helvetic Hangar located at Zurich Airport 

• A competitive salary package 

• Attractive travel benefits 

• Attractive conditions with our partner 

Are you interested? Take your chance to take off with us personally and professionally.