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Buyer

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • Logistics
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You should have Level 2 education or equivalent experience, knowledge of BA Engineering IT systems, inventory management, logistics, airworthiness, and supplier management.
  • You will manage material expenditures, ensure supplier compliance, prioritize tasks, communicate effectively, collaborate with teams, and produce departmental reports while updating company systems.

Requirements

  • Education to Level 2 (or educational equivalent)
  • Alternatively, possesses equivalent experience
  • Good knowledge of BA Engineering IT systems, including EWS/SAP
  • Sound knowledge of material movements & logistics processes & procedures
  • Good knowledge of supply chain inventory management processes & procedures
  • Proven procurement or inventory management experience at appropriate level
  • Good awareness of Airworthiness Requirements with a good understanding of those requirements relating to component documentation
  • Supplier management experience

Responsibilities

  • Ensures control of expenditure on materials/services in line with the assigned financial plan.
  • Adherence of the component scrap process in accordance with the BA Financial Standing Instructions.
  • Ensure the provision of aircraft materials/services from our Suppliers are carried out in accordance with their contractual obligations.
  • Prioritisation, planning and organisation of both individual and team tasks as part of set objectives, ensuring that all reporting lines are adhered to and relevant departmental, team and individual objectives are fulfilled.
  • Ensures high-quality communication takes place with all stakeholders, suppliers and customers and that this takes place in a timely and accurate manner.
  • Expected to work collaboratively within the department and throughout the airline, its partners and suppliers.
  • Departmental report production and presentation. Compilation of data and statistics, which may be from internal or external sources and transferring to local systems as required.
  • Input to and updating of company systems and processes.

FAQs

What is the primary responsibility of the Buyer role at British Airways?

The primary responsibility of the Buyer is the end-to-end management of the purchase and repair order process within Supply Chain to fulfill the delivery of aircraft materials.

What qualifications are required for the Buyer position?

Candidates should have education to Level 2 or equivalent experience, along with good knowledge of BA Engineering IT systems, material movements, logistics processes, and procurement or inventory management experience.

What kind of experience is preferred for this role?

Proven procurement or inventory management experience at an appropriate level, as well as supplier management experience, is preferred.

Are there opportunities for career development in this role?

Yes, this role offers excellent career development opportunities within British Airways, allowing employees to take on new challenges and work collaboratively across the entire organization.

What benefits do employees receive when joining British Airways?

Employees receive access to staff travel benefits, including unlimited standby tickets on British Airways flights, along with discounted 'Hotline' airfares for themselves, friends, and family.

How does British Airways approach inclusion and diversity?

British Airways is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where diverse representation is valued, encouraging individuals from all backgrounds to contribute their originality, creativity, and identity.

What is the work environment like for the Buyer position?

The work environment encourages collaboration within the department and throughout the airline, with a focus on timely and accurate communication with stakeholders, suppliers, and customers.

The flag carrier of the United Kingdom

Travel & Leisure
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1919
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

At British Airways, we take huge pride in our past – but we’re looking to the future as an airline that loves embracing the best of modern Britain. Our country’s creativity, diversity, style, wit and warmth are the same special qualities that make us who we are. Now, we’re looking to build on this spirit and passion to make tomorrow even better. If you’re made the same way as us, discover how great it feels to connect Britain with the world, and the world with Britain like no one else.

Benefits

  • Discounted travel

    Heavily discounted air travel for yourself, friends and family accompanied with a generous annual leave entitlement or 26 days to turn your bucket list into reality.

  • Champion Sustainability

    Play a part in driving our sustainability agenda through fundraising for charity partners, volunteering for charities or championing our colleague diversity networks.

  • Become an ambassador

    Access our Graduate and Apprentice Networks to learn from current and former colleagues on our schemes, and volunteer to inspire the next generation to consider an aviation career.