Aviation Purchasing Specialist: Fast-Paced & Detail-Driven

Southern Cross Aviation; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Company-paid health benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Five paid holidays

Job summary

Southern Cross Aviation in Mesa, AZ is seeking an experienced Purchasing / Buyer Agent to join our team. You will manage a high volume of purchase orders, source aircraft parts, obtain and negotiate supplier quotes, and ensure orders are processed accurately and delivered on time.

The ideal candidate will excel in a fast-paced environment, coordinate with suppliers and internal departments, and maintain strict follow-up and decision-making to support busy daily purchasing workloads.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Ability to work full-time in Mesa office.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full purchasing process from supplier identification to delivery within budget.
• Request, compare, negotiate quotes; pricing, lead times, terms.
• Process accurate purchase orders with part numbers, quantities, certifications.
• Expedite orders, manage backorders, communicate delays.
• Support urgent AOG requirements by locating material and arranging expedited freight.
• Build vendor partnerships to ensure product availability and proper inventory levels.
• Collaborate with internal teams to resolve orders, pricing, documentation, and delivery issues.

Skills

Data entry accuracy

ERP systems

Excel & MS Office

Vendor negotiation

Prioritization & time management

Aviation parts knowledge

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Purchasing, or related field

Tools

SMART system

ERP platforms

Job description

Southern Cross Aviation in Mesa, AZ is seeking an experienced Purchasing / Buyer Agent to join our team. You will manage a high volume of purchase orders, source aircraft parts, obtain and negotiate supplier quotes, and ensure orders are processed accurately and delivered on time.

The ideal candidate will excel in a fast-paced environment, coordinate with suppliers and internal departments, and maintain strict follow-up and decision-making to support busy daily purchasing workloads.