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Arden White Aerospace and Aviation Recruitment is working with a long-established aviation business operating across the UK. Specialising in helicopter servicesfrom emergency medical operations and VIP charter to surveillance and pilot trainingthis organisation is known for its excellence and reliability within the sector.
We are seeking a Sales and Procurement Manager to take ownership of procurement, parts sales, and stores management across multiple sites. This is a hands-on leadership role, reporting to the Head of Engineering, with responsibility for ensuring regulatory compliance, optimising supply chain operations, and managing a close-knit team. If youre experienced in aviation logistics or high-compliance environments and enjoy leading from the front, we want to hear from you.
Responsibilities include:
Managing and motivating stores personnel across all UK sites
Overseeing all procurement activities and the sales of aircraft parts
Leading processes around aircraft teardowns, storage, preservation, and part sales within a regulated environment
Developing procedures to ensure stores compliance with Part 145 and other relevant standards
Acting as the main point of contact for stores, logistics, and procurement queries
Coordinating training for team members on systems, documentation, and compliance topics
Liaising with customers, suppliers, and logistics partners to maintain strong working relationships
Managing stock levels of frequently used aircraft spares to ensure availability across all locations
Ensuring timely calibration, documentation, and acceptance of tooling and equipment
Supporting facilities management across sites, including maintaining accurate records
Improving logistics efficiency related to customs clearance, import/export, and dispatch processes
Attending site visits and meetings with external suppliers and stakeholders
Conducting internal reviews and audits to strengthen operational practices
Requirements:
Strong background in procurement, supply management, and inventory control
Experience in a regulated or aviation-related environment is highly desirable
Excellent planning and analytical skills
Confident communicator with effective negotiation and vendor management abilities
Flexible and willing to travel across multiple UK sites as required
Proactive, team-oriented mindset with the ability to thrive in a fast-moving environment
Package:
Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
Permanent, full-time role based in Liskeard, Cornwall
Opportunity to lead a well-regarded function within a respected aviation organisation
Apply today as our client is urgently looking to fill this position and so it wont be vacant for long!
We know engineering. We know aerospace. We know recruitment. And we know how a personal touch is recognised, appreciated, and remembered.
Arden White prides ourselves on the quality of service we are able to offer our clients and candidates alike. However, due to the unprecedented response of applications at the moment, please assume that if you have not been contacted by the team within 14 days your application has been unsuccessful due to the specific requirements of this position.
However, we will endeavour to contact you in due course to find out more about your requirements so we can assist on future positions.
Arden White is acting as a recruitment agency for this position.
