Procurement Manager - Aviation - Canberra based

Link Airways; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Link Airways invites applications for an AMO Procurement Manager based in Canberra or Goulburn. You will oversee day-to-day purchasing for aircraft maintenance, ensure CASA compliance, manage supplier relationships and stock levels, and support maintenance schedules.

The role requires at least 2 years in aviation maintenance procurement, knowledge of CASR Part 42/145, and experience with aviation inventory systems such as WinAir or CAMP. Strong negotiating and record-keeping skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in a senior aviation maintenance procurement role.
• Course in procurement, logistics or supply chain management is desirable.
• Knowledge of CASR Part 42/145 and aircraft maintenance regulations.
• Experience with computerised aviation inventory systems (WinAir/AvTrak/CESCOM/CAMP).
• Excellent communication, time management and record-keeping skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure procurement adheres to CASA requirements and company policy.
• Manage day-to-day purchasing to support maintenance requirements.
• Handle parts requisition, stock levels, PO status and deliveries.
• Maintain supplier relationships and competitive pricing and turnaround times.
• Lead and train AMO Stores personnel.

Skills

Aviation procurement

Education

Procurement/Logistics course

Tools

WinAir

AvTrak

CESCOM

CAMP

Job description

Procurement Manager - Aviation - Canberra based

Link Airways and Corporate Air provide airline and air charter services to customers in eastern and southern Australia.

We are currently seeking a suitably experienced AMO Procurement Manager to join our team, based at either our Canberra head office or Goulburn heavy maintenance facility.

As the AMO Procurement Manager you will be responsible for:

Ensuring that all procurement adheres to CASA requirements and Company internal policy.

Managing day‑to‑day purchasing activities to support scheduled and AOG aircraft maintenance requirements.

Actioning parts requisition, managing stock levels, tracking and reporting on the status of purchase orders and deliveries to relevant departments.

Identifying, evaluating, managing, and maintaining strong supplier relationships.

Staying informed on price changes, supply chain trends, and new suppliers in order to achieve competitive pricing and turnaround times.

Working together with Senior Management and the CAMO and AMO teams to ensure efficient supply chain workflows.

Administering supplier warranty programs and tracking expenditure against budgets.

Leading, training and developing AMO Stores personnel.

We are looking for:

At least 2 years’ experience in a senior aviation maintenance procurement role.

Completed a course in procurement, logistics, supply chain management (highly desirable).

Knowledge of CASR Part 42/145 and other regulations applicable to the maintenance of aircraft.

Use of at least one computerised aviation inventory management system such as WinAir, AvTrak, CESCOM or CAMP.

Exceptional communication and time management skills, with the capacity to prioritise tasks and fulfil deadlines in a fast‑paced work setting.

Excellent attention to detail and the capacity to keep precise records, technical data, and certification paperwork.

Excellent negotiating and supplier management abilities, including familiarity with vendor agreements, warranties, and OEM and supplier programs.

A commercially focused mindset and financial reconciliation experience (warranties, purchase orders, invoices, and freight).

Comprehensive knowledge of Office suite (e.g., Microsoft Word and Excel.)

Have the legal right to work in Australia on a full time and long‑term basis.

Forklift license and Dangerous Goods certifications (highly desirable).

Hold or be eligible to hold an ASIC card.

The position is full‑time and will require a dedicated individual who is looking for a career in a long‑established and leading aviation Company.

For more information about the Company www.linkairways.com and www.corporate-air.com.au

Whilst we thank all applicants for their interest in this role, only short‑listed candidates will be contacted.