Stock Room Clerk/Purchaser - Chesterfield

AVMATS; Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

AVMATS Jet Support is seeking a Purchaser to source and procure parts and services for maintenance operations at our Chesterfield, MO location. You will obtain quotations, evaluate suppliers, and prepare purchase orders while coordinating with internal teams.

The role requires strong negotiation, financial analysis, and knowledge of FAA regulations, with day shifts and potential overtime to meet operational needs.

Qualifications

• General purchasing experience with 2+ years in a purchasing role.
• Strong negotiation and sales skills.
• Ability to analyze proposals, compare quotations and perform financial analysis.
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, internet tools and email.
• Ability to learn FAA regulations, company policies and technical data.

Responsibilities

• Sourcing and procuring parts, materials and services for maintenance operations.
• Obtain and compare quotations and evaluate supplier reliability.
• Prepare purchase orders and coordinate with internal departments.
• Secure samples and arrange testing when necessary.
• Monitor orders and follow up on deliveries to ensure timely receipt.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Negotiation

Financial analysis

Analytical mindset

Written and verbal communication

Microsoft Office

FAA regulations knowledge

Physical stamina

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Position Description

Responsible for sourcing and acquiring aircraft parts and services to support scheduled maintenance, inspections, repairs, and modifications on business jet and turboprop aircraft.

Position Summary

AVMATS Jet Support is seeking an experienced Purchaser for our location in Chesterfield, Missouri. This role is responsible for sourcing and procuring parts, materials, and services to support daily maintenance operations. Responsibilities include obtaining and comparing quotations, evaluating supplier reliability, preparing purchase orders, and coordinating with internal departments to identify advantageous substitutions. The Purchaser will also secure samples and arrange testing when necessary, monitor orders and follow up on deliveries to ensure timely receipt of materials.

The Purchaser reports directly to the Stock Room Manager and plays an important role in keeping maintenance operations running efficiently.

Position Location and Schedule

This is a full-time, first-shift position atAVMATS Jet Support.

750 N. Beechcraft Ave.
Chesterfield, MO 63005

• Monday - Friday
• Day Shift
• Overtime time available as needed

Required Qualifications

• General purchasing experience, with 2+ years of experience as a purchaser's assistant or clerk.
• Strong negotiation and sales skills.
• Ability to analyze proposals, compare quotations, and perform financial analysis.
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, internet-based tools, and email.
• Ability to learn and maintain current knowledge of applicable FAA regulations, company policies, and technical data.
• Ability to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands/arms, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Preferred Experience or Qualifications

• Previous aviation purchasing experience, particularly with aircraft parts and services.
• Experience purchasing parts and services for business jet and turboprop maintenance, inspections, repairs, and modifications.