Overview

Description: Cima Aviation is seeking an experienced Purchasing Manager to lead procurement operations supporting our MRO repair and parts business. This position is responsible for maintaining proper stocking levels of high-quality aircraft parts and components for our customers, managing multiple suppliers to ensure timely delivery of precision parts, and planning and purchasing production parts through our ERP system. The Purchasing Manager communicates the status of work in progress, part availability, and production issues to management, and works cross-functionally with sales, engineering, quality, and shipping/receiving to solve procurement problems in a fast-paced, competitive MRO environment. Requirements: Negotiates and coordinates the procurement and distribution of products and services for the organization, including raw materials, finished parts, tooling, equipment, and suppliesNegotiates with vendors to obtain price, availability, and delivery information, and to determine vendor qualificationsLeads, develops, and coaches others within the procurement teamMonitors PO delivery status, prioritizes, and expedites orders based on customer needs, including time-critical (AOG) situationsMonitors and analyzes inventory levels and issues purchase orders as neededIssues repair orders and follows up with repair stations to ensure quick turnaroundBuilds strong business relationships with vendors and maintains regular communication with themReports on purchase orders to sales and upper management (delivery dates, backorders/availability)Researches Fair Market Value alternate part numbers and PMAs to ensure the best part possible is procuredContinually updates part numbers, min/max levels, and lead times in our ERP/inventory systemContinually seeks new ways to improve current processes to make the department more efficientCreates and implements new reports based on business needs Experience and Skills 4+ years of experience in a purchasing, production, supervisory, or project management role; aviation/MRO purchasing experience strongly preferredHighly proficient with MS Office programs, especially ExcelPrior experience working in an ERP/inventory management system (e.g., Quantum, Trax, AvSight, or similar)Excellent written and verbal communication skillsStrong organizational, prioritization, and problem-solving skillsPositive, professional attitude with the ability to multitask and adapt in a fast-paced environmentUnderstanding of accounting structure, invoices, and payment termsExperience in aerospace, manufacturing, airline, or MRO environment strongly desirableFamiliarity with aircraft component categories (rotables, expendables, consumables) a plus Education High School Diploma required; some college or supply chain/business coursework preferred. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Will frequently exert 20 to 40 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objectsWill sit most of the time but may walk or stand for brief periods; will occasionally bend, stoop, crouch, kneel, reach above shoulder level, and/or ascend and descend a step stool or ladderMust possess the ability to hear and perceive the nature of soundMust possess visual acuity and depth perceptionMust be capable of providing oral information, both in person and over the telephoneMust possess the manual dexterity to operate business-related equipment and to handle and work with various objects and materialsPI7626bbd9db2c-6149