At a Glance
- Tasks: Purchase goods and services to meet operational needs while ensuring quality and delivery.
- Company: Join RH Aero Systems, a leader in aviation support equipment and services.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, pension scheme, health care plan, and 25 days annual leave.
- Other info: Opportunity for remote work and continuous professional development.
- Why this job: Be part of a dynamic team that values reliability, readiness, and relentless pursuit of excellence.
- Qualifications: Experience in purchasing and supplier management is preferred.
Location: Derby
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent
Hours: 38 hours per week, Mon-Fri (opportunity to work from home 2 days per week after completion of successful training period)
Salary: £30,000 - £32,000 (dependant on experience)
Benefits: Company Pension - matched contribution scheme, Westfield Health care plan - after 3 months. 25 days paid annual leave plus all UK Statutory Bank Holidays. We have kitchen facilities on our site and provide free tea and coffee for our employees.
About RH Aero Systems: RH Aero Systems is setting the standard for aviation support equipment and services. Through our industry-leading businesses - Rhinestahl and RH Aero Systems - we deliver capability across custom-designed Ground Support Equipment, OEM-licensed engine and airframe tooling, 26 global service centers and innovative engineered solutions for OEMs, MROs and Operators worldwide. RH Aero Systems global headquarters are in Mason, Ohio, USA.
We take great pride in our Values and embody them in everything we do professionally:
- Reliable: We consistently deliver outstanding quality and performance. Our reliability builds trust and long last partnerships.
- Ready: We are always prepared, flexible and within reach ready to act when it matters most.
- Relentless: We are determined to pursue our goals with unwavering passion, resilience, and the will to overcome any challenge.
About the role: The role of the Buyer is responsible for the purchase of goods, materials and services to ensure that the company’s operational needs are met, considering price, quality and delivery to ensure continuity of supply. The buyer is responsible for purchasing activities within RH Aero UK. These activities will include purchasing goods and managing UK Suppliers for Business Unit (BU) Tooling, Service and GSE and the new assembly function. The role will also be responsible for liaising internally with UK Business units and the RH Aero KG purchasing team.
Reporting Structure: The Buyer will report directly into the UK’s Team Lead Purchasing. This role may also receive guidance and professional instructions from the Head of Purchasing/Material Planning. The post holder will be responsible for covering duties for other team members when required.
Management: The post holder will be asked to supervise trainees, placements, and lower skilled personnel. This may include the provision of guidance, basic training and communicating best practice.
Accountabilities:
- Relationships with key suppliers
- Supply market analysis
- Vendor and contract management
- Risk management
- Commodity management
- Achievement of best possible cost savings while ensuring the most beneficial supply base for the company
Key Tasks
Buyer in Nottingham employer: RH Aero
As a Production Drawing Data Technician at our Derby location, you will join a dynamic team that values innovation and collaboration. We offer a supportive work culture with flexible hours, competitive salary, and comprehensive benefits including a matched pension scheme and health care plan, ensuring your well-being and professional growth are prioritised. With 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, we encourage a healthy work-life balance, making us an excellent employer for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
