Procurement Specialist
Role Overview
The Procurement Specialist is responsible for sourcing, purchasing, expediting, and coordinating materials and components required to support aerospace manufacturing and production. This role works closely with suppliers, Supply Chain, Materials, Production, Engineering, Quality, and Production Control to ensure materials are available on time, purchase and inventory records are accurate, and required traceability documentation is maintained in accordance with company, customer, and quality system requirements.
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Education and Experience:
- High school diploma or GED required; associate degree or bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Logistics, Aviation, Engineering Technology, or a related field preferred.
- Four or more years of procurement, buying, material control, inventory control, or related aerospace/manufacturing experience preferred; equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
- Prior experience in a manufacturing environment operating under ISO9001, AS9100, PMA, or similar quality system requirements preferred.
- Experience purchasing or managing wire harness components, cable assemblies, electronic or electro-mechanical components, sheet metal, machined parts, raw materials, or aircraft components preferred.
- Technical background with the ability to understand bills of material, part requirements, technical drawings, inspection plans, and traceability documentation preferred.
- Skills and Abilities:
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with suppliers, management, and internal departments.
- Proficiency with ERP systems, preferably Pentagon ERP, and Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, Outlook, and related reporting tools.
- Strong planning, organization, follow-up, and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Ability to analyze cost, pricing, supplier, inventory, and schedule information without overcomplicating outcomes.
- Working knowledge of purchasing processes, supplier follow-up, expediting, inventory control, receiving, traceability, and production support.
- Ability to read and communicate fluently in English.
- Basic math skills, including the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and units of measure.
- Knowledge of ESD handling requirements preferred.
- Self-starter with a bias for action, strong attention to detail, honesty, integrity, and personal accountability.
- Ability to work effectively and productively with others while supporting team and company objectives.
- Willingness to provide and receive constructive feedback and support continuous improvement.
- If you would like to see your career take flight, apply today!
- Aersale is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The company prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, general identity, national origin, or for inquiring about, discussing, or disclosing information about compensation. As a Government Contractor Aersale takes affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to disability or veteran status. If you are an Individual with Disability and require any assistance with the application process please contact Human Resources at: [email protected].
Preferred Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required; associate degree or bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Logistics, Aviation, Engineering Technology, or a related field preferred.
- Four or more years of procurement, buying, material control, inventory control, or related aerospace/manufacturing experience preferred; equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
- Prior experience in a manufacturing environment operating under ISO9001, AS9100, PMA, or similar quality system requirements preferred.
- Experience purchasing or managing wire harness components, cable assemblies, electronic or electro-mechanical components, sheet metal, machined parts, raw materials, or aircraft components preferred.
- Technical background with the ability to understand bills of material, part requirements, technical drawings, inspection plans, and traceability documentation preferred.
- Knowledge of ESD handling requirements preferred.
About AerSale
Provides aftermarket aviation parts, leasing, and maintenance services.
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