Senior Buyer / Purchasing Manager

Senior Buyer / Purchasing Manager Location: Oxford Airport Hours: Full-time 08 30 Salary: £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 Responsibilities Source and qualify new suppliers of aircraft components, parts and materials (including OEMs, distributors and authorised channels) Manage supplier evaluation, onboarding and performance review processes Negotiate terms, contracts, pricing, lead-times and service levels Place purchase orders, monitor status, expedite when required, resolve delays/issues Work closely with engineering, MRO/maintenance, operations and finance / inventory teams to ensure parts availability, timely delivery and cost-effective procurement Prepare 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 ..... full job details .....