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:- Full-time, first-shift position at AVMATS Jet Support.750 N. Beechcraft Ave.
- Chesterfield, MO 63005 Monday - FridayDay Shift
- Overtime 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.
- Experience with Corridor software.
