Store Person & Purchasing Officer

Skytrans Australia; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Skytrans Australia is seeking a Stores Person & Purchasing Officer to source parts for maintenance and defect management, based at Cairns Airport. The role involves vendor liaison, inventory control, and timely purchasing to keep operations running smoothly.

The successful candidate will have proven experience in inventory management and procurement, strong organisational and communication skills, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment, with a shift-based schedule

Qualifications

• Proven experience in inventory management and procurement.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Proficient in using inventory management and procurement software.

Responsibilities

• Source required parts for scheduled maintenance and defect management.
• Monitor inventory levels and manage part shortages, including after-hours support.
• Generate and manage purchase and repair orders; coordinate logistics for part shipments.
• Oversee receipt, storage, and stocktake of Skytrans Australia inventory and supplier stock.
• Code invoices and support finance with cost allocations and payments.

Skills

Inventory management

Procurement

Organisational skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Job description

Who We Are

Skytrans Australia is an Australian airline providing regional Regular Public Transport (RPT), ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance), and Charter services, connecting communities across the country. The airline operates a fleet of 11 aircraft, including Dash8 turboprops and Airbus A319 jets. Skytrans Australia is part of Avia Solutions Group, the world’s largest ACMI provider, operating 107 aircraft across 6 continents and delivering a wide range of aviation services, supported by over 11,000 professionals across more than 250 subsidiaries worldwide.

About The Role

Reporting to the Stores & Purchasing Manager, the Store Person & Purchasing Officer has the primary objective of sourcing parts and materials for scheduled maintenance tasks and ongoing defect management requirements.

The permanent full-time role is based at Cairns Airport. This role operates on a shift-based schedule that includes weekends work.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Support the CAMO Maintenance Planner by sourcing required parts for scheduled maintenance and defect management, while monitoring inventory levels to ensure adequate stock availability.
• Liaise with approved maintenance providers to maintain up-to-date information on part requirements, and manage part shortages as they occur, including after-hours support and coordinating part loan arrangements.
• Generate and manage purchase and repair orders, coordinate logistics for part shipments, and oversee the receipt, storage, dispatch, and stocktake of both Skytrans Australia inventory and supplier consignment stock.
• Maintain strong supplier relationships, resolving issues as they arise, and support Finance by coding invoices, allocating costs, and recommending approval or dispute of payments.
• Manage parts removed during maintenance events by assigning items appropriately and overseeing repair cycle initiation, pre-repair holding, and core return processes.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and actively promote safety awareness and a positive safety culture internally and externally.

About You

• Proven experience in inventory management and procurement
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Proficient in using inventory management and procurement software.

Why Join Skytrans?

We are an Australian airline with a strong connection to the communities we serve, and we continue to grow and evolve our operations. As the Stores Person & Purchasing Officer, you will have the opportunity to:

• Support the smooth operation of our airline through effective inventory management and purchasing.
• Be part of Avia Solutions Group, a leading global aviation services group.
• Contribute to a growing airline while driving efficiency and continuous improvement across stores and procurement functions.

Our Values

At Skytrans, our values guide everything we do:

• Honesty – We are open, truthful and transparent.
• People – We care about our people, customers and communities.
• Predictability – We deliver safely, consistently and reliably.
• Ownership – We take responsibility and continuously improve.