Materials Procurement Specialist

4 weeks ago


Gatwick, United Kingdom Ascend Airways Full time
Job Title: Materials Controller

Ascend Airways is seeking a highly skilled Materials Controller to join our team at London Gatwick. As a Materials Controller, you will be responsible for the procurement and logistics of aircraft requirements, including AOG and ADD demands, as well as routine stock purchasing.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Purchase inventory for stock and specific aircraft requirements, including AOGs and ADDs.
  • Organize shipping and prioritize appropriately as per demand status.
  • Ensure exchanges and PBH supplied parts are closed in line with agreed terms to avoid unnecessary costs.
  • Maintain inventory levels and consigned stock at line stations, including consumable and rotable parts, and ensure accuracy of stock and warehousing by using computer-based stock control functions such as receipt, dispatch, and transfer processes.
  • Work closely with accounts to ensure invoices are processed in line with business requirements and net terms.
  • Collaborate with Maintenance Control and Technical Services to ensure good information flow at all times.
  • Ensure quality is adhered to following regulatory requirements and report any breaches of quality standards to ensure quality is maintained.
  • Identify and implement or improve costs and time-saving initiatives using lean processes.
Requirements:
  • Purchasing experience of 2+ years, preferably in an aviation environment.
  • Logistics and shipping experience of 2+ years, preferably in an aviation environment.
  • Knowledge of aircraft components, including awareness of component conditions, certification, and airworthiness regulations.
  • Proactive and able to work independently on tasks to completion.
  • Excellent team ethics and communication skills at all levels, and able to use all forms of communication effectively.
  • Good computer literacy, with experience of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, and SharePoint.
  • Experience with Business Central or other aircraft parts platforms is required.
  • 145/ASA100 inspection experience is an advantage.
  • Ability to hold a full airside pass.
  • Clean driving license.


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