Materials Purchaser - Base Maintenance

The Materials Purchaser is responsible for providing purchasing and logistics support to all Base Maintenance Business Units. This role ensures the timely procurement and delivery of consumable, rotable, and expendable materials required to support aircraft maintenance activities and maintain on-time aircraft delivery.The successful candidate will manage material requirements, coordinate with suppliers and customers, provide accurate delivery updates, expedite critical orders, and support continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain and purchasing functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Procure consumable, rotable, and expendable materials in accordance with requirements raised through the maintenance management system or by Check Leaders.
• Attend daily operational meetings and provide accurate updates on material availability, outstanding orders, and anticipated delivery dates.
• Ensure purchasing activities support aircraft turnaround targets and proactively communicate any potential material shortages or delivery risks to relevant stakeholders.
• Provide regular status updates to Check Leaders, internal departments, and customers regarding material availability, delivery schedules, and issue resolution.
• Liaise effectively with external customers and suppliers to ensure queries and material requirements are addressed as a priority.
• Expedite urgent material requests through close coordination with approved suppliers and vendors.
• Monitor supplier performance and proactively follow up on outstanding orders to improve delivery timelines.
• Ensure all purchase orders are raised accurately, with correct pricing, delivery requirements, and supporting information recorded at the point of order placement.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date order status information within the company ERP and inventory management systems.
• Coordinate and support customs clearance requirements and provide documentation required for goods receipt and invoice processing.
• Manage rotable exchange transactions, ensuring components are returned within agreed contractual terms to avoid late return penalties or additional charges.
• Review historical material usage and upcoming maintenance workloads to minimise unnecessary purchasing and optimise stock utilisation.
• Ensure all purchase orders are receipted and closed promptly to facilitate supplier payment processing.
• Support the completion of aircraft visits by ensuring all associated sales orders can be invoiced in a timely manner.
• Promote effective use of company systems and maintain high standards of data accuracy and housekeeping.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance material availability, purchasing efficiency, and operational performance.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties as required by the Company.

Core Competencies Technical & Professional Skills

• Knowledge of procurement processes, inventory management, and supply chain operations, or the ability to develop these skills quickly.
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of the operational impact of material availability within an aircraft maintenance environment.
• Proficient in the use of ERP systems, purchasing platforms, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to maintaining accurate records and data integrity.

Personal Attributes

• Self-motivated with a proactive and solution-focused approach to work.
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure, both independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrates initiative and accountability in achieving objectives and resolving issues.
• Flexible and adaptable, with a positive attitude towards change and continuous improvement.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to build effective working relationships with customers, suppliers, and internal departments.
• Ability to communicate material requirements, risks, and deliver expectations clearly and professionally.

Additional Requirements

• Full commitment to flexible working practices and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Appreciation of the critical role material availability plays in supporting aircraft maintenance operations and customer delivery commitments.
• Ability to successfully complete any competency assessments required by the Company.
• Be able to pass a 5-year background check.
• Fluent in English both written and oral.
• Ability to pass pre-employment medical screening.
• Permission to live and work in Ireland without restriction.