Strategic Procurement Analyst – MRO/Repair Ops

FTAI Aviation LLC; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

FTAI Aviation LLC in Miami, FL, is seeking a Procurement Analyst to source materials, parts, and services for MRO/MRE operations. You will serve as the primary liaison between Supply Chain and Operations to identify solutions for shortages and procurement challenges.

You will support repairs, manage repair orders, and coordinate with vendors and internal stakeholders while tracking costs, lead times, and inventory targets.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or related field.
• 2+ years of relevant professional experience in procurement, purchasing, supply chain, or repair coordination.
• Understanding of supply chain concepts, methodologies, and best practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including strong Excel skills for analysis and reporting.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with attention to detail.
• Customer-focused and adept at problem-solving with a proactive mindset.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Legally authorized to work in the U.S.
• Fluent in English (written and verbal).

Responsibilities

• Procurement (primary focus): Develop and execute purchasing strategies to acquire materials, parts, and commodities at or below market levels.
• Research product options, perform price comparisons, and assess purchase timing to optimize cost and lead time.
• Maintain a robust supplier network for parts, equipment, and services; support vendor qualification, performance monitoring, and issue resolution.
• Serve as the primary liaison between Supply Chain and MRO/MRE Operations on material shortages and indirect procurement needs.
• Support inventory management and maintain Min/Max levels aligned with MRE Operations.
• Conduct cost-benefit and risk assessments to evaluate sourcing decisions and supply chain projects.
• Stay informed about market supply trends, pricing, and lead-time conditions, and communicate potential impacts to stakeholders.
• Align and execute global supply chain initiatives in support of business targets.
• Collaborate with leadership to develop and implement tactical and strategic sourcing plans.
• Repairs and Ad Hoc Supply Chain Support: Support repair projects as assigned, including creating and managing Repair Orders and coordinating repair activity with vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate records of repair orders, turnaround time (TAT), and cost estimates; monitor progress and escalate delays as needed.
• Track and analyze repair costs to support accurate billing and cost control.
• Partner with Repair Analysts to evaluate buy-versus-repair options and identify the most cost-effective, timely path to parts availability.
• Provide coverage and surge support across the Supply Chain organization during peak workload, absences, or special projects.
• Complete other ad hoc assignments, reporting, and analysis in support of Supply Chain objectives.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in supply chain systems, processes, workflows, and documentation.

Skills

Procurement

Sourcing

Vendor management

Excel

Communication

Problem solving

Time management

Organization

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or related field

Tools

Quantum

Job description

FTAI Aviation LLC in Miami, FL, is seeking a Procurement Analyst to source materials, parts, and services for MRO/MRE operations. You will serve as the primary liaison between Supply Chain and Operations to identify solutions for shortages and procurement challenges.

You will support repairs, manage repair orders, and coordinate with vendors and internal stakeholders while tracking costs, lead times, and inventory targets.