Aviation Sourcing & Supply Chain Lead

General MRO Aerospace Inc.; Medley (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision coverage

Dental coverage

Gap coverage

401(k) with employer match

PTO & vacation

Paid holidays

Employee referral program

Growth opportunities

Job summary

General MRO Aerospace is seeking an experienced Sourcing & Supply Chain Manager / Supplier Negotiation Specialist to oversee strategic sourcing, supplier relations, contracts, and overall supply chain performance in a fast-paced aviation environment.

The role requires strong negotiation skills, supplier management, and the ability to drive cost reductions while ensuring compliance with aviation standards. This position offers growth opportunities within a team-driven, safety-conscious workplace.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in sourcing, procurement, supply chain management, or supplier negotiations.
• Strong contract negotiation and vendor-management skills.
• Excellent communication, organization, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic sourcing strategies for aviation parts, materials, equipment, and services.
• Identify, evaluate, and qualify new suppliers.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, payment terms, lead times, warranties, and SLAs.
• Manage supplier relationships and ensure compliance with company, aviation, and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor supplier performance, quality, delivery, cost, and responsiveness.
• Lead cost-reduction and value-improvement initiatives.
• Prepare and analyze RFQs, bids, proposals, and supplier comparisons.
• Collaborate with procurement, engineering, quality, operations, maintenance, finance, and leadership teams.
• Resolve supply disruptions, shortages, quality concerns, and delivery issues.
• Maintain accurate sourcing records, contracts, pricing agreements, and supplier documentation.
• Support inventory planning, demand forecasting, and supply chain continuity.
• Conduct market research and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and profitability.
• Ensure purchasing activities comply with applicable aviation standards and company policies.
• Prepare regular reports on supplier performance, savings, risks, and sourcing activities.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Vendor management

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

General MRO Aerospace is seeking an experienced Sourcing & Supply Chain Manager / Supplier Negotiation Specialist to oversee strategic sourcing, supplier relations, contracts, and overall supply chain performance in a fast-paced aviation environment.

The role requires strong negotiation skills, supplier management, and the ability to drive cost reductions while ensuring compliance with aviation standards. This position offers growth opportunities within a team-driven, safety-conscious workplace.