Senior Purchaser

The Senior Purchaser for First Class Air Support is responsible for sourcing, purchasing, and expediting aircraft parts to support our distribution and parts sales operation. This role works closely with Sales and Asset Management to ensure materials are obtained at the best value to optimize our sales return on while also meeting customer deadlines, regulatory requirements, and company quality standards. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and thrives in a fast-paced aviation environment.

 Essential Job Functions:

• Build and cultivate an active pipeline of suppliers. Maintain a continuous calling program for those suppliers to identify parts buying opportunities.
• Create and negotiate bids, including pricing, delivery, and purchasing terms for packages of parts. 
• Create, issue, and maintain purchase orders within the ERP system.
• Obtain and evaluate supplier quotations based on cost, availability, lead time, and quality.
• Expedite purchase orders and communicate delivery updates to internal stakeholders.
• Monitor supplier performance related to quality, on-time delivery, and responsiveness. 
• Ensure purchased materials meet FAA, EASA, and company traceability requirements.
• Review certifications and documentation to ensure regulatory compliance before receipt of goods.
• Coordinate with Receiving, Quality, and Warehouse personnel to resolve discrepancies, shortages, or damaged shipments.
• Maintain accurate supplier records, vendor quotes, pricing, lead times, and purchasing data within the ERP system.
• Assist in managing inventory levels to minimize shortages while reducing excess inventory.
• Research alternative suppliers for cost reduction opportunities and supply chain improvements.
• Support inventory counts and purchasing audits as required.
• Ensure compliance with company purchasing policies and applicable aviation regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

 Requirements:

• 2–5 years of procurement experience required
• Deep subject matter expertise on at least one of the following airframes: Boeing 747, 777, 767
• Experience purchasing aircraft parts or working within an FAA Part 145 environment is highly desirable.
• Equivalent combination of education and relevant purchasing experience will be considered.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Aviation Management, or a related field preferred.
• Aviation, aerospace, MRO, manufacturing, or distribution experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with the Quantum ERP/MRP systems preferred.