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Senior Buyer / Purchasing ManagerLocation:Oxford AirportHours:Full-time 08:0016:30Salary:£40,000£45,000 per annum Role Purpose As the Senior Buyer / Purchasing Manager you will take ownership of the sourcing, negotiation, procurement and supply-chain activities for aircraft components, spares and associated materials. You will build and manage supplier relationships (including new supplier onboarding), oversee order expediting and ensure that inventory and purchasing strategies align with operational readiness and cost control. Key ResponsibilitiesSource and qualify new suppliers of aircraft components, parts and materials (including OEMs, distributors and authorised channels)Manage supplier evaluation, onboarding and performance review processesNegotiate terms, contracts, pricing, lead-times and service levelsPlace purchase orders, monitor status, expedite when required, resolve delays/issuesWork closely with engineering, MRO/maintenance, operations and finance / inventory teams to ensure parts availability, timely delivery and cost-effective procurementPrepare regular reports and dashboards (e.g., spend analysis, supplier performance, lead-time tracking, savings achieved)Develop and maintain purchasing policies, procedures and best practice (ensuring compliance with aviation regulations, quality standards, traceability etc.)Support forecasting and inventory planning: ensuring minimum stock levels, review of slow-moving items, and alignment with business demandProvide out-of-hours/stand-by support on a rotating basis for urgent procurement issuesMentor and collaborate with junior team members in the purchasing function (if applicable)Requirements & ExperienceExtensive procurement/sourcing experience within the aviation sector (aircraft components/spares)Proven track record in supplier sourcing and management, contract negotiation, cost control and supply-chain optimisationStrong understanding of aviation regulatory/quality requirements (for example OEM requirements, traceability, part-qualification, vendor non-conformance)Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (to build supplier relationships and collaborate across internal teams)High level of analytical ability and comfort with data and reporting (MS Excel, ERP/MRP systems)Good organisation and prioritisation skillsable to handle competing demands and urgent issues in a dynamic aviation environmentAble to work flexibly (evenings/week-end stand-by when required)Ideally degree qualified or equivalent in business/engineering/supply chain discipline (or demonstrable equivalent experience)What We OfferDynamic and growing aviation business with global reachOpportunity to shape and develop the purchasing/supply-chain functionCollaborative team environment with real impactTraining/development opportunitiesTPBN1_UKTJ