Aviation Materials Procurement Specialist I

Piedmont Airlines, Inc.; Middletown Township (PA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Airlines, Inc. seeks a Procurement Specialist I to source and purchase aircraft materials, components, and equipment to support maintenance and operations.

You will partner with internal teams and suppliers, negotiate prices, and manage purchase orders with precise accuracy and timely delivery. This role requires strong communication, data analysis, and ERP familiarity, with after-hours AOG duties and a commitment to safety and service excellence.

Qualifications

• Proficient computer skills with Microsoft Office programs.
• Understanding Merlin M&E System procurement processes.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with procurement and sourcing.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks with accuracy and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Understand purchasing processes, analyze and utilize required reports, and process purchase orders.
• Execute purchase orders and process approved purchase requests timely and accurately (correct quantities, suppliers, pricing, and shipping information).
• Purchase aircraft materials and components to support the needs of the Maintenance Department.
• Source materials from preferred and reputable suppliers.
• Negotiate purchase price, availability, and lead times for materials and components with suppliers to determine fair market values and current and forecasted demand.
• Conduct follow-up, expedite, and track all open purchase orders with suppliers to ensure timely delivery within stated lead times to support inventory and operational requirements.
• Prepare, analyze, update, and maintain detailed reports, records, and files.
• Build relationships with internal departments and outside suppliers.
• Review and reconcile purchase order receiving discrepancies and arrange for returns, replacements, or credits.
• Partner with Accounts Payable to clear invoice discrepancies.
• AOG call duty rotation functions and coordinate with Maintenance on grounded aircraft requirements including AOG purchases.

Skills

Merlin M&E System

Microsoft Office

Verbal communication

Written communication

Analytical skills

Procurement

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Piedmont Airlines, Inc. seeks a Procurement Specialist I to source and purchase aircraft materials, components, and equipment to support maintenance and operations.

You will partner with internal teams and suppliers, negotiate prices, and manage purchase orders with precise accuracy and timely delivery. This role requires strong communication, data analysis, and ERP familiarity, with after-hours AOG duties and a commitment to safety and service excellence.