Experienced Aircraft Parts Buyer

Experienced Aircraft Parts Buyer – Aviation Procurement & Sourcing Specialist Company: AirParts Aero Location: Falls Church, VA (Remote or Hybrid opportunities may be considered for highly qualified candidates) Job Type: Full-Time Compensation: $30,000–$60,000 annually, depending on experience, industry connections, and demonstrated purchasing capabilities. About AirParts Aero AirParts Aero is an innovative aerospace and defense company building the next generation of aviation parts distribution, procurement, and supply chain solutions. Through our growing digital marketplace, www.airparts.aero, we connect aircraft operators, maintenance organizations, airlines, OEMs, distributors, and aviation professionals with the parts, components, and services they need to keep aircraft flying. Our mission is ambitious: to transform the aviation supply chain through technology, intelligent sourcing, strategic inventory management, and exceptional customer service. We are seeking an experienced Aircraft Parts Buyer who understands the global aviation aftermarket and brings established industry relationships, strong purchasing instincts, and the ability to locate, negotiate, and acquire aircraft parts competitively. This is not an entry-level purchasing position. We are looking for someone who already knows the aviation parts business and can hit the ground running. Position Overview The Aircraft Parts Buyer will be responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing commercial and general aviation aircraft parts, components, and related aerospace materials. The ideal candidate has experience working with aviation distributors, aftermarket suppliers, brokers, MRO facilities, airlines, or aircraft parts trading companies. We are particularly interested in candidates who bring an established network of aviation industry contacts and understand how to leverage those relationships to identify inventory, secure competitive pricing, locate hard-to-find components, and create profitable purchasing opportunities. You should understand the difference between simply buying parts and strategically purchasing inventory that creates value for the business. Key Responsibilities Aircraft Parts Sourcing & Procurement Source aircraft parts, components, avionics, rotables, consumables, and expendables from domestic and international suppliers. Identify competitive sourcing opportunities across aviation distributors, OEMs, MROs, airlines, brokers, and aftermarket suppliers. Respond quickly to customer RFQs and internal purchasing requirements. Locate hard-to-find, obsolete, or AOG-critical aircraft components. Negotiate favorable pricing, payment terms, lead times, and purchase conditions. Evaluate multiple supplier quotations to maximize purchasing efficiency and gross margins. Maintain accurate supplier quotations, purchase orders, and procurement records. Supplier Relationship Management Leverage existing relationships with aviation suppliers, brokers, distributors, airlines, and maintenance organizations. Develop and maintain a strong, reliable network of qualified domestic and international suppliers. Identify new suppliers and negotiate favorable purchasing arrangements. Monitor supplier reliability, responsiveness, pricing competitiveness, and delivery performance. Build long-term supplier relationships that create a competitive sourcing advantage for AirParts Aero. Inventory Acquisition & Trading Identify opportunities to purchase surplus aircraft inventory, excess stock, and competitively priced components. Evaluate aircraft parts inventory lists and recognize commercially attractive purchasing opportunities. Analyze market pricing, demand, availability, and potential resale value. Assist in negotiating individual component purchases and larger inventory acquisitions. Support inventory purchasing strategies that maximize profitability and inventory turnover. Quality, Compliance & Documentation Understand aircraft parts conditions and cl…

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