Your work ties us all together, helping our teams function and operate. Experience opportunities to learn and be a part of an organization that has your back. And with competitive compensation and total rewards, you’ll also enjoy our great perks.

Work with the latest technologies and techniques in the aviation industry to source materials, manage inventory, and coordinate logistics. You’ll ensure we have what we need to service our customers.

As a Procurement Specialist, you’ll plan, order and manage inventory at a business unit level. Purchase materials, equipment, supplies and services within established limits for quality, quantity, governmental and price guidelines from manufacturers, government entities, distributors and surplus dealers. Obtain quotes and negotiate price and delivery dates. You will be responsible for the maintenance and integrity of related data in multiple systems.

What you’ll do:

• Purchase parts for hangar operations for customer aircraft, which typically require immediate delivery.
• Comply with all CASL requirements.
• Purchase equipment, tooling, and/or supplies for department requestors as needed.
• Ensure compliance with required approvals.
• Obtain price quotes from vendors as required by departments and/or facility customers.
• Meet with and/or visit vendors to stay abreast of all buying opportunities and options available to the Facility.
• Expedite orders as required to ensure that deliveries are received within appropriate timeframes.
• Communicate daily status of all open purchase orders for production.
• Research and resolve all purchasing/receiving problems related to a purchase order that are initiated by Purchase department.
• Ensure that all Accounts Payable problems are resolved on a daily basis.
• Process purchase orders through the system.
• Obtain MSDS and approvals as required for HAZMAT purchases.
• Comply with all StandardAero procurement policies and procedures.
• Perform at least two (2) sources bids per year.
• Perform other duties as required by the Department Manager.

What skills you will use:

• High school diploma required. 4-year business degree or 2-year program with equivalent experience
• Must have 5-7 years directly-related experience.
• Must have excellent verbal listening communication skills, as well as a sales/negotiating aptitude.
• Must be capable of researching information on the internet.
• Experienced making buying decisions and negotiating price.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize critical items and resourceful in looking for alternatives to solve sourcing problems.
• Experienced analyzing multiple data points and making sound decisions based on that information.
• Able to give guidance to Customer Project Managers and mechanics on materials, in preparation for discussions with the customers.
• Strong attention to detail, especially regarding pricing, purchase orders, following up on parts and filling out required paperwork.
• Demonstrated customer focus and experience with vendors. Proven track record in getting results, and developing successful relationships behind-the-scenes with internal customers to ensure on time customer delivery dates.
• Possesses a strong sense of ethics, especially when dealing with pricing and purchasing.
• Demonstrated organizational skills. Must be able to skillfully multi-task and handle multiple face-to-face interactions at once with external and internal customers.
• Possesses basic computer skills in Excel, Word, and internet research. Must be able to learn how to navigate successfully in the OEM’s online ordering system.
• Demonstrated ability of being highly organized when working with multiple vendors.
• Must be a team player, willing to identify and solve problems while working together.

Physical requirements
• Must be able to speak clearly and intelligibly on the telephone and in person.
• Must be able to manipulate a telephone and computer.
• Must be able to walk around the facility and bend to retrieve parts and/or files.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds unassisted.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time.

Benefits that make life better:

• Comprehensive Healthcare
• Company Pension Plan 100 company match; up to 5 
• Paid Time Off starting on day one
• Bonus opportunities
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Learning & Training opportunities

Raising the Standard of Excellence since 1911

With over a century of proven excellence, StandardAero has become an industry leader in MRO services and customized solutions in the aerospace industry. Our shared values and learning-based culture inspire our team to exceed their potential and power our customers’ missions worldwide. With on-the-job training, advancement opportunities, and excellent benefits, StandardAero invites you to experience a fulfilling and meaningful career with us.

Inclusivity Is Our Standard

It is StandardAero’s policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Our supportive environment celebrates diversity with no room for harassment or discrimination of any kind. We invite you to bring your authentic self to our team and experience our welcoming culture.