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Junior Buyer / Purchasing Assistant Location: Oxford (or as applicable) Hours: Full-time 08:0016:30 (some flexibility/stand-by may apply) Salary: £26,000£28,000 per annum Role Purpose We are looking for a young, driven individual who is keen to embark on a career in aviation procurement. You will assist in the purchasing team, learning the ropes of sourcing, order placing, supplier follow-up, and supporting the full purchasing lifecycle. This is a fantastic opportunity to build a career in aviation, work alongside experienced buyers, and grow into a more senior procurement role. Key Responsibilities - Support the purchasing team in day-to-day procurement tasks (raising POs, tracking orders, liaising with suppliers) - Monitor supplier delivery status, follow up on delayed items, escalate issues appropriately - Assist with supplier information gathering, data entry, maintaining supplier records and documentation - Help prepare reports and basic dashboards (e.g., PO status, supplier lead-times, spend data) - Collaborate with operations, engineering and inventory teams to ensure parts/spares flow is maintained - Undertake training and development in purchasing/procurement processes, aviation parts compliance and supplier management - Conduct supplier and part-qualification checks under supervision - Support ad-hoc purchasing projects and continuous improvement initiatives Requirements & Attributes - Keen interest in procurement, supply-chain or aviation industry (even if minimal direct experience) - Switched on attitude self-starter, curious, willing to learn, good with detail - Good communication skills (written and verbal) and ability to work collaboratively in a team - Good numerical skills and comfortable working with data/spreadsheets - Organised, able to juggle multiple tasks and follow up appropriately - Preferably degree or equivalent qualification (but not essential if attitude and aptitude are right) - Interest in aviation and willingness to undergo training, adapt and grow within the role What We Offer - Salary of £26k-£28k - Entry-level role into aviation procurement with structured training and growth path - Work in a dynamic aircraft-services business, gaining exposure to aviation components and supplier ecosystem - Supportive team and real career development potential JBRP1_UKTJ