Director of Procurement

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

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 for 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 an office, onsite, Monday-Friday 
• Intermediate/Highly proficient in 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
• The 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 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.