AV TRADE
Purchasing Executive
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Serving the aviation industry since 1985, Avtrade is a leading global aircraft component service provider to the aviation industry, specialising in bespoke aircraft Component and Support Solutions.
With a UK Headquarters and global offices in Dubai, Kuala Lumpur, Miami, and China, we provide an extensive range of services through local support and dedicated account management to customers worldwide.
Benefits Of Working For Avtrade
- 25 days holiday
- Perkbox & free fresh fruit *
- BUPA *
- Holiday buy/sell scheme *
- Cycle to work *
- Company events such as summer and Christmas parties
- Departmental BBQs *
- Unlimited hot and cold drinks,
- Free EV charging points and free parking *
- Enhanced sick pay (subject to length of service)
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay (subject to length of service)
- Games room (Xbox, TV and alternatives to unwind) *
- Employees' career and progression is high on the agenda
- Ongoing training and regular reviews provide an opportunity for our employees to discuss their career paths
- Benefits indicated with an asterisk will not be available for vacancies outside the UK, so check with the relevant hiring manager for a full list for the specific country hiring.
This is a full-time position, working 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday (7.5 hours per day). Normal working hours will mainly be 9:00am to 5:30pm, with some weeks requiring 10:30am to 7:00pm.
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Function
The Purchasing Team are responsible for the sourcing and selection of suitable, cost-effective, and reliable suppliers of aircraft components and business services, able to meet the business requirements.
The Purchasing Executive role will support business inventory requirements, internal and external customers with responsibilities associated with both tactical and strategic purchasing of aircraft components and business services. Working with Avtrade’s vendor base worldwide, ensuring quality is in line with business objectives and policy, on-time delivery, and contract adherence while minimizing costs. All functions to focus on stock availability, reducing costs, and customer satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities
- Purchase inventory for stock and specific customer requirements
- Recommend, evaluate, and performance manage suppliers to quality and industry-approved standards
- Assist with training of new and existing staff, help support, and develop the Purchasing Administration team
- Obtain warranty return approvals and liaise with internal departments on rejected units
- Maintain optimum inventory levels to support Avtrade business and ensure stock is maximized to full potential.
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Requirement
- Purchasing; 12 months + experience required
- Knowledge of aircraft components with awareness of component conditions, certification, and airworthiness regulations, not essential but preferred
- Proactive, self-motivated, and driven to succeed in a busy environment
- Excellent communication skills at all levels, verbal and written, with a good telephone manner and the ability to multi-task, prioritize, and meet deadlines
- Good computer literacy, highly proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook with some experience with Nav, Quantum, and web-based Aircraft parts databases highly advantageous
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Why work at Avtrade?
We are proud of our strong, diverse teams, who individually and collectively make Avtrade a great place to work.
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