Purchasing Executive

Are you ready to lead the way in the world of aviation? We're on the lookout for an organised and Pro–Active Executive to join our team and help us reach new heights in achieving excellence.
Due to continued growth, we are looking to hire a Purchasing Executive to join our Procurement Department This is a full time, office–based position, working Monday to Friday from our Global Headquarters in Hassocks, West Sussex.
Serving the aviation industry since 1985, we are the leading global aircraft component service provider for the aviation industry, specialising in bespoke aircraft Components and Support Solutions.
We are investing in our team to get the world flying again.
We are proud of our strong, diverse teams, who individually and collectively make Avtrade a great place to work. Our dedicated staff enable us to achieve our vision and goals, it is through them that make the biggest difference and what differentiates us from our competitors. We are committed to working with and supporting our employees who are the driving force behind our success, promoting training opportunities and encouraging personal development within the business.
Benefits of working for Avtrade:
25 days holiday
Company pension scheme
Perkbox – enjoy discounts including supermarket savings, cheap days out or money off a holiday
Bupa Healthcare scheme
Holiday buy/sell scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Annual company events such as summer and Christmas parties
Teambuilding and social events
Departmental BBQ's
Unlimited hot & cold drinks
On–site free Parking along with free EV charging points
Enhanced sick pay (subject to length of service)
Games room (Xbox, TV and alternatives to unwind)
Excellent career progression opportunities
Ongoing training and regular reviews provide an opportunity for our employees to discuss and further their career paths.
Trim Trail (1km walk around our scenic grounds)
Purchasing Executive 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.
Specialised onsite training to get up to scratch with the industry standards.
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 & policy, on time delivery and contract adherence whilst minimalising 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 liase with internal departments on rejected units
Maintain optimum inventory levels to support Avtrade business and ensure stock is maximised to full potential.
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, prioritise 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