Aviation Procurement & Inventory Optimizer

Surf Air; Kailua (HI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness plans

Generous PTO and paid holidays

Employee travel discounts

401(k) plan

Job summary

Surf Air Mobility is seeking a Buyer/Analyst to source and purchase parts, tooling, and services for fleet maintenance. You will issue and manage POs, track procurement, and ensure on-time delivery while meeting quality standards.

The role requires aviation industry knowledge, strong negotiation and data analysis skills, and the ability to coordinate with Maintenance Planning and Finance. This is a full-time on-site position with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Purchasing, Business, Inventory Management or related areas.
• Professional certification (CPIM/APICS) is a plus.
• Prior experience in the airline/aviation industry is a necessity.
• Inventory forecasting and analysis experience requested.

Responsibilities

• Source and purchase parts, tooling, services, and/or supplies for fleet maintenance.
• Issue, coordinate, and manage purchase orders and track procurement process.
• Coordinate with Maintenance Planning for material requirements and staging.
• Develop and maintain supplier relationships and ASL.
• Analyze cost data, negotiate prices and terms with vendors.
• Monitor inventory levels and determine proper stock coverage.
• Support surplus sales initiatives and cost-reduction efforts.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards and regulatory requirements.

Skills

MRO knowledge

Repair order administration

Aircraft component exchange

Warranty knowledge

Regulatory purchasing requirements

Problem solving

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred in Purchasing, Business, Inventory Management or related areas

CPIM/APICS certification a plus

Tools

MS Office/ERP systems

Job description

Surf Air Mobility is seeking a Buyer/Analyst to source and purchase parts, tooling, and services for fleet maintenance. You will issue and manage POs, track procurement, and ensure on-time delivery while meeting quality standards.

The role requires aviation industry knowledge, strong negotiation and data analysis skills, and the ability to coordinate with Maintenance Planning and Finance. This is a full-time on-site position with comprehensive benefits.