Buyer – Maternity Cover
Location: Leeds Bradford Airport
Hours: Monday – Friday
Fixed term contract: 15 months
Are you an experienced Buyer with a strong background in procurement and a passion for aviation? Join our Engineering Purchasing Team at Leeds Bradford Airport and play a vital role in keeping our fleet flying!
About Us
At Jet2.com, we’re more than just an airline – we’re a people‑focused business that prides itself on teamwork, progression, and delivering the best holiday experiences for our customers. From our 14 UK bases, we fly to destinations across the Mediterranean, Canary Islands and Europe – and we’re proud to have built an award‑winning culture along the way.
Why Join Jet2.com?
We Know That Our Colleagues Are At The Heart Of Our Success. That’s Why, Alongside a Competitive Salary, We Offer An Outstanding Package Of Rewards And Opportunities
Financial Rewards
* Contributory Pension Scheme
* Annual Pay Review
* Generous Discretionary Profit Share Scheme
Work‑Life Balance
* 34 Days Holiday Per Year (inclusive of bank holidays)
* 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?
As a Buyer, You’ll
* Procure and maintain the availability of aerospace components to support the Jet2.com fleet.
* Primarily support aircraft undergoing heavy maintenance across internal and external facilities.
* Ensure material and logistical requirements are actioned to support maintenance schedules.
* Progress orders and manage transactions, including conducting quote comparisons to secure cost efficiency and component availability.
* Communicate across departments and contribute to projects that improve materials support and procurement processes.
* Provide broad procurement support across all areas of the purchasing team when required.
What do we need from you?
* Has proven purchasing experience, preferably within an aerospace environment.
* Demonstrates strong negotiation and vendor management skills.
* Understands and interprets current market conditions with a commercial and technical mindset.
* Is highly organised, deadline‑driven, and able to manage time effectively.
* Brings an operational, hands‑on approach and thrives as a team player.
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!
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