As Purchasing Officer, you will be responsible for the end-to-end purchasing process including:

Purchasing & Supply Coordination

• Process and expedite purchase orders ensuring accurate and timely delivery.
• Respond to urgent AOG (Aircraft on Ground) requirements to minimise operational delays.
• Source aircraft parts and equipment that meet customer requirements.
• Negotiate with suppliers to secure competitive pricing and delivery timelines.

Stakeholder & Supplier Management

• Liaise with internal Sales, Customer Service teams and operational departments regarding materials pricing, lead times and arrival updates.
• Maintain open communication with suppliers regarding quality, availability and delivery.
• Work with freight forwarders and customs agents to coordinate inbound shipments and customs clearance.
• Source new vendors and alternative suppliers to maintain supply continuity.

Inventory & Cost Management

• Maintain sufficient inventory levels while minimising financial impact on the business.
• Maintain accurate records of part numbers, lead times, pricing and supplier information.
• Minimise surplus stock and support working capital efficiency.
• Support budget controls through material variance monitoring and cyclical stocktaking.

Compliance & Administration

• Reconcile goods receipt and invoice discrepancies.
• Approve import freight, duty and customs invoices.
• Manage returns of new parts to vendors for credit or replacement.
• Maintain quarantine stock registers and ensure stock remains current.
• Ensure all handling of company and customer materials complies with Jet Aviation policies.

Additional Duties

• Provide support for warranty and exchange issues where required.
• Ensure compliance with distributor and service centre agreements.
• Actively support Jet Aviation Core Values and Safety, Security and Environmental policies.