Aviation Procurement & Inventory Specialist

NCSL International; Addison (TX); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Surf Air Mobility is seeking a Buyer/Analyst in procurement to source parts, tooling, and services for fleet maintenance. You will manage requisitions, purchase orders, and supplier contracts while coordinating with Maintenance Planning to ensure timely material availability.

Responsibilities include cost analysis, inventory forecasting, and vendor negotiations to optimize inventory levels and spend. Strong communication and analytical skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong purchasing, procurement, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of aviation MRO, aircraft parts, repair orders, component exchange programs, and warranties.
• Knowledge of inventory control, demand planning, forecasting, and stock management.
• Knowledge of aircraft parts certification and traceability requirements preferred.
• General knowledge of regulatory requirements applicable to aviation purchasing, inventory, hazardous materials, and shipping.
• Ability to analyze inventory, consumption, demand, and cost data and make sound purchasing decisions.
• Strong negotiation and vendor-management skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Proficient computer skills and ability to learn and utilize purchasing, inventory, and maintenance systems.
• Ability to learn and adhere to the Company's General Maintenance Manual (GMM), applicable 14 CFR Part 135 requirements, and Dangerous Goods requirements under 49CFR Parts 171180.

Responsibilities

• Provide material support to maintenance stations and operations.
• Create, issue, coordinate, and manage purchase and repair orders with approved vendors.
• Coordinate with Maintenance Planning to ensure materials are purchased and staged in advance of scheduled maintenance.
• Review material requisitions, inventory levels, station allocations, usage, and consumption data to determine stock coverage and reorder points.
• Analyze demand, consumption, manufacturer data, and forecasts to establish inventory positions and purchasing requirements.
• Source aircraft parts, tooling, MRO services, repairs, and other materials while identifying cost-saving opportunities.
• Assist with RFPs, bids, supplier contracts, and annual/bulk purchasing agreements.
• Conduct price and cost analysis and negotiate terms with suppliers and contractors.
• Develop and maintain an Approved Supplier List and monitor supplier performance.
• Process supplier warranty claims and coordinate resolution with vendors and internal departments.

Skills

Purchasing

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Vendor management

Communication skills

Time management

ERP/Computer skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Purchasing/Business/Supply Chain

CPIM/APICS certification (a plus)

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Surf Air Mobility is seeking a Buyer/Analyst in procurement to source parts, tooling, and services for fleet maintenance. You will manage requisitions, purchase orders, and supplier contracts while coordinating with Maintenance Planning to ensure timely material availability.

Responsibilities include cost analysis, inventory forecasting, and vendor negotiations to optimize inventory levels and spend. Strong communication and analytical skills are essential.