Purchasing Specialist (Aviation Aftermarket)

Purchasing Specialist - Hybrid in UK (Crawley), potentially open to remote

About the Role: We are searching for a seasoned, highly motivated, and results-oriented Purchasing Specialist to join our team at Pioneer Aero Supply. In this pivotal role, you will be instrumental in ensuring the precision and accuracy of our inventory. Your primary responsibilities will include sourcing parts from the market, meticulously verifying paperwork to ensure alignment with documentation and condition specifications, and maintaining your own inventory. Additionally, you will evaluate larger purchasing opportunities and collaborate closely with each department to uphold our standards of excellence.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 4 years of measurable experience in Aviation Aftermarket trading
• The ability to work from the Crawley, UK warehouse a minimum of 1 day a week.
• Existing strong business relationships with individuals and companies in our market/industry
• Must have exceptional excel knowledge including the use of Vlookups and pivot tables.
• A strong analytical mind and ability to identify trends and anomalies in the market to gain competitive advantage.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Ability to navigate market conditions and make strategic purchases
• Responsive to internal and external stakeholders
• Exceptional negotiation and follow-up skills
• Flexible with a strong team spirit
• Willingness to learn, adapt, and grow with the company

Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with colleagues, vendors, and customers to understand their needs and ensure exceptional customer satisfaction.
• Learn and utilize CRM and data analytics tools to gather, analyze, and interpret data, identifying actionable purchase opportunities.
• Issue purchase orders based on internal needs and inventory levels, ensuring that materials are ordered in a timely and cost-effectively.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, and delivery schedules with suppliers to secure competitive pricing and favorable contract terms.
• Manage a personal inventory portfolio of around $1-2 Million, ensuring pricing is kept up-to-date and competitive.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs as shared by mgmt) and understand how you can use your KPI’s to make a positive impact and/or changes when KPI’s are lower than expected.  
• Gather in depth knowledge about market trends on assigned projects.
• Support marketing initiatives by sharing social media posts made by Pioneer, yourself or colleagues to promote sales, hiring or acquisition.
• Identify and develop new markets, enhancing purchasing reach and capabilities.
• Attend conferences, meetings, and industry events as necessary.
• Participate in team meetings to share insights and collaborate with colleagues.
  

Why Join Pioneer Aero Supply? We value integrity, operational excellence, and continuous growth. As an emerging key player in the aviation aftermarket sector, we provide our employees with opportunities to contribute to global aviation safety and reliability while developing their careers in a dynamic and collaborative environment. Join us and become part of a team committed to pioneering success in the aerospace industry.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
Pioneer Aero Supply is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information. We are committed to providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

We value diversity and inclusion in our workforce and strive to create an environment where all employees feel respected, valued, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and talents. We comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. If you require accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please contact HR@pioneer-aero.com.