**Lead procurement excellence across complex aerospace supply networks**
The
**Production Buyer (IES-buyer)**
plays a critical role in ensuring uninterrupted aviation operations through the strategic sourcing and procurement of aircraft parts and materials. This position directly impacts operational efficiency, supplier performance, and cost optimization within a highly regulated aerospace environment. As part of Emapta's premium talent network, this role offers a long-term career path aligned with global standards, enabling you to contribute to complex supply chain ecosystems while continuously advancing your expertise.
**About the Client**
Our client is a
**leading force in the UK's aerospace and defence sector, with a legacy spanning over a century in British manufacturing**
. As part of a multi-million-pound aviation group, they deliver end-to-end engineering, manufacturing, and maintenance solutions to globally recognized industry leaders. With over 700 professionals and a strong commitment to quality, compliance, and innovation, they continue to set standards in reliability and performance across aviation operations.
**Responsibilities**
- Purchase aircraft parts and materials in line with operational and compliance requirements
- Manage purchase orders from requisition to fulfillment, ensuring timely delivery
- Investigate supply chain issues and perform root cause analysis for resolution
- Maintain high service standards for both internal stakeholders and external suppliers
- Secure competitive pricing while maintaining quality and compliance standards
- Support development and implementation of procurement policies and procedures
- Identify new supplier opportunities, including pricing structures and volume benefits
- Monitor international shipments and ensure compliance with customs regulations
- Prepare and maintain regulatory reports, including HMRC and export compliance documentation
- Oversee inventory processes including stock control and annual stock take reporting
- Manage return-to-parts materials, donor units, and service exchanges through workflows
- Control consignment stock across internal and external locations
- Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to ensure continuity and timely updates
- Administer procurement workflows through internal systems to meet SLA targets
- Source materials through third-party marketplaces and validate supplier approvals
- Handle supplier complaints and manage expectations through effective communication
- Provide feedback on non-compliance and coordinate technical information across teams
- Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to drive performance and growth
- Gather market intelligence to inform pricing, performance, and business opportunities
- Support commercial teams with supplier insights and new service opportunities
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and process optimization efforts
- Support business development activities related to supplier engagement
**Qualifications**
- **3 to 5 years of experience in Supplier Relationship Management with a focus on value delivery**
- **Strong understanding of procurement processes within aviation or related industries**
- High level of organization, attention to detail, and analytical capability
- Proficiency in
**ERP, WMS, CRM platforms, and relevant procurement systems**
- Ability to analyze supplier data, identify trends, and provide actionable insights
- Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex concepts clearly
- Demonstrated strategic thinking in supplier management and long-term planning
- Proven ability to lead initiatives, influence stakeholders, and champion change
- Experience in cross-functional collaboration within operational environments
- Capability to identify and implement process improvements for efficiency and performance
**Job Overview**
Employment Type: Full time
Shift: Day shift, flexible (8AM-5PM UKT), Weekends off
Work Setup: Work from home
**Benefits**
- Private Medical Insurance
- Work from home arrangement
- Access to Sportmaster
- Career growth opportunities
- Global career exposure
- Diverse and supportive work environment
- Unlimited upskilling through Emapta Academy courses (Want to know more? Visit:
**https://emapta.com/training-calendar/**
)
**Join the Top 1% Talent. A better career. A better life.**
At Emapta, we don't just offer jobs-we build long-term global careers for the top 1% of talent. As we expand into North Macedonia, we are committed to creating opportunities that go beyond employment: where you are valued, supported, and empowered to grow alongside some of the world's leading businesses.
With over 1,000 clients globally and a team of 12,000+ professionals across 20 offices worldwide, you will be part of a high-performing, international environment without leaving your home country. Here, you are an extension of global teams, trusted to deliver meaningful outcomes and real impact.
If you are ready to elevate your career, work with purpose, and be part of a company that invests in your future.
