Aviation Parts Sourcing Strategist

SETNIX LLC; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite gym

Health benefits

401(k)

Job summary

Setnix, a Setna iO company, in Tempe, Arizona, seeks an experienced Aviation Procurement Specialist to manage purchasing activities for our aerospace operations. You will source aircraft parts and materials, manage open purchase orders, and maintain strong vendor relationships to ensure timely delivery.

The ideal candidate has hands-on aerospace or MRO purchasing experience, understands part documentation and traceability, and brings strong negotiation and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Previous aerospace, aviation, or MRO procurement experience.
• Experience sourcing aircraft, engine, APU, or related components.
• Strong PO management and vendor relations knowledge.
• Ability to trace aviation part documentation and certifications.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with ability to manage multiple orders.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchase orders from placement through delivery, tracking open items.
• Source and purchase aircraft parts, engine components, materials, tooling, supplies, and services for internal work orders.
• Communicate with vendors on pricing, lead times, documentation, and delivery.
• Resolve purchasing issues, delays, and discrepancies; build supplier relationships.
• Obtain and compare vendor quotes; negotiate pricing and terms.
• Ensure parts come with required documentation and traceability.
• Notify teams of potential material delays or sourcing challenges.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records and vendor information.
• Assist in evaluating vendor performance on quality and delivery.
• Support inventory and procurement initiatives as needs evolve.

Skills

Aviation purchasing

Vendor relations

Negotiation

Purchase orders

ERP systems

Excel

Outlook

Independent work

Cross-functional

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Setnix, a Setna iO company, in Tempe, Arizona, seeks an experienced Aviation Procurement Specialist to manage purchasing activities for our aerospace operations. You will source aircraft parts and materials, manage open purchase orders, and maintain strong vendor relationships to ensure timely delivery.

The ideal candidate has hands-on aerospace or MRO purchasing experience, understands part documentation and traceability, and brings strong negotiation and communication skills.