Job Title: Buyer
Location: Bishops Stortford
Employment Type: Permanent
Start Date: ASAP
Working Hours: Monday- Thursday (08:30- 17:00), Friday 08:30- 15:30.

Benefits: 

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Salary Exchange Pension Scheme   
• Employee Assistance Programme  
• Life Assurance  
• Employee Cash Plan  
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Schemes  
• Professional Growth and Development  
• State-of-the-art Equipment and Technology  
• Ongoing Training and Certification Programmes 

About the Role

The Buyer will be responsible for buying of all materials in a timely and cost-effective manner under the guidance of the Purchasing Manager. 
Key Responsibilities
 

• Purchasing a wide range of aircraft parts and materials in-line with operational procedures.
• The timely placement/fulfilment of purchase orders (PR-POs) and delivery of parts in-line with operational requirements (MR).
• Resolving and investigating Supply Chain errors and examining via root cause analysis.
• Ensuring the highest level of service is provided and maintained for both internal and external Suppliers.
• 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
• Identifying new suppliers including discount structures and volume rebates
• Progress chasing 

Candidate Requirements

• Demonstrable experience in a similar role within a manufacturing environment
• Experience within aerospace industry desirable
•  A high level of Supplier Relationship Management services experience with focus of delivering value.
• Conscientious, confident and computer literate.
• Well organised and articulate.
• Excellent attention to detail skills.
• A good working knowledge of Industry, Databases and appropriate software packages.
• Full Clean UK Driving Licence

Why Work with JMC Aviation?

At JMC Aviation, we specialise in aviation recruitment across engineering services and training to airlines, MROs and OEMs, leasing and asset management companies, and component overhaul organisations. With deep industry knowledge and a global network, we match the right talent to the right roles — contract or permanent.

Industry-leading compliance support
Fast onboarding and documentation assistance
Dedicated recruitment consultant
Placements across the globe
Extensive experience and knowledge of the aviation sector

How to Apply

Submit your up-to-date CV, along with copies of right to work documents 

Compliance & Equal Opportunities

JMC Aviation is committed to equal opportunity and diversity in the workplace. All applicants will be considered based on merit, qualification, and business need, regardless of age, gender, nationality, or background. We operate in full compliance with global aviation recruitment regulations.

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