Sales and Procurement Manager

Company Description

Castle Air Aviation Group has been based in Cornwall for over forty years with additional bases around the UK. The company operates and maintains helicopters for various services including Helicopter Emergency Medical Services, VIP Charter, Aerial Surveillance, and Training. Castle Air also sells helicopters and parts, with a large stock of AW109 helicopters and parts available for sale.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role located in Liskeard as a Sales and Procurement Manager at Castle Air Aviation Group. The Sales and Procurement Manager will be responsible for supplier evaluation, contract negotiation, analytical skills, procurement, and contract management on a day-to-day basis.

Direct, manage and motivate all stores personnel and encourage teamwork within the department and the wider business. Oversee all of Castle Air’s procurement and all sales of parts throughout the business.

Assist with procedures and processes on all aircraft teardowns, storage, preservation and part sales within the Part 145 regulatory environment.

Develop procedures and processes to ensure Stores at all Castle Air bases are Part 145 compliant and meet regulatory standards.

Serve as a point of contact for all Stores/Logistics/Procurement enquiries within the working day and within reason, out of hours as well. [This can also be delegated as appropriate].

Organising appropriate training for all Stores personnel including Aerotrac, Part 145, Form 1/8130/TC documentation.

 Liaising with customers, suppliers, and logistical support companies.

Developing and maintaining a procedure to ensure that stock levels of regularly used aircraft spares are appropriate across all bases.

Ensuring that progress chasing is carried out to ensure timely delivery of all procured goods and spares.

 Ensure that the calibration of tooling is carried out within the required timescales and documented throughout all Castle Air Bases including those overseas.

Ensure acceptance and recording of new tools and equipment including calibration details.

 Organise approved third-party companies to assist with Castle Air maintenance and hanger activities.

Providing facilities management support to assist with the maintenance of Castle Air buildings, including the provision of suitable records and documentation where required.

 Ensure appropriate processes and systems are in place to maximise the efficiency of logistics operations (e.g. customs clearance, transport requests, receipt and dispatch of goods, import/export…etc).

Make visits to third party company businesses, customers and sites as appropriate, to develop working relations to ensure stores/logistics business development.

Conduct management reviews and/or follow-up on audit observations to assist in the improvement of procedures and practices related to stores and logistics.

Capable of thriving in a dynamic, high-energy team environment.

Adaptable to travel to various sites across the UK as needed.

Qualifications

• Supplier Evaluation and Contract Negotiation skills
• Analytical Skills
• Experience in Procurement and Contract Management
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Knowledge of aviation industry regulations is a plus

If you are passionate about Sales and Procurement management and looking for a challenging and rewarding role we would love to hear from you! Apply now and join our dynamic team at Castle Air Ltd in Liskeard, Cornwall.