Strategic Procurement & Inventory Analyst

FTAI Aviation; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

FTAI Aviation is seeking a Procurement Analyst in Miami to source materials, parts, and services for MRO/MRE operations. You will bridge Supply Chain and Operations to resolve shortages and drive cost efficiency, while supporting repair projects and ad hoc initiatives with a focus on asset availability.

You will build supplier networks, monitor performance, and analyze costs to optimize inventory and lead times in a dynamic aviation environment.

Qualifications

• 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

• 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 both tactical and strategic sourcing plans.
• 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 elevate 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

Excel

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication

Problem solving

Independent work

English fluency

Customer focus

Multitasking

Education

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

Tools

Quantum

Job description

FTAI Aviation is seeking a Procurement Analyst in Miami to source materials, parts, and services for MRO/MRE operations. You will bridge Supply Chain and Operations to resolve shortages and drive cost efficiency, while supporting repair projects and ad hoc initiatives with a focus on asset availability.

You will build supplier networks, monitor performance, and analyze costs to optimize inventory and lead times in a dynamic aviation environment.