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PurchaserBuyer

MPI have a contract vacancy for a Purchaser for our aviation based customer based at Stansted Airport.

JOB PURPOSE: The Purchaser will be responsible for the efficient and effective running of the Purchasing department under the guidance of the Base Maintenance Manager. The ability to multi task and work under pressure are essential requirements of this role

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• The day to day running of the Purchasing department.

• Purchasing a wide range of aircraft parts and materials in line with operational procedures.

• The timely placement of purchase orders and delivery of parts in line with operational requirements.

• Maintaining inventory levels within approved guidelines.

• Resolving and investigating supply chain errors and examining via root cause analysis.

• Ensuring parts and materials are purchased at the most competitive price.

• Creating and updating daily shortage reports.

• Continually improving purchasing methods in a bid to drive down external spend.

• Identify new suppliers including discount structures and volume rebates.

• Progress chasing.

• To carry out a comprehensive review of the Purchasing function and its methodology and identify and suggest operational improvements for approval by the Line Manager

• Ensuring the highest level of service is provided and maintained for both internal and external customers.

• Assisting to ensure stringent material control is in place to ensure company targets are met with regards to spend, Inventory levels, usage, scrap etc.

• Assist in developing and implementing policies and procedures for Materials Purchasing and ensuring these are understood and adhered to.

• To provide clearance information to the responsible courier / freight forwarder for all imports, within regulations of Customs and Excise.

• Out of hours AOG support as and when required.

Perform any other duties within your capabilities as directed by the Company

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL

• Demonstrable experience in a similar role in a purchasing environment 

• Computer literate with experience in ERP software and Microsoft Office.

• Excellent organisational and communication skills

• Full Clean UK Driving Licence – due to location

DESIRABLE

• Aviation experience; however not essential

Must have use of own vehicle (due to limited public transport in the area)

Contract to start ASAP

3 Months – 4 Months 

£ TBD

Monday – Friday 08.00 am – 16.30pm

Candidates must have use of own vehicle (due to limited public transport in the area)

To apply please email a CV to Kerrie Hill 

I would like to apply for the post of PurchaserBuyer bases at your esteemed organisation. I have attached my CV.

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