#EmpoweringPeople #EmaptaEra
The
**Production Buyer (IES-buyer)**
plays a critical role in ensuring uninterrupted aviation operations through the strategic sourcing and procurement of aircraft parts and materials. This position directly impacts operational efficiency, supplier performance, and cost optimization within a highly regulated aerospace environment. As part of Emapta's premium talent network, this role offers a long-term career path aligned with global standards, enabling you to contribute to complex supply chain ecosystems while continuously advancing your expertise.
**About the Client**
Our client is a
**leading force in the UK's aerospace and defence sector, with a legacy spanning over a century in British manufacturing**
. As part of a multi-million-pound aviation group, they deliver end-to-end engineering, manufacturing, and maintenance solutions to globally recognized industry leaders. With over 700 professionals and a strong commitment to quality, compliance, and innovation, they continue to set standards in reliability and performance across aviation operations.
**Responsibilities**
- Purchase aircraft parts and materials in line with operational and compliance requirements
- Manage purchase orders from requisition to fulfillment, ensuring timely delivery
- Investigate supply chain issues and perform root cause analysis for resolution
- Maintain high service standards for both internal stakeholders and external suppliers
- Secure competitive pricing while maintaining quality and compliance standards
- Support development and implementation of procurement policies and procedures
- Identify new supplier opportunities, including pricing structures and volume benefits
- Monitor international shipments and ensure compliance with customs regulations
- Prepare and maintain regulatory reports, including HMRC and export compliance documentation
- Oversee inventory processes including stock control and annual stock take reporting
- Manage return-to-parts materials, donor units, and service exchanges through workflows
- Control consignment stock across internal and external locations
- Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to ensure continuity and timely updates
- Administer procurement workflows through internal systems to meet SLA targets
- Source materials through third-party marketplaces and validate supplier approvals
- Handle supplier complaints and manage expectations through effective communication
- Provide feedback on non-compliance and coordinate technical information across teams
- Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to drive performance and growth
- Gather market intelligence to inform pricing, performance, and business opportunities
- Support commercial teams with supplier insights and new service opportunities
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and process optimization efforts
- Support business development activities related to supplier engagement
**Qualifications**
- **3 to 5 years of experience in Supplier Relationship Management with a focus on value delivery**
- **Strong understanding of procurement processes within aviation or related industries**
- High level of organization, attention to detail, and analytical capability
- Proficiency in
**ERP, WMS, CRM platforms, and relevant procurement systems**
- Ability to analyze supplier data, identify trends, and provide actionable insights
- Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex concepts clearly
- Demonstrated strategic thinking in supplier management and long-term planning
- Proven ability to lead initiatives, influence stakeholders, and champion change
- Experience in cross-functional collaboration within operational environments
- Capability to identify and implement process improvements for efficiency and performance
**Job Overview**
Employment Type: Full time
Shift: Day shift, flexible (8AM-5PM UKT), Weekends off
Work Setup: Work from home
**Benefits**
- Private Medical Insurance
- Work from home arrangement
- Access to Sportmaster
- Career growth opportunities
- Global career exposure
- Diverse and supportive work environment
- Unlimited upskilling through Emapta Academy courses (Want to know more? Visit:
**https://emapta.com/training-calendar/**
)
**Join the Top 1% Talent. A better career. A better life.**
At Emapta, we don't just offer jobs-we build long-term global careers for the top 1% of talent. As we expand into North Macedonia, we are committed to creating opportunities that go beyond employment: where you are valued, supported, and empowered to grow alongside some of the world's leading businesses.
With over 1,000 clients globally and a team of 12,000+ professionals across 20 offices worldwide, you will be part of a high-performing, international environment without leaving your home country. Here, you are an extension of global teams, trusted to deliver meaningful outcomes and real impact.
If you are ready to elevate your career, work with purpose, and be part of a company that invests in your future.
#EmpoweringPeople #EmaptaEra
