Materials Buyer Aviation

We currently have an exceptional opportunity with Shannon, Co. Clare based Aviation client for a highly motivated career focused and ambitious Materials Buyer seeking a role in a challenging, fast-paced and rewarding environment.
Position will be offered as full time permanent role with attractive package and excellent career progression opportunities on offer for the right candidate.
Duties and responsibilities are, but not limited to the following: Essential Job Function Sourcing, ordering & expediting all material requirements on the project ensuring they are delivered and available to Production as required to meet project milestones.
Accurate placement of orders for materials and services ensuring pricing, certification, shipping instructions & lead time information is correct.
As department point of contact for customer homebase materials point of contact, the Buyer will ensure information related to supply of customer supplied material is accurate and updated on project reports.
Utilization of all available supplier online sourcing and aircraft parts services e.g.
Inventory Locator System (ILS).
Processing the following order types: Purchase Orders, Repair Orders, Exchange Orders, Service Orders, Non-Stock Orders Updating of project reports on a daily basis to ensure all delivery dates, details on supply of alternate parts and relevant shipping information is accurate.
2 Working with freight & logistics partners to ensure accurate delivery of orders and resolving any logistical issues that arise within the supply chain.
Working closely with the Materials Co-Ordinator and Project Leader to ensure parts that cannot be sourced within the project ground time are prioritised & options to repair or fabricate these parts in-house are utilised Attending daily Departmental meetings providing up to date information on all supply chain related matters.
Be aware of contractual issues with customer with regards to part sign off limits, part pool / PBH agreements, fixed priced, T & M work and use of PMA material.
Looking to constantly innovate & introduce new material options for Production while not compromising on quality for the customer.
Collate required information and attend customer project pre-input and wash up meetings.
Action any items arising from these meetings.
Management & auditing of our supplier base to ensure all approvals are current and updated as required as well as ensuring best price, lead time, quality & service to the company.
Continuous monitoring of inventory levels with emphasis on MOQs, MOVs, life limited material & targeting zero material returns on each project.
Weekly monitoring of MRP and processing of MRP PRs for material replenishment.
Collecting quotes & negotiating T & Cs with Vendors.
Monitoring & managing of quarantine parts.
Creation of material master data.
Work closely with Materials Co-Ordinator/Shipping to ensure all core exchange parts are returned to vendors within agreed time frame and ensure no late return fees are incurred by the company.
Assisting the Finance Department in resolving any supplier related financial queries that may arise.
Provide an excellent customer service to in-house and external customers.
Ensure support to Production at main layover milestones, engine runs, ground checks and demo flight.
Any other duties and responsibilities identified by the Purchasing Leader and / or Materials Manager as it relates to Materials.
Candidate Requirements A minimum of 2 years relevant experience in a purchasing and supply chain role ideally within the aviation industry is required.
Qualification in IIPMM / APICS Purchasing, Logistics and/or Supply Chain is desirable with previous experience as a Material Buyer an advantage.
Strong IT Skills with experience working with modern ERP Systems.
Have a consistent high level of commercial awareness and a focus on continuous improvement.
Demonstrates and is passionate about delivering solutions for our customers.
Be aware of customer needs and makes decisions with customer in mind at all times.
Have a strong work ethic, be reliable, focussed, self-motivated with a positive attitude.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment handling multiple tasks with excellent attention to detail.
Good team player with strong interpersonal skills.
Typical Working Conditions Must satisfy and maintain the required medical standard.
Work is performed on site in Shannon.
PPE is provided by the company, and its use is mandatory in the performance of your work.
Must satisfy and maintain airport security requirements.
Skills: Supply Chain Procurement SAP Buyer Sourcing Logistics Benefits: Paid Holidays Group Life Assurance Health Insurance Parking