Buyer - Aviation Engine Parts

Ultimate Staffing; Aurora (OR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ultimate Staffing is seeking a purchasing professional to support MRO and manufacturing by sourcing aircraft engine parts and related services. You will handle RFQs, issue POs, and manage supplier relations to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.

The role requires 3+ years in purchasing or aviation, ERP/MRP experience, and strong Excel/Outlook skills. You will collaborate with Maintenance, Engineering, Operations and Quality teams to track orders and resolve issues.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of purchasing, procurement, supply chain, inventory, manufacturing, or aviation experience.
• Experience with RFQs, purchase orders, supplier management, and inventory planning.
• ERP/MRP system experience.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and Outlook skills.
• Excellent communication, organization, and follow-through.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Purchase aircraft engine parts, components, and repair services.
• Issue RFQs, evaluate quotes, negotiate pricing, and place purchase orders.
• Track and expedite open orders to prevent shortages.
• Maintain supplier relationships and resolve delivery issues.
• Coordinate with Maintenance, Engineering, Operations, and Quality teams.
• Maintain accurate purchasing data in ERP/MRP systems.
• Identify supply chain risks and support inventory optimization efforts.
• Resolve invoice discrepancies, warranty claims, and PO corrections.
• Ensure compliance with quality, customer, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Multitasking

Negotiation

Attention to detail

Education

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

Tools

ERP/MRP system

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Support MRO and manufacturing operations by sourcing aircraft engine parts, components, repair services, and technical materials. This role is responsible for purchasing, supplier management, expediting, and ensuring materials are delivered on time and within budget.

Full-Time | Direct Hire

Responsibilities

• Purchase aircraft engine parts, components, and repair services.
• Issue RFQs, evaluate quotes, negotiate pricing, and place purchase orders.
• Track and expedite open orders to prevent shortages.
• Maintain supplier relationships and resolve delivery issues.
• Coordinate with Maintenance, Engineering, Operations, and Quality teams.
• Maintain accurate purchasing data in ERP/MRP systems.
• Identify supply chain risks and support inventory optimization efforts.
• Resolve invoice discrepancies, warranty claims, and PO corrections.
• Ensure compliance with quality, customer, and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

Required

• 3+ years of purchasing, procurement, supply chain, inventory, manufacturing, or aviation experience.
• Experience with RFQs, purchase orders, supplier management, and inventory planning.
• ERP/MRP system experience.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and Outlook skills.
• Excellent communication, organization, and follow-through.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred

• Experience purchasing aircraft engine parts, turbine components, or technical materials.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Aviation, or a related field.
• Ability to interpret part numbers, BOMs, technical specifications, and supplier documentation.

Ideal Candidate

• Detail-oriented and highly organized.
• Strong negotiator and relationship builder.
• Proactive problem solver.
• Thrives in a fast-paced aviation or technical environment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.