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INTRODUCTION

Interested in working in aviation? Are you looking for a job with stability and growth opportunities? If you are looking for a career with growth potential and work well in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, we want to speak to you!

Salary: $120,000 -$140,000 (depending on experience)

Monday-Friday on-site ( Sugarland, TX)

Perks Of The Job

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Vision insurance
Paid time off
Growth potential

WHY WORK FOR PRIMEFLIGHT?

We are committed to being a leading provider of commercial services within the aviation industry
Our teams focus on maintaining a positive working environment and treating all team members with respect
With more than 200 locations across the world, we offer opportunities for career progression
Enjoy a competitive pay scale

About Us

We perform a wide range of airport support services globally on behalf of commercial airlines. Join us for a rewarding career in the aviation industry!

DIRECTOR OF PROCUREMENT AT PRIMEFLIGHT

The Director of Procurement provides strategic leadership over the company’s procurement functions, driving initiatives that align purchasing operations with organizational goals and evolving market conditions. This role is responsible for developing and executing high-level purchasing strategies, managing vendor relationships, and overseeing the procurement of goods and services across all business units. The Director leads a purchasing professional, ensuring optimal performance, compliance with company and regulatory policies, and cost-effective sourcing practices.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement purchasing strategies tailored to company needs and market conditions
Manage daily purchasing activities, supervising the purchasing team and overseeing the procurement of all goods and services
Negotiate contracts with suppliers to obtain goods and services at the best prices and terms
Establish and maintain relationships with suppliers and vendors to ensure a reliable and timely supply chain
Monitor market trends to take advantage of opportunities and manage risks associated with price fluctuations and supply disruptions
Evaluate and optimize purchasing operations to improve efficiency and reduce costs
Oversee, analyze and approve the acquisition of goods, materials, and services, ensuring they meet specified quality and price criteria
Coordinate with inventory managers to assess inventory needs and maintain optimal stock levels
Implement and maintain procurement policies that comply with company and regulatory requirements
Resolve vendor or contractor grievances and claims against suppliers
Conduct performance evaluations of vendors and suppliers to establish a qualified supplier list and foster strong partnerships
Lead the team in the strategic sourcing process, including RFI, RFP, and RFQ execution
Ensure all purchasing records are complete and accurate, maintaining meticulous documentation for auditing purposes
Support and facilitate business unit procurement sourcing requests.
Participate in the strategic planning of the company, and support M&A advising on the potential impacts of material costs and availability on proposed projects
May be assigned other duties as required

Qualifications

18 years of age or older
Eligible to work in the United States
5–7 years of experience in purchasing and procurement, with a demonstrated track record of purchasing authority and successful cost-saving initiatives
Proven experience negotiating with vendors and establishing company-wide vendor partnerships
Skilled in implementing and managing vendor agreements to support organizational goals
Ability to work in office, onsite, Monday-Friday
Intermediate/Highly proficient Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language, to include documents
Bilingual in English/Spanish a plus
Effectively communicate with colleagues and clients, both in-person and through electronic means
Pass a background check and drug screen
Must be flexible to work extended hours on occasion to support our field operations

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential requirement satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the work environment, knowledge, skill, and/or ability. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential requirements.

Physical Activity/Working Conditions May Include

Ability to lift up to 25 pounds
Position is generally sedentary, sitting for long periods of time
Prolonged standing and walking in an indoor/outdoor environment as applicable
Exposure to moderate and at times high noise levels
Exposure to outdoor elements
Be able to hear and respond to the spoken voice and to audible alarms
Tasks may involve repetitive motions of the arms, wrists, hands and/or fingers
Specific vision abilities required for this job include: Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less); distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more); peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point); depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships); ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus)

The pay rate listed on this post is what the company reasonably expects to pay for this position. However, individual compensation may vary based on factors including qualifications, skills, competencies, education, and experience.

PrimeFlight Aviation Services, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for positions at PrimeFlight Aviation Services, Inc. without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, color, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, uniform service member and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state/province, and local laws.

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.

For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.

Procurement Director

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