Strategic Aviation Purchasing Agent

VSE; Florida; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

VSE is seeking a procurement professional to support our aviation components supply chain. The role requires planning, issuing RFIs/RFPs/RFQs, evaluating supplier proposals, and placing purchase orders to meet business needs.

You will communicate with suppliers and internal teams, ensuring optimal lead times, pricing, and delivery. A background in lean supply chain and contract negotiation is valued.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant work experience, or 5+ years if no degree.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with planning systems and requirement generation.
• Ability to effectively negotiate price, quality and delivery.
• Understanding of legal aspects of purchasing and contracts.
• Lean concepts and continuous improvement in supply chain.

Responsibilities

• Procures supplies, materials, equipment, and services for the business.
• Prepare RFIs, RFPs, and RFQs under supervision.
• Evaluate supplier proposals and update ERP with pricing and lead times.
• Place and expedite purchase orders; resolve PO issues.
• Conduct supplier performance reviews aligned with strategic goals.
• Interacts with cross-functional teams at multiple levels.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Vendor management

Communication skills

Planning systems

Analytical ability

Lean principles

MS Office

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Access

Excel

Word

Quantum

Job description

VSE is seeking a procurement professional to support our aviation components supply chain. The role requires planning, issuing RFIs/RFPs/RFQs, evaluating supplier proposals, and placing purchase orders to meet business needs.

You will communicate with suppliers and internal teams, ensuring optimal lead times, pricing, and delivery. A background in lean supply chain and contract negotiation is valued.