Material Operations assistant

Shorterm group are currently working with an international airline company in their maintenance facility based in Cardiff. They are currently looking to take on 4 Expeditor/Progress Chasers/Materials operation assistants, to help chase and track required parts. Responsibilities: Responsible for managing the purchasing order book ensuring timely delivery of material to meet TRT and other due dates and for being the primary interface with the suppliers, providing delivery information to internal Workshops. Liaising with suppliers to chase ordered parts. Liaising with suppliers and shipping companies to track parts. Ensuring that quality standards are adhered to. Ensuring timely payments are made. Managing external repairs for allocated workshops, responsible for meeting performance criteria and for participating in CI initiatives and objectives. Approving repair quotations and scrap requests, negotiating best value and working on cost saving initiatives with suppliers. Ensure the MRP systems are up to date. Location: Cardiff Shift: Week days, Must be open to flexible working hours and shifts. Minimum 6 months contract. Requirements: Relevant Business/Technical qualification is an advantage. Strong communicator, ability to engage suppliers and influence performance. Ability to manipulate data in excel, highly. PC literate Ability to gather, process and present data in a user-friendly format. Good written communication skills. Able to prioritise and judge urgency of work to meet deadlines. Working experience or knowledge of maintenance company processes, procedures and regulatory requirements an advantage. Working experience or knowledge of a buyer./Expeditor or related area is an advantage. Able to cope with and work under pressure. Must have Full right to work in the UK. If you feel you are a suitable candidate, please apply or contact Callum Withey for more information