Purchaser

Avmax Group; Calgary; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Pension plan

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Avmax Group in Calgary, AB is seeking a Purchaser to join the Spares team. You will manage the procurement lifecycle from RFQ to PO closure, sourcing aircraft parts and related materials while negotiating favorable terms with suppliers.

The role emphasizes supplier relationships, cost controls, and timely deliveries across Avmax divisions, including international operations. Strong negotiation, Excel skills, and Quantum ERP experience are valued.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; post-secondary education in Supply Chain, Business, Aviation or related field preferred.
• Strong negotiation and commercial decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills (Excel required).
• Experience with ERP systems (Quantum preferred).
• Knowledge of aircraft parts, aviation documentation and supply chain processes is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Manage the complete procurement process from RFQ through purchase order closure.
• Source aircraft parts, consumables, expendables, rotables, tooling and general materials.
• Evaluate supplier quotations based on price, availability, lead time, quality and commercial risk.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, warranties and delivery schedules.
• Identify alternate suppliers and support strategic sourcing initiatives.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with approved suppliers.
• Resolve supplier issues, warranty claims, and purchase order discrepancies.
• Support stock replenishment and operational purchasing requirements for all Avmax divisions.
• Expedite critical and Aircraft on Ground (AOG) orders to minimize aircraft downtime and support MRO operations.
• Coordinate and support MRO, warehouse, repair, sales and other Avmax bases (including international operations, such as Chad).
• Provide accurate delivery updates to internal stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate purchasing information in Quantum ERP.
• Ensure compliance with company purchasing procedures as per Avmax General Procedures Manual (GPM).
• Ensure appropriate documentation to meet QA requirements for internal and external stakeholders.
• Continuously identify and recommend cost-saving opportunities while maintaining quality, delivery, and service standards.
• Support process improvements that increase efficiency and supplier performance.
• Participate in major procurement and inventory projects as assigned.

Skills

Negotiation

Commercial Acumen

Supplier Relationships

Analytical Thinking

Problem Solving

Decision Making

Communication

Accountability

Organization

Adaptability

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Customer Focus

Education

High School Diploma

Supply Chain / Aviation education

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Quantum ERP

Job description

Employment Type: Full-time permanent

Location: Calgary, AB

Division/Department: Spares

Available vacancies: 1

About Avmax

Avmax is a diverse company offering every product and service related to aviation. We have locations, operations, and deployment worldwide. Our vision at Avmax Group Inc. ("Avmax") is to simplify our customers' aviation needs through dependable, globally integrated services with trusted results. Established in 1976, our locations include: Calgary (HQ) and Vancouver in Canada, Great Falls and Jacksonville in the USA, Nairobi in Kenya, and N'Djamena in Chad.

Avmax offers the following capabilities: Aircraft Leasing, Airline Operations, Avionics, Component Repairs, Engineering, MRO, Paint and Spares. Avmax's engineering division is a Transport Canada authorized Design Approval Organization (DAO). Avmax's maintenance division is a Transport Canada authorized Maintenance Repair Organization (MRO).

We are proud of our work and commitment to create one of the leading workforce, products and services in the Aviation industry.

Why work at Avmax?

Avmax has a diverse workforce with opportunity for growth and career advancements. We offer competitive compensation and benefit packages, flexibility, work-life balance and a friendly working environment.

About the Role

Reporting: The Purchaser reports directly to the Purchasing Supervisor.

Core Competencies

• Commercial Acumen
• Negotiation
• Supplier Relationship Management
• Analytical Thinking
• Problem Solving
• Decision Making
• Communication
• Accountability
• Organization & Prioritization
• Adaptability
• Attention to Detail
• Teamwork
• Customer Focus

Key Performance Indicators / Duties & Responsibilities

Procurement & Strategic Sourcing

• Manage the complete procurement process from RFQ through purchase order closure.
• Source aircraft parts, consumables, expendables, rotables, tooling and general materials.
• Evaluate supplier quotations based on price, availability, lead time, quality and commercial risk.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, warranties and delivery schedules.
• Identify alternate suppliers and support strategic sourcing initiatives.

Supplier Relationship Management

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with approved suppliers.
• Resolve supplier issues, warranty claims, and purchase order discrepancies.
• Support long‑term supplier agreements and continuous improvement initiatives.

Inventory & Operations Support

• Support stock replenishment and operational purchasing requirements for all Avmax divisions.
• Expedite critical and Aircraft on Ground (AOG) orders to minimize aircraft downtime and support MRO operations.
• Coordinate and support MRO, warehouse, repair, sales and other Avmax bases (including international operations, such as Chad).
• Provide accurate delivery updates to internal stakeholders.

Systems & Compliance

• Maintain accurate purchasing information in Quantum ERP.
• Ensure compliance with company purchasing procedures as per Avmax General Procedures Manual (GPM).
• Ensure appropriate documentation to meet QA requirements for internal and external stakeholders.

Continuous Improvement

• Continuously identify and recommend cost‑saving opportunities while maintaining quality, delivery, and service standards.
• Support process improvements that increase efficiency and supplier performance.
• Participate in major procurement and inventory projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; post‑secondary education in Supply Chain, Business, Aviation or related field preferred.
• Strong negotiation and commercial decision‑making skills
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building abilities.
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills (Excel required).
• Experience with ERP systems (Quantum preferred).
• Knowledge of aircraft parts, aviation documentation and supply chain processes is considered an asset.

Experience

• 2–4 years of purchasing or procurement experience.
• Aviation, aerospace, manufacturing or industrial procurement experience preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage purchase orders, supplier relationships and procurement priorities.
• Proven experience negotiating pricing and delivery schedules.

Our recruitment commitments

• We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
• Depending on qualifications, selected candidates may be offered a role at a more appropriate level.
• Avmax Group offers a competitive compensation package including an optimal benefits plan and pension plan.
• Avmax Group Inc. is dedicated to, and prides itself on being an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate and welcome the diversity of all of our employees. Avmax Group Inc. has specific policies in place to prevent discrimination in our hiring practices on the basis of the protected grounds dictated by Canadian legislation. We therefore encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and women.
• Avmax will accommodate the needs of applicants with disabilities throughout all stages of selection process. If you need accommodation during the recruitment process, please advise your HR Representative. Information relating to the needs for accommodation measure will be addressed confidentially. Candidates may request a copy of Avmax's accommodation policy upon request.
• In order to be in compliance with the law, employees must be legally eligible to work in Canada.