Volantes Recruitment

Aircraft Purchaser/ Buyer Volantes Technical Recruitment are seeking an Aircraft Purschser / Buyer for one of our leading corporate aviation clients. Our client offers a fantastic working enviroment with excellent benefits and job satisfaction. This will be a full time role based in Oxfordshire working Monday to Friday Requirements Develop and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers to ensure continuity, reliability, and cost efficiency. Negotiate pricing agreements and service level agreements to ensure best value and timely supply. Monitor supplier performance, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations, quality standards, and delivery timelines. Collaborate with stores and maintenance teams to forecast demand and manage stock levels. Implement strategies to reduce AOG response times and improve material availability. Ensure all procured items comply with airworthiness certification requirements (EASA Form 1, FAA 8130-3, CAA Form 1). Support accurate record-keeping in the maintenance management system or ERP. Ensure all purchasing and material handling activities comply with UK CAA, EASA, 2-REG regulations, and internal Part 145/CAMO procedures. Maintain documentation and traceability for all aircraft materials, ensuring audit readiness. Support internal and external audits, addressing non-conformances and implementing corrective actions with direction from the MSC Manager. Optimise cost, quality, and delivery performance. Analyse purchasing data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement. Work closely with the Finance department to manage cost controls and reporting. Contribute to fleet planning and aircraft acquisition projects by providing procurement insights and material readiness assessments.