Aviation Purchasing Lead - Cost-Saving & Compliance

Airgroup Dynamics Inc; Florida; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Airgroup Dynamics Inc. is seeking an experienced Purchasing agent to lead procurement operations in a fast-paced aviation environment.

This hands-on leadership role requires organizing the purchasing team, negotiating with suppliers, and ensuring timely, on-budget material procurement in compliance with FAA, AS9100, ISO and company quality standards. You will manage vendor relationships, oversee POs, chase open orders, maintain records, and collaborate with Production, Customer Service,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of five years of purchasing, procurement, or supply chain experience with supervisory or management responsibilities.
• Aviation or aerospace purchasing experience strongly preferred.
• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.
• Understanding of aircraft parts procurement, traceability, quality documentation, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience working within AS9100, ISO, or FAA-regulated environments is preferred.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word) and ERP systems.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the Purchasing Department.
• Source and evaluate suppliers based on cost, quality, availability, certifications, traceability, and delivery performance.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, and supplier agreements to maximize cost savings.
• Manage Purchase Orders (POs) from issuance through receipt.
• Follow up on open orders to ensure on-time delivery.
• Develop and maintain approved vendor relationships.
• Resolve purchasing discrepancies involving pricing, invoices, documentation, and traceability.
• Maintain accurate vendor, inventory, and costing information within company systems.
• Monitor inventory levels to minimize excess inventory and stock shortages.
• Coordinate with Production, Customer Service, Shipping, and Accounting to support customer delivery requirements.
• Maintain purchasing documentation in accordance with FAA, AS9100, ISO, and company quality requirements.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop purchasing staff while continuously improving department processes.

Skills

Negotiation

Vendor management

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication

MS Office & ERP

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

MS Office Suite

Job description

Airgroup Dynamics Inc. is seeking an experienced Purchasing agent to lead procurement operations in a fast-paced aviation environment.

This hands-on leadership role requires organizing the purchasing team, negotiating with suppliers, and ensuring timely, on-budget material procurement in compliance with FAA, AS9100, ISO and company quality standards. You will manage vendor relationships, oversee POs, chase open orders, maintain records, and collaborate with Production, Customer Service,