Junior Buyer / Purchasing Assistant

Location: Oxford (or as applicable)
Hours: Full-time 08 30 (some flexibility/stand-by may apply)
Salary: £26,000 £28,000 per annum

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.

• 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

• 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

• 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