Reporting to the
AOG Desk Supervisor, the
AOG (Aircraft on Ground) Buyer will join the Engineering Purchasing Team to procure and maintain the availability of aerospace components required to support short term defects across the
Jet2.com airline fleet.
You will work closely with
Maintenance Control and
Stores to support all
Aircraft on Ground (AOG) and
Accepted Deferred Defects (ADDs), ensuring materials are sourced and delivered within the required time frame. You will help create and implement supplier development plans in line with performance, communication and conflict management whilst ensuring all material and logistical requirements are set for maintenance schedules. You will also be responsible for the progress of orders and manage transactions and contracts which will include quote comparisons to ensure minimal cost and maximum availability of components.
In addition, you will evaluate and report day-to-day progression of areas within the Team and explore opportunities of improvement to the business.
After a period of training, the AOG Buyer will work a 4 on 4 off shift pattern.The successful candidate will have
proven purchasing experience, preferably in an aerospace environment and be able to demonstrate
strong negotiation skills along with the ability to interpret and understand current market conditions. You will also bring a technical and commercial insight to the role with an operational and hands-on approach.
In return, we offer an
excellent salary and benefits package with
fantastic opportunities for progression in a growing business.
This is a great opportunity to be part of an exciting forward thinking business. We operate scheduled leisure flights to holiday destinations in the Mediterranean, the Canary Islands and European Leisure Cities from our 9 UK bases.
Help us to send our all-important customers on holiday with
Jet2.com and
Jet2holidays!!
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