Job Description
R O L E T I T L E – P L A N N E R B U Y E R
R O L E P U R P O S E – Responsible for the planning, ordering and supply of approved materials to meet customer requirements. Responsible for managing the strategic supplier base, ensuring compliance with CAA & EASA P145. Coordinate material provisioning to introduce new products.
D I R E C T O R A T E – Materials Operational Support
J O B F A M I L Y – B A A E
Accountabilities:
· Managing the acquisition and disposal of materials to meet BAAE/BA objectives and budgets.
· Using available planning information and systems to effectively forecast material requirements.
· Managing a delegated section of the Material Supply process.
· Work with programmes team to introduce new products.
· Ensuring that all material planning, purchasing and disposal activities at BAAE conform to BA corporate procedures.
· Involvement in the goal setting process for the team and individually.
· Negotiating best value and working on cost saving initiatives with suppliers.
· Action materials buying plan, BOM amendments and performance measures for materials team, communicate as appropriate to suppliers and internal stakeholders.
· Maintaining and developing materials planning systems, processes and documentation.
· Analyse data and produce business and statistical reports as required.
· Identify and mitigate risks to material supply.
· Manage open order book in conjunction with Material Agent.
Skills / Capabilities
· Strong communicator, ability to engage suppliers and influence performance.
· Able to negotiate effectively to obtain best value.
· Ability to manipulate data in excel, highly PC literate – good SAP knowledge.
· Ability to prioritise and judge urgency of work to meet deadlines.
· Work well under pressure and respond in a timely manner to requests for data or analysis.
· Project management skills with strengths in providing analytical analysis to influence direction and decision making.
· Excellent IT written, communication, oral and presentation skills.
· Legal and regulatory airworthiness awareness.
· knowledge of aircraft maintenance environment and how it interacts with material consumption.
· Ability to prioritise and demonstrate good time management skills.
Qualifications / Experience
· MCIPS qualified would be an advantage (Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply).
· Minimum 5 GCSEs, or equivalent, at grade C or above, including English and Maths, HNC/HND or Degree level is desirable.
· 2 years experience of working within a materials supply environment, at an MRO or similar environment desirable.
· Proficient with Microsoft Office.
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: From £33,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Free or subsidised travel
- Gym membership
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
- Wellness programme
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Barry: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Please tell us what attracted you to this role and what skills and attributes you believe you can bring to the role?
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 12/05/2023
Reference ID: Planner Buyer - British Airways Avionic Engineering