Aviation Materials & Purchasing Director

National Airlines; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

National Airlines in Orlando, FL is seeking a Director of Materials/Purchasing to lead procurement, inventory control, stores, warehousing, supplier management, and materials planning for aircraft parts and materials.

The role requires developing procurement strategies, managing the department budget, ensuring regulatory compliance, and aligning purchasing with Technical Operations priorities while mentoring the team.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in aviation materials, purchasing, or supply chain
• Leadership or management experience in Materials department

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for Materials purchasing, stores, inventory control and warehouse operations.
• Develop procurement and materials management strategies to ensure aircraft parts availability and cost control.
• Direct material warehouse operations with proper receiving, storage, and traceability.
• Manage the Materials department budget and drive cost-effective solutions aligned with operational needs.

Skills

Aviation materials

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Inventory management

Vendor management

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business / supply chain

Job description

National Airlines in Orlando, FL is seeking a Director of Materials/Purchasing to lead procurement, inventory control, stores, warehousing, supplier management, and materials planning for aircraft parts and materials.

The role requires developing procurement strategies, managing the department budget, ensuring regulatory compliance, and aligning purchasing with Technical Operations priorities while mentoring the team.