Purchaser

Function

What does your role look like as a logistics buyer?

• As a Buyer, you ensure that aircraft parts, technical supplies and consumables are available on time, so that maintenance and operational teams can carry out their work without unnecessary delays.
• You translate requests from mechanics and technical managers into correct purchase orders based on part numbers, specifications, availability and urgency.
• Comparing quotations, critically assessing prices and margins, and negotiating supplier terms are among your standard responsibilities.
• You keep a close eye on the follow-up of orders, backorders, delivery times, international shipments and urgent AOG requests.
• For hard-to-source parts, you inventively seek out alternative suppliers or solutions, without losing sight of quality, traceability or operational safety.
• You maintain professional contacts with suppliers, logistics partners and internal technical teams, whilst monitoring clear agreements and short lead times.
• You carefully check and archive deliveries, purchasing documents, invoices and relevant technical certificates; where applicable, you pay attention to documentation such as EASA Form 1, FAA 8130-3 and traceability data.
• With clear reporting on stock, costs, delivery issues and potential savings, you help to further professionalise the purchasing and parts operation.

Profile

Do you recognise yourself in the profile below? Do not hesitate to get in touch with us:

• You bring several years of experience in technical purchasing or supply chain.
• A technical interest and the ability to work with part numbers, technical information and inventory data help you to quickly make the right purchasing decisions. Experience in aviation maintenance, MRO, Part-145 or a comparable technical environment is a strong asset.
• You have a passion for aviation.
• Negotiating does not deter you: you are confident in approaching suppliers specifically about price, terms, availability and delivery times, and take a clear stance when the situation calls for it.
• Accuracy, discretion and safety awareness are essential, as you work with critical components, confidential information and operational requests with short lead times.
• You communicate fluently in English, work independently but actively seek alignment with colleagues and suppliers, and quickly pick up new ERP, inventory or purchasing software.
• A can-do attitude, self-direction and team focus make the difference when priorities change unexpectedly.
• As you work at the airport, you are open to a security screening.

Organisation

Our client is a Belgian aviation company based at Antwerp-Deurne Airport. They specialise in specialised aviation operations, international missions and support for government and defence organisations. The fleet consists of specialised aircraft deployed worldwide in challenging operational conditions.

Offer

What can you count on in this vacancy?

• A full-time position of 38 hours per week with a permanent contract and a gross monthly salary tailored to experience and expertise, indicatively between € 3,200 and € 4,500.
• A comprehensive package including meal vouchers of € 10 per working day, a premium hospitalisation insurance and a group insurance with no personal contribution.
• Via a cafeteria plan, you gain access to various options including supplementary insurance, guaranteed income and pension building.
• Mobility budget.
• Mobile phone and laptop (Apple) and a flat-rate allowance for home internet use.
• Up to one remote working day per week is possible, with a flat-rate home working allowance of € 157 from the moment the arrangement applies.
• You enjoy 20 statutory holiday days and 12 ADV days.
• A transparent working environment.
• You work full-time in Antwerp, at the airport.
• The organisation is growing rapidly and offers room to develop into a broader role as a technical buyer, parts coordinator or procurement specialist, depending on your ambitions and development.