AOG Sourcing Specialist: Aircraft Parts, Honolulu

Eightelevengroup; Honolulu, Northern (HI, KY); Hybrid; USD 47,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Eightelevengroup in Honolulu, HI is seeking a Sourcing Specialist to join our 24/7 Material Management team. You will procure aircraft parts, manage orders, and support AOG, DMIs, and maintenance events, collaborating with maintenance and engineering to ensure timely, cost-effective sourcing.

Candidates should have an associate degree or equivalent, strong communication and negotiation skills, and proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or equivalent
• Excellent communication and detail-oriented
• Strong analysis and improvement skills
• Able to manage multiple time-sensitive tasks
• Proficient in MS Office and ERP/MRP
• Willing to work flexible hours
• High ethical standards and financial responsibility
• Able to read technical documents
• Data-driven decision making
• Lean/Six Sigma Green Belt preferred
• Experience in supply chain or airline/MRO procurement

Responsibilities

• Create and manage purchase, loan, and exchange orders for aircraft parts to support fleet requirements, including AOGs, DMIs, scheduled maintenance, and engineering orders
• Oversee internal and external parts shipping to meet commitments
• Maintain detailed records for orders and part histories
• Act as AOG SME in cross-functional meetings and serve as point of contact
• Evaluate and select suppliers considering price, quality, service, availability, reliability
• Expedite critical orders to ensure timely delivery for AOG and work stoppage
• Monitor supplier performance to minimize discrepancies
• Negotiate cost reductions using quotes and benchmarking
• Use ERP, e-commerce, and web-based systems for order processing and data extraction
• Prepare reports and review invoices for accuracy
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives
• Work flexible schedules

Skills

Excellent communication

Analytical abilities

Negotiation skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Associate’s degree

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

ERP systems

MS Office

Job description

Eightelevengroup in Honolulu, HI is seeking a Sourcing Specialist to join our 24/7 Material Management team. You will procure aircraft parts, manage orders, and support AOG, DMIs, and maintenance events, collaborating with maintenance and engineering to ensure timely, cost-effective sourcing.

Candidates should have an associate degree or equivalent, strong communication and negotiation skills, and proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and MS Office.