Aerospace Materials & Procurement Specialist

AIRBUS U.S. Space & Defense, Inc.; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Airbus DS Military Aircraft, Inc. in Mobile, Alabama seeks a POA Material Process Specialist to manage procurement activities, supplier relationships and KPI reporting for POA parts.

The role requires a bachelor’s in a related field with 5 years’ aeronautical procurement experience, strong SAP skills, and ability to coordinate cross-functionally with OEMs to assure on-time delivery and airworthiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aeronautical Engineering, Aviation Engineering, Supply Chain or related field with 5 years in an aeronautical production environment.
• In lieu of degree, 2 additional years in aeronautical production experience accepted.
• 5 years procurement experience including purchasing, supply chain logistics, planning, and aircraft parts.
• Leadership or team management experience in a production environment; SAP data management; cross-functional coordination; procurement processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage risks and opportunities related to POA activities.
• Oversee contract efforts, engineering changes, purchase requirement generation and part procurement.
• Manage P.O. activities for POA parts with OEM vendors.
• Produce, monitor and manage KPI data and reports (Key Process Indicators).
• Communicate with transporting couriers on delivery of spare parts.
• Establish procedures, priorities, schedules, surveillance and coordination of procurement actions.
• Negotiate with OEMs for best vendor terms, pricing and delivery based on schedule requirements.
• Review vendor database for accuracy and maintain current information.
• Prepare and deliver briefs, updates and reports to internal and external stakeholders, multi-functional teams.
• Certificate parts under EASA part 21 regulation (EASA Form1) for assuring airworthiness of parts.

Skills

Procurement

SAP

Supply Chain

Leadership

P.O. Management

Education

Bachelors in Aeronautical Eng

Job description

Airbus DS Military Aircraft, Inc. in Mobile, Alabama seeks a POA Material Process Specialist to manage procurement activities, supplier relationships and KPI reporting for POA parts.

The role requires a bachelor’s in a related field with 5 years’ aeronautical procurement experience, strong SAP skills, and ability to coordinate cross-functionally with OEMs to assure on-time delivery and airworthiness.