Purchasing Team Leader

4 weeks ago


Burgess Hill, United Kingdom First Recruitment Services Limited Full time

Purchasing Team Leader - Aviation

Full time permanent role - office based

Mon-Fri 0900-1730

Burgess Hill area based. Due to office location it is essential to be a driver and have your own transport. Plenty of free parking available on site.

Salary £40000-£49000 depending on experience plus excellent company benefits

We are delighted to be working alongside our superb and very successful client who are a world leading aviation service provider. This is a brilliant chance to join a large and very established company who offer an excellent working environment and longterm career opportunities.

**The role**:
This is an interesting and challenging role working in a fast-paced environment within the vibrant procurement team. You will have the opportunity to develop both internal & external relationships whilst assisting to drive the business forward and developboth your teams & your own career by building on skills and knowledge.

The Purchasing Team are responsible for the tactical and strategic component part sourcing by selection of suitable, cost effective and approved suppliers in order to maximise revenues and meet business objectives.To oversee the buying team in the purchaseof inventory to meet business requirements. Lead, mentor and develop a successful purchasing team to develop business opportunities with suppliers in order to maximise revenue, margin and quality of inventory and minimise cost. Manage suppliers to ensure ontime delivery and high service level.

**Responsibilities and duties**:
Assist Manager in the development of the Purchasing team and function

Lead and develop the team to maximise business opportunities and performance

Maintain optimum inventory levels to support business

Source Suppliers to Quality and Industry approved standards

Develop business and supplier relationships

Purchase for stock and specific customer requirements

Mentor team on best negotiation techniques/skills when dealing with suppliers to obtain best price, terms and warranty

Issue purchase orders on behalf of the company

Manage daily rota and leave calendar, team activity and delegate tasks as required, encourage team work and manage conflicts

Review daily and weekly reports and organise Purchasing Team meetings

Monitor purchasing activity and performance ensuring maximum cost savings are achieved

Monitor market trends and developments to ensure the stock portfolio is kept up to date and as profitable as possible

Produce daily/weekly reports on Purchasing team performance in accordance with department KPI's

Create and evaluate reports on supplier performance, raise non-conformance issues within the team and across internal departments

Assist Manager to maintain accurate procedures and processes to ensure continued process improvement, accuracy and efficiency

Complete Purchasing team's appraisals, monitor performance and support with recruitment as when required

Ensure training guides for the Purchasing Team are kept current, train other departmental staff in Purchasing functions and processes

Promote adherence to Export Control regulations and ensure a full understanding of how it effects the teams responsibilities.

Assist Manager with any other duties as required

**Experience / competencies required**:
Strong experience in an aircraft component, MRO or trading environment

Strong experience of purchasing aircraft component inventory for stock preferable

Minimum 2 years' experience within a supervisory role preferable

Essential A-levels A-C, a university degree or similar level qualification beneficial

Extensive understanding of airframe rotables and aircraft components including component condition, certification and airworthiness

Excellent understanding of IPC's, alternative part numbers and aircraft effectivity

Awareness of component condition, certification and airworthiness regulations

Ability to utilise web based Aircraft parts databases confidently

Inventory Management experience and proven track record in Procurement

Experience in vendor management and performance

First rate negotiation skills, a decision maker with robust problem solving ability

Ability to successfully plan and coordinate team activity to ensure high performance

Excellent leadership skills and ability to mentor and train team members

Highly proficient verbal and written communication skills

Analytical thinker with good reporting skills

Strong integrity and honesty, maintaining high professional boundaries and standards

Flexible and adaptable to work in a busy environment

Self-motivated with the desire to succeed and meet deadlines

Good knowledge of Export and Import procedures and controls

Good computer literacy levels, proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook

Ability to travel as and when required

First Recruitment Services is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.



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