Job Description

All Locations
Bournemouth
Position
Supply Chain/Procurement
Vacancy Type
Permanent
Function
Contracts Commercial & Supply Chain
Careers Site Advertising End Date
27 Sep 2025

The RoleAre you detail-oriented, organised, and ready to support a fast-paced supply chain team in the aviation sector? Draken Europe is looking for a Purchasing Assistant to join our team and play a key role in supporting our supplier approval process and procurement operations.



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Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager, you'll be responsible for providing administrative support to the supplier approval and audit process, managing purchase orders, and maintaining procurement systems. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the smooth operation of a dynamic and mission-critical department.



Key Responsibilities


Complete new supplier set-up and reapproval/audit processes Review purchase requisitions against the preferred supplier list Process and amend purchase orders as required Expedite orders and maintain the open order book Produce management information reports Ensure procurement system compliance with internal procedures
What You'll Bring


Strong communication and relationship-building skills A collaborative team player with excellent organisational skills Proficiency in MS Office (Excel knowledge desirable) Experience with ERP/MRP systems is a plus Financial and commercial awareness Ability to obtain and hold SC-Level security clearance
Why Join Draken Europe?



At Draken, we're committed to excellence in aviation and defence. You'll be part of a team that values continuous improvement, safety, and innovation--supporting operations that make a real difference.

Our employee values

Draken is committed to eliminating unlawful and unfair discrimination and we celebrate the differences that a diverse workforce brings. A range of perspective and talent supports our values and drives our success, with a mix of voices generating better discussions, business decisions and outcomes for all.



At all our sites internationally, every member of the Draken Europe team is accountable to ensure that we are all treated fairly and with respect.



We are also an Armed Forces friendly organisation, and as part of our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, welcome applications from veterans and services spouses and partners who met the criteria in our job specifications.



In line with our Disability Confident Commitments, we provide reasonable adjustments to facilitate our interview process, please liaise with us if any reasonable adjustments are required.




About UsWhether it is adversarial support, electronic attack or customised rotary-wing training, we offer the most accurate and advanced readiness training in the industry. Our vast, differentiated fleet, cutting edge hardware and experienced instructors are engaged to help your mission take off.

Being ready is not only a matter of when. But where. We provide services in the UK, US and across the NATO countries. Making sure that our allies can manoeuvre around defeat and prepare to prevail.