AOG desk buyer - Logistics/Materials Support in Yeadon

Job Description

AOG Buyer – Logistics/Materials support

We’re looking for a proactive and resourceful AOG (Aircraft on Ground) Buyer to join our dynamic Engineering Purchasing Team. In this fast-paced role, you’ll play a vital part in ensuring critical aerospace components are sourced quickly and efficiently—helping us resolve short‑term defects and keep the Jet2.com fleet moving. If you thrive under pressure, enjoy problem-solving, and want to make a real impact behind the scenes of a leading airline, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

About Us

Jet2.com is one of the UK\’s leading leisure airlines, committed to delivering a high-quality service to our customers. We pride ourselves on our award-winning friendly culture, dynamic working environment, and dedication to providing an excellent travel experience.

Why Join Jet2.com?

Alongside a competitive salary and fantastic career development opportunities, we offer our valued colleagues a comprehensive range of benefits, including:

• Contributory Pension Scheme: Secure your future with our contributory pension plan.
• Annual Pay Review: Stay rewarded with yearly salary reviews.
• Generous Discretionary Profit Share Scheme: Share in our success with our profit-sharing programme.

Work-Life Balance:

• 29 Days Holiday Per Annum: Enjoy ample time off to recharge and relax.
• Colleague Discounts: Save on flights with Jet2.com, holidays with Jet2Holidays, and more!

Peace of Mind:

• 3x Salary Life Assurance: Benefit from financial security with our life assurance plan.

Career Growth:

• Fantastic Career Development Opportunities: Advance your career with us through numerous growth prospects.

What will you do in the role?

You will work closely with Maintenance Control and Stores to support all Aircraft on Ground (AOG) and Acceptable Deferred Defects (ADDs), ensuring materials are sourced and delivered within the required time frame. You will help create and implement supplier development plans in line with performance, communication and conflict management whilst ensuring all material and logistical requirements are set for maintenance schedules. You will also be responsible for the progress of orders and manage transactions and contracts which will include quote comparisons to ensure minimal cost and maximum availability of components.

In addition, you will evaluate and report day-to-day progression of areas within the Team and explore opportunities of improvement to the business. After a period of training, the AOG Buyer will work a 4 on 4 off shift pattern.

The successful candidate

• Will have proven purchasing experience, preferably in an aerospace environment
• Experience within logistics/materials support
• Be able to demonstrate strong negotiation skills along with the ability to interpret and understand current market conditions
• You will also bring a technical and commercial insight to the role with an operational and hands-on approach

Join our exciting, forward-thinking team and be part of a dynamic business! At Jet2.com, we operate scheduled leisure flights from our 14 UK bases to stunning holiday destinations across the Mediterranean, the Canary Islands, and Europe\\\’s most captivating cities.

Help us create memorable holiday experiences for our valued customers with Jet2.com and Jet2holidays!