Sourcing & Supply Chain Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

50% employer-paid medical

Vision & dental coverage

Life & disability coverage

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

7 paid holidays

Employee referral program

Growth opportunities

Team-oriented culture

Job summary

General MRO Aerospace in Medley, FL is seeking an experienced Sourcing & Supply Chain Manager to lead strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and supply chain performance in a fast-paced aviation environment. You will shape procurement strategy and partner with engineering, quality, and operations to ensure reliable parts and services.

The role emphasizes cost efficiency, supplier qualification, contract negotiations, and continuous improvement, with responsibility for supplier relationships,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Proven experience in sourcing, procurement, supplier negotiations.
• Strong contract negotiation and vendor-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic sourcing strategies for aviation parts and services.
• Identify, evaluate, and qualify new suppliers.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and service levels with suppliers.
• Manage supplier relationships and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Monitor supplier performance, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Lead cost-reduction and value-improvement initiatives.
• Prepare RFQs, bids, proposals, and supplier comparisons.
• Collaborate with procurement, engineering, quality, and operations.
• Resolve supply disruptions and maintain continuity.
• Maintain contracts and supplier documentation.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Vendor management

Communication & problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience

Job description

Description

General MRO Aerospace (GMA) is a globally recognized FAA 145 Repair Station that specializes in maintenance and repairs of hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, fuel and electromechanical aircraft components. Since 2006, we have consistently set new industry standards in all aspects of our business by providing unmatched flexibility, tailored services, and highly competitive turnaround times.

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Sourcing & Supply Chain Manager / Supplier Negotiation Specialist to join our team. This position will play a key role in managing strategic sourcing, supplier relationships, contract negotiations, and supply chain performance in a fast-paced aviation environment.

If you have what it takes to perform this job, then we want you in our team!

Key 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 service-level agreements.
• 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 requests for quotations, 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.

Requirements

Experience, Qualifications and Skills:

Experience:

• Experience in the aviation, aerospace, airline, MRO, manufacturing, or transportation industry preferred but not required.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience is a plus.
• Proven experience in sourcing, procurement, supply chain management, or supplier negotiations.

Skills:

• Strong contract negotiation and vendor-management skills.
• Excellent communication, organization, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits Offered:

• 50% employer-paid medical for individual coverage
• Medical, vision, dental, and gap coverage
• Life, critical illness, short-term disability and accident coverage
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Vacation
• 7 Paid major holidays
• Employee Referral Program
• Positive team-focused work environment
• Opportunity for internal growth and advancement

All offers of employment are conditioned on upon successfully passing a drug test and E-Verify authorized to work.