Purchase Specialist

This role is responsible for procuring aircraft parts, avionics, structural components, and services in support of active modification, maintenance, and integration efforts. The Buyer will work directly with engineering, production, and program teams to ensure materials are sourced quickly, cost-effectively, and in alignment with program schedules. This is a hands-on, program-driven procurement role, not a passive purchasing position.

Key responsibilities

-Procure aircraft components including:

• Avionics systems
• Electrical/mechanical parts
• Structural materials (sheet metal, brackets, etc.)

-Utilize Deltek CostPoint (REQUIRED) for:

• Purchase order creation
• Tracking procurement status
• Managing requisitions and approvals
• Review and act on:
• MRP requirements
• Bills of Material (BOMs)
• Engineering requests

-Source and evaluate vendors; obtain quotes and negotiate pricing, lead times, and terms

-Issue and manage purchase orders (POs) through full lifecycle

-Track and expedite critical parts, including AOG / urgent program needs

-Coordinate closely with:

• Engineering (technical requirements)
• Production / Maintenance (build schedules)
• Program Management (cost & timelines)

-Ensure compliance with:

• FAR / DFARS / ITAR procurement requirements
• Maintain supplier performance metrics and resolve delivery or quality issues
• Support audits and ensure proper documentation within CostPoint

Required skills and knowledge

-3–7+ years of purchasing / buyer experience

-Deltek CostPoint experience (MUST HAVE)

Aviation or aerospace experience:

• Aircraft parts procurement
• MRO, modification, or integration environment preferred
• Experience working in a DoD or government contracting environment

-Strong understanding of:

• Procurement lifecycle
• Vendor negotiation
• Lead time management

-Ability to read and interpret:

• Engineering drawings
• BOMs / material requirements
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Preferred Qualifications

-Experience supporting:

• ISR platforms (King Air, special mission aircraft, etc.)
• Aircraft modification or integration programs

-Familiarity with:

• FAA Part 43 / 145 environments
• Additional ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.)