Procurement Specialist I

Piedmont Airlines, Inc.; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Holiday pay

401(k)

Vacation

Family travel on the American Airlines

Medical and dental

Job summary

Piedmont Airlines, Inc. is seeking a motivated Procurement Specialist I to join the Supply Chain Department. The role focuses on sourcing and purchasing aircraft materials, components, and equipment to support operations, with emphasis on accuracy, timeliness, and supplier management.

The ideal candidate has strong communication and customer service skills, and prior purchasing experience. Reporting to the Procurement Lead or Supply Chain Supervisor, this position involves collaboration with

Qualifications

• 1+ year of purchasing and sourcing experience preferred.
• Experience with procurement/ERP or inventory control systems is a plus.
• Aviation experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Understand purchasing processes and process purchase orders.
• Execute purchase orders and requests with correct quantities, suppliers, pricing, and shipping information.
• Source aircraft materials and components from preferred suppliers.
• Negotiate price, availability, and lead times to meet demand.
• Follow up on open purchase orders and ensure timely delivery.
• Coordinate with Maintenance on grounded aircraft requirements, including AOG purchases.

Skills

Procurement

Negotiation

Communication

Reporting

Attention to detail

Tools

Merlin M&E System

Microsoft Office

Job description

We can't wait to share our passion for aviation with you! Join a team that works hard, cares for each other and offers plenty of opportunities to grow.

At Piedmont Airlines, our strength is the way we deliver industry-leading service to our customers and airline partners. To continue our standard of excellence, Piedmont is seeking a motivated, reliable professional to join our team as a Procurement Specialist I in our Supply Chain Department. The primary responsibility of the position is sourcing and purchasing aircraft materials, components, supplies, and equipment to support the operation. The successful candidate will possess excellent communication, customer service, and reasoning skills. This position will report to either the Procurement Lead or the Supply Chain Supervisor.

Essential Duties:

• Understand purchasing processes, analyze and utilize required reports, and process purchase orders
• Execute purchase orders and process approved purchase requests timely and accurately (correct quantities, suppliers, pricing, and shipping information)
• Purchase aircraft materials and components to support the needs of the Maintenance Department
• Source materials from preferred and reputable suppliers
• Negotiate purchase price, availability, and lead times for materials and components with suppliers to determine fair market values and current and forecasted demand
• Conduct follow-up, expedite, and track all open purchase orders with suppliers to ensure timely delivery within stated lead times to support inventory and operational requirements
• Prepare, analyze, update, and maintain detailed reports, records, and files
• Build relationships with internal departments and outside suppliers
• Review and reconcile purchase order receiving discrepancies and arrange for returns, replacements, or credits
• Partner with Accounts Payable to clear invoice discrepancies
• Accurately and efficiently perform afterhours Aircraft on Ground (AOG) call duty rotation functions
• Coordinate with Maintenance on grounded aircraft requirements including AOG purchases

Job Qualifications and Competencies:

• Proficient computer skills with Microsoft Office programs
• Understanding of Merlin M&E System procurement processes
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Perform detailed work with accuracy, confidentiality, and promptness
• Driven results-oriented, problem solving, multi-tasking
• Ability to handle operational issues effectively, understanding escalation, communication, and crisis management

Preferred Qualifications:

• One (1) year of prior purchasing and sourcing experience
• Prior experience with procurement/enterprise resource planning (ERP) or inventory control/procurement systems
• Previous experience in aviation

Work Environment:

• Standard office environment, use of telephones, computers, and other office equipment
• Some travel may be required

Physical Requirements:

• Occasional lifting up to 25 pounds

Benefit package includes paid training, holiday pay, 401(k), vacation, and family travel on the American Airlines network. Medical and dental available.

Employment is contingent upon a clear driving record, 10-year Criminal History Records Check, and drug screen as required. We also require proof of high school or GED completion. Minimum 18 years of age.

The above statements provide a brief description of the general nature of work performed and are not intended to be a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required for this position. Duties and expectations are subject to change as needed.

Piedmont Airlines, Inc. is committed to recruiting, hiring, training, and making all employment decisions based on business needs and job-related qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic.

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer bonuses awarded in accordance with company policies and applicable criteria.

Job Application Deadline: November 20, 2026 Please note that job postings expire at 11:59 PM Eastern Standard Time on the day before the job application deadline. Ensure your application is submitted on time to be considered for the position.