Aviation Procurement Specialist – Fast-Paced Maintenance

handwerker; Cairns Regional; Hybrid; AUD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Jet Aviation is seeking a Procurement/Purchasing Officer in Cairns Base to support aircraft maintenance operations. This hands-on role focuses on purchasing, expedited orders, supplier coordination and inventory control to ensure critical materials arrive on time.

The position offers exposure to a specialised maintenance environment and growth within a global aviation organisation known for professionalism and service.

Qualifications

• Must be able to manage day-to-day purchasing activities for aircraft maintenance operations.
• Experience with supplier coordination, freight, inventory and cost control is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day purchasing activities that support aircraft maintenance operations, ensuring materials are sourced cost-effectively and delivered on time.
• Coordinate purchase orders and liaise with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure parts, materials and equipment are available when required.
• Expedite orders and respond to urgent operational requirements in a fast-paced maintenance environment.
• Support inventory and cost control activities, helping maintain efficiency and accuracy across the purchasing process.
• Coordinate freight and customs activities associated with incoming materials and shipments.
• Maintain accurate supplier and purchasing records, ensuring information is current and reliable.
• Resolve invoice, goods receipt and supplier discrepancies in a timely and professional manner.
• Support returns, warranty and exchange processes where required.

Skills

Purchasing

Coordination

Problem-solving

Job description

Jet Aviation is seeking a Procurement/Purchasing Officer in Cairns Base to support aircraft maintenance operations. This hands-on role focuses on purchasing, expedited orders, supplier coordination and inventory control to ensure critical materials arrive on time.

The position offers exposure to a specialised maintenance environment and growth within a global aviation organisation known for professionalism and service.