Procurement Specialist (Aviation)

Location: Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

Company

hirify.global operates in the aviation services industry.

What you will do

• Manage requisitions, purchase orders, delivery requirements, amendments, shipping notices, and related procurement documentation using ERP and other systems.
• Analyze spend, market conditions, supplier quotes, and benchmarks to identify savings opportunities and optimize the supply base.
• Develop strategic buys, annual price agreements, blanket purchase orders, RFx materials, supplier evaluations, and procurement contracts.
• Track and resolve delivery, receiving, invoice, and supplier performance issues, including root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Collaborate with material planning, stakeholder departments, suppliers, and cross-functional teams to support internal customer requirements.
• Maintain procurement KPIs and develop documented best practices and lean processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Aviation, Business, Purchasing, Materials, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in a purchasing function or in the airline industry.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures, governmental regulations, financial reports, and legal documents.
• Ability to write reports and business correspondence and respond to inquiries from customers, regulatory agencies, and vendors.
• Ability to present information and respond to questions from managers, clients, customers, and vendors.
• Problem-solving ability, including defining problems, collecting data, establishing facts, and drawing valid conclusions.
• Ability to make medium-range decisions of medium significance with moderate consequences.
• Ability to move about the work environment and frequently stand, walk, sit, talk, and hear.
• Ability to travel up to 20% of the time, including overnight travel.

Nice to have

• Master’s degree or equivalent.
• At least 5 years of experience.
• Certification as a Certified Professional in Supply Management or Certified Purchasing Manager.

Culture & Benefits

• Supports the company’s core values and culture in the work environment.
• Typically no exposure to extreme environmental conditions.
• Reasonable accommodation may be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities.
• Equal employment consideration is provided without regard to protected characteristics or veteran status.