Expeditor- Procurement

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Our client is currently seeking an adept purchasing professional to become part of their dynamic team as an Expeditor. Reporting to the Purchasing and Supply Chain Manager, this newly established position is to accommodate ongoing business expansion and to provide support for EMEA operations.Role: Aircraft Component Material Expeditor (Purchasing)Location: Near ReadingStatus: Full-time/PermanentRequirements: HybridSalary: On application.Going strong for over a decade, the company was created to provide the utmost support for various Aircraft Safety and Survival equipment to their customers in aviation. The company is guided by its core values and continuously aims for excellence and growth, through expert customer service, quality and commitment.Responsibilities:Collaborate with EMEA and other European entities to ensure a consistent supply of goods to the manufacturing facility, encompassing the procurement of goods, materials, and services to meet customer demands.Direct communication with suppliers, distributors, and agents to guarantee timely delivery of parts to meet key performance indicators (KPIs) for turnaround times (TAT) in the main repair workshop.Emphasize cost reduction and negotiate optimal deals while enhancing quality and supply.Manage material ordering and arrange prompt delivery according to supply chain requirements.Ensure all procurement activities adhere to the company's best practices, ethics, principles, and processes.Expedite materials to meet agreed turnaround times across the EMEA region.Generate ideas and strategies to enhance operational efficiencies, add value, improve business performance, and contribute to the strategy of continuous improvement.Manage critical lists across EMEA.Identify excess inventory for potential resale packages.Proficient in managing and monitoring forecasts.Proficient in MS Office software, particularly complex Excel spreadsheets.