Job Description

Company Overview

Eastern Airways is a diverse UK Regional Airline operating a mixture of Scheduled, Contract, Charter and ACMI operations throughout the UK and mainland Europe. Although headquartered in Humberside, bases are situated throughout the UK. Planned growth is providing the opportunity for a variety of recruitment opportunities.

Summary

We are currently seeking an experienced

Purchasing Supervisor

within the engineering department to be based at Humberside Airport.

As a key procurement specialist, you will be responsible for strategically sourcing and purchasing engineering products and services from both UK and global suppliers. This role offers you the opportunity to influence company-wide procurement practices across diverse engineering categories and international supply markets.

Responsibilities

Responsible for a variety of activities within the Supply Chain Lifecycle; sourcing, negotiating, placing & managing contracts, Overseeing worldwide market enquiry and purchasing from known and new suppliers for procurement and sales of aircraft parts, tools, materials, consumables and services for the maintenance of Eastern Airways aircraft, and able to lead negotiations & selection of 'best buy' with suppliers (based on cost, quality, technical requirements, delivery time and reliability of suppliers). Serving as a point of contact for procurement enquiries within the working day and within reason, out of hours as well. Able to identify, assess and qualify new suppliers, and create and manage contractual documentation using digital purchasing systems. Ensuring that progress chasing is carried out to ensure timely delivery of all procured goods and spares. Willing to collaborate and ensure effective communication with colleagues across engineering and compliance relating to requirements and standards to problem solve to achieve project milestones. Developing and maintaining procedures to ensure that stock levels of regularly used aircraft spares are appropriate across all bases. Make visits to third party company businesses, customers and sites as appropriate, to develop working relations to ensure stores/logistics business development. Involved with cross-functional continual improvement initiatives which promote value to Eastern Airways.

Requirements

Must have experience within the Aviation or Automotive industry Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills Have experience in Supply Chain, Procurement and/or Contract Management Have strong organisational and time management skills Supplier Evaluation and Contract Negotiation skills Strong analytical capabilities with proven abilities to interpret procurement data and insights Capable of thriving in a dynamic, high-energy team environment Adaptable to travel to various sites across the UK as needed Will have knowledge of the integrated supply chain and database systems, as well as Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word and Excel, as needed.

What we offer:

An environment that encourages growth and allows employees to be heard. A competitive salary package A company pension scheme Medical Insurance Life Insurance
If you are ready to take your career to new heights with Eastern Airways, we invite you to apply today and become an integral part of our team!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Company pension Free parking Life insurance On-site parking Sick pay
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Purchasing Supervisor