Materials Manager

Location: London Stansted Airport
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Salary/Rate: £72,000 per annum
Working hours: 40 hours, Monday – Friday, 08:00 – 16:30

Benefits

  • £72,000 annual salary.
  • Permanent, full-time position.
  • Monday to Friday working pattern.

The Role

We are currently recruiting an experienced Materials Manager to oversee the Purchasing, Logistics and Stores functions within an established aviation maintenance environment.

This is a key management position, responsible for ensuring aircraft materials, components and tooling are procured, stored and distributed efficiently, whilst maintaining strict aviation regulatory compliance and supporting day-to-day maintenance operations.

The successful candidate will lead the Purchasing and Stores teams, manage supplier relationships and ensure effective inventory control, cost management and material availability.

Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee purchasing, logistics and stores operations.
  • Develop material planning strategies and forecasts to support maintenance requirements.
  • Manage supplier selection, contract negotiations and supplier performance.
  • Oversee Aircraft on Ground (AOG) procurement activities.
  • Ensure full traceability and appropriate airworthiness documentation for aircraft materials and components.
  • Manage stock accuracy, shelf-life monitoring and obsolete inventory.
  • Oversee import/export activities, customs declarations and regulatory compliance.
  • Manage bonded stock, Inward Processing Relief (IPR) and Temporary Admission procedures.
  • Ensure compliance with EASA Part 145 and applicable dangerous goods regulations.
  • Lead, develop and motivate the Purchasing and Stores teams.
  • Monitor departmental performance, KPIs and continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

  • Extensive experience in aviation materials management, ideally within a Part 145 MRO environment.
  • Strong understanding of EASA Part 145 and CAA requirements.
  • Experience managing aircraft materials, components and traceability.
  • Knowledge of purchasing, procurement, inventory management and supplier performance.
  • Experience with customs compliance, import/export procedures and international trade.
  • Knowledge of IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations.
  • Experience using ERP or MRO systems such as WINGS, AMOS, Quantum or equivalent.
  • Strong leadership, communication and negotiation skills.
  • A degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Aviation Management or a related discipline is desirable; equivalent experience will also be considered.

Apply online now, or call James on 07717 860 484 for more details!

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