Aviation Materials Manager — Growth, Relocation & 401k Matching

Exclusive Jets; Kinston (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k matching

Relocation assistance

Competitive pay

Flexible scheduling

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

flyExclusive is seeking an Experienced Materials Manager in Kinston, NC to coordinate the flow of aircraft components and services, ensuring on-time delivery while minimizing inventory and logistics costs. This role oversees AOG support, stock, indirect procurement, project procurement and material planning.

The position requires analytical, forecasting and negotiation skills to procure goods and services on favorable terms while supporting operational requirements and company growth.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in supply chain management, logistics or business administration.
• 3+ years Aerospace/ Aeronautics with Part 145 or Part 135 experience.
• Proven leadership and management background.
• Working experience with vendor and inventory management software.
• Proven ability to negotiate to achieve best value.
• Evidence of the ability to work collaboratively.
• Ability to make important decisions in a high pressure environment.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Employment is contingent upon successful background check and verification of prior employment, education, criminal history and other factors.

Responsibilities

• Implement purchasing/procurement policies and processes that support company growth objectives and operational requirements related to cost, quality, and delivery timelines.
• Proactively address material shortages, delays or quality issues.
• Manage supplier relationships including vendor screening, selection, negotiations, and supplier performance monitoring, and continuous improvements.
• Negotiate purchasing contracts; resolve order discrepancies, grievance, and invoice issues and oversee end-to-end purchasing process.
• Partner with Maintenance, Customer Service, Sales, Safety and other departments on supply chain matters.
• Evaluating spend activities to identify opportunities for cost reductions, efficiency, improvements, and enhanced supplier performance.
• Communicate regularly with management regarding the efficient flow of goods and services affecting the operations.
• Supervising purchasing personnel, providing direction, delegation, training, and performance management.
• Coordinate with Account Payables to ensure invoices are properly approved and paid in a timely manner.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Financial analysis

Attention to detail

Organization

Planning and decision-making

Negotiation

Data analysis

Project management

Communication skills

Self-motivated

Interpersonal skills

Education

Advanced degree in supply chain management, logistics or business administration

Job description

flyExclusive is seeking an Experienced Materials Manager in Kinston, NC to coordinate the flow of aircraft components and services, ensuring on-time delivery while minimizing inventory and logistics costs. This role oversees AOG support, stock, indirect procurement, project procurement and material planning.

The position requires analytical, forecasting and negotiation skills to procure goods and services on favorable terms while supporting operational requirements and company growth.