Trainee Buyers (FTC / 12 Months)

STS Aviation Services is hiring Trainee Buyers in Birmingham, United Kingdom.

Position Summary:

STS Aviation Services is rapidly growing and we are looking for new team members to be part of our journey as the leading UK MRO. If you want to be part of the next chapter of our journey playing a key role at our Hangar in Birmingham then we’d love to hear from you.

This is a hugely exciting time to join us, so if you want to join a growing, dynamic organisation, where you have opportunity to make a real difference, we want to hear from you.

STS Aviation Services are looking to recruit a trainee buyer to join our purchasing department on a 12 month fixed term contract. The ideal candidate will be an experienced buyer who is capable of supporting the purchasing of a range of materials to facilitate the ongoing requirements of a high profile military aircraft project as well as supporting a number of commercial aviation maintenance and modification projects within the division. Ensuring a consistent flow of essential components and parts to deliver project excellence on time and within budget.budget.

Job Duties:

• Ensure on time supply of all materials for the relevant projects as well as ensuring minimum stock levels of consumables across the business are maintained”.
• Competitively purchase equipment, components, tooling and other bought in items as directed
• Ensuring that the purchased items conform to the relevant aviation standard and design specification
• Order consumables for the Structures, Avionics, Mechanical, Electrical, Facilities and Commercial departments.
• Source and engage with third party suppliers for bought in services
• Ensure up to date feedback regarding prices and supply capabilities are measured in order to provide ‘Latest Indicated Costs’ (LIC) budget for each project.
• Develop supplier relationships in order to achieve best value is achieved from suppliers, including price, delivery time and quality.
• Update purchase orders and requests for service.

Basic Requirements:

• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent communication skills
• Eligible to live and work in the UK
• The role will require the individual to obtain airside passes, as well as completing security vetting (SC).

In return, you can expect a Competitive Salary, Company Pension Scheme, Free Onsite Parking and Death in Service benefit.

About STS Aviation Services:

STS Aviation Services operates four state-of-the-art aircraft hangars, two interior modification facilities and more than 40 line maintenance stations both stateside and aboard. These facilities, and the expert personnel that call each home, fuel the company’s drive to seamlessly blend a growing portfolio of MRO services to deliver all-encompassing aircraft maintenance, engineering and modification solutions to the global aviation industry.

To learn more about STS Aviation Services and what makes it the company with “Solutions to Keep You Flying,” please visit www.stsaviationgroup.com or call 1-800-800-2400.

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