Purchasing Executive

**Purchasing Executive**

**Full Time**

**Based in Wokingham, Berkshire**

**Salary range: £25,000-£27,000**
- Do you have purchasing experience? Are you looking to grow your career in a busy procurement team?_

The small but growing Procurement Team at Avia Technique are looking for a confident and experienced Purchasing Executive to join their busy team managing a high-volume order book. Avia Technique are a growing aviation safety company based in Wokingham, Berkshire.

The role will work closely with the Planning & Purchasing team, assisting in the efficient and effective procurement of all goods and Services to assure continuous supply into the maintenance centre to meet customer demand. The role is required to provide daily administration of purchasing transactions and creation of various operational reports.

**Key responsibilities include**:

- Updating the purchasing support reports to determine quantities to be purchased, in collaboration with Planner / Buyer Purchasing Executive.
- Purchasing (including finding new suppliers, determining terms, negotiating prices) of:

- Consumables_
- Bonded stock from OEM’s and approved suppliers for repair departments_
- Engineering department requirements_
- Following-up on outstanding purchase orders
- Monitoring delivery dates and update the ERP system_
- To work in compliance with the MOE, and AS9100 Manuals at all times.
- Updating operational reports such as TAT report, Sales report, Quotes outstanding on a weekly basis
- Manage the weekly Critical and Top usage of parts lists
- Manage the reject and faulty parts from the stores department together with the quality department and finance department.
- Update part prices with OEM prices and lead times.
- Work together with Customer Service to ensure customer needs are met.
- Action monthly vendor performance reports
- Work with accounts to settle any outstanding invoice issues as well as updating suppliers of any invoice issues that are outstanding.
- Support other SK AeroSafety entities with regards to the remote Purchasing of parts/consumables as required.
- To complete any other tasks as delegated by the Supply Chain Manager to suit the needs of the other SK entities.

**Skills & Experience Required**:

- Ability to use Microsoft Office
- Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Self-Motivated
- Strong prioritisation skills and ability to manage own workload
- Experience in related industries (automotive, industrial, Supplier Tier 1) highly desirable
- Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong prioritisation skills and ability to manage own workload
- Creative, suggesting new ideas and problem solving strategies

Avia Technique has an excellent track record in training and development, and offers good rates of pay with annual performance increases together with a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

- Private Healthcare for all Employees and their family
- Monthly Bonus based on company performance
- 33 days holiday including bank holidays
- Enhanced Employer Pension contributions
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Tech Spend Scheme
- Long Service Awards

We are a great company to work for and have been awarded Investors In People (IIP) Silver so come and find out more

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £25,000.00-£27,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Work from home

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus scheme

Ability to commute/relocate:

- WOKINGHAM: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Procurement: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: One location