Senior Purchasing Manager

JobSquad Staffing Florida

Miami (FL)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A staffing agency is seeking a Senior Purchasing Manager in Miami, FL. This role requires extensive experience in aviation procurement and the ability to lead a procurement team effectively. The ideal candidate will oversee purchasing operations, develop sourcing strategies, and ensure compliance with FAA regulations. Benefits include medical and vision insurance, along with a 401(k).

Qualifications

7+ years of procurement experience, with 3+ years in a leadership role.
Experience with rotable and expendable parts provisioning.
Working knowledge of FAA regulations regarding parts procurement.

Responsibilities

Build and lead a high-performing procurement team.
Oversee daily procurement operations.
Develop sourcing strategies for OEM and rotable parts.

Skills

Leadership skills

Negotiation

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

JobSquad Staffing Florida provided pay range

This range is provided by JobSquad Staffing Florida. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$85,000.00/yr - $90,000.00/yr

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Senior Purchasing Manager on behalf of our client in the aviation industry. This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead purchasing and inventory operations within a fast-paced and highly regulated environment. The ideal candidate is a forward-thinking professional with strong leadership skills, a deep understanding of aviation procurement, and a proven ability to optimize supply chains, strengthen supplier relationships, and drive process improvements that enhance efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

Key Accountabilities

Build and lead a high-performing procurement team, including hiring, training, and performance management
Oversee daily procurement operations including requisitions, purchase orders, and inventory replenishment
Develop sourcing strategies for OEM and rotable parts ensuring availability and cost-effectiveness
Define minimum stock levels and establish restocking strategies to ensure consistent inventory levels
Recognize and assess volume rebate and discount opportunities from our procurement activities
Define and manage departmental KPIs that ensure alignment with organizational goals, cost-reduction initiatives, and continuous process improvement
Implement and maintain ERP systems for purchasing and inventory tracking
Monitor market trends and pricing to optimize procurement decisions
Identify and implement process improvements to enhance sourcing efficiency and supplier reliability
Assist in the review and evaluation of inventory packages
Monitor supplier performance and conduct regular audits
Maintain the Approved Supplier List
Organize & manage special projects as required
Perform all other duties as assigned

Experience & Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
Must have experience with USM (Used Serviceable Material)
7+ years of procurement experience, with 3+ years in a leadership role
Experience with rotable and expendable parts provisioning
Exceptional negotiation and relationship-building skills
Solid knowledge of data analysis and forecasting techniques.
Working knowledge of FAA regulations with regards to parts procurement, documentation and traceability
Ability to interpret technical documents including but not limited to IPC, SB, AD, SIL.
Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, etc).
Ability to travel as needed.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Purchasing, Administrative, and Management

Industries

Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

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