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Procurement Specialist
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A Procurement or Sourcing Specialist is responsible for sourcing and purchasing the goods or services required by an organization, especially tracking overall spend and improving bidding processes. Responsible for maintaining supplier relationships. May also be responsible growing supplier relationships with new and/or existing suppliers.
$62,432 / year median in Florida
+4% projected growth
Job Description
Procurement Specialist
Western Global Airlines
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Estero, Florida
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PERMANENT
Updated 09/02/2026
Job Description
Job Summary
Responsible for the procurement of all aircraft related parts, equipment and supplies to meet departmental requirements associated with the company's overall line aircraft operations worldwide. This entails sourcing aircraft parts, initiating purchase orders, expediting existing orders and coordinating logistics to meet the immediate requirements.
Essential Duties
Continuous follow-up to ensure supplier and delivery commitments are met.
Shall positively support and promote safety, security and quality as a fundamental function of the overall responsibility.
Ensure compliance with maintenance requisitions in a way that minimizes inventory investments and meets time requirements.
Review all purchase requisitions for content, accuracy, interchangeability and the level of urgency. Also monitor current stock levels and usages, to determine the necessity of the request.
Determine the responsible sources of supply.
Perform daily cycle counts.
Evaluate purchases to ensure compliance with all Federal Regulations and Company policies regarding quality, documentation and traceability.
Expedite open purchase orders.
Contact vendors to negotiate price, obtain the most preferred tag and direct the method of shipment.
Procure components, equipment and supplies with high levels of reliability while maintaining fiduciary responsibility to the Company.
Coordinate the acquisition of Loaner parts from other airlines.
Oversee all material requirements during AOG situations.
Requirements
Previous airline / aviation experience.
College degree in Business or related field preferred.
Previous purchasing and/or inventory planning experience preferred.
Self-initiative and ability to work independently with little supervision.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent computer skills; proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Weekends, holidays, and some nights.
If you are looking for a fascinating, challenging and meaningful career in the airline industry, we encourage you to contact us. We take pride in finding and hiring the best people and providing them with opportunities to grow and excel.
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