Procurement Administrator (Hertfordshire Area)

Candidates within 10 miles of Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire preferred.

About us

Aerospheres, a Krayden Company, is a trusted aerospace material supplier, providing the aviation industry with innovative solutions and exceptional, responsive service for over 30 years.

Since 1990, Aerospheres has been a reliable aerospace material distributor in the UK, supplying the commercial airline and MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul) sectors with a complete range of high-quality materials. Today, more than 800 airlines and maintenance facilities worldwide depend on our robust logistics network and our ability to source and deliver even the most hard-to-find materials - often with same-day or next-day turnaround.

Job Overview

You will work with Procurement team to drive efficiency and deliver cost savings, supplier rationalisation and to work with our Sales team to maintain optimum stock inventory to generate revenue and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the P2P process with a team of Procurement buyers
• Prepare and raise purchase orders and general stock replenishment
• Purchase goods, materials and components in line with customer demand
• Ensure stocking levels are at the optimum levels
• Resolve supplier quality material issues identified in warehouse (documentation and quality)
• Work with sales to provide general updates / changes to the open purchase orders
• Build, maintain and manage supplier relationships and keep up good communications
• Ensure that a professional and consistent approach is taken in relation to all supplier relationships
• Ensure compliance to company guidelines, purchasing policies and procedures
• Work closely with others in the procurement function and review opportunities for continuous improvement and business improvements

Competencies and Key Skills

• Familiarity with an integrated Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system would be beneficial
• Able to build and maintain effective and productive relationships with staff, stakeholders and suppliers
• Good communication, negotiation, interpersonal and influencing skills
• Able to manage time effectively, prioritise tasks and achieve set targets
• Commercial and financial awareness with a full understanding of how failure impacts the Business and customer order fulfilment
• Able to work well under pressure and handle emergency and stressful situations
• Keen attention to detail and accuracy

Qualifications and Experience Levels

• Previous experience of working in a purchasing team preferably within an Aerospace or manufacturing environment
• Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) or similar qualification or studying towards CIPS qualification would be beneficial
• Good knowledge of purchasing, negotiation, commercial understanding and cost breakdown
• Experience of working closely with suppliers
• Able to add value, reduce costs and input to business improvements
• Computer literate, with advanced Excel skills/abilities