Aviation Procurement Specialist

Elliott Aviation•Rock Island, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Join Elliott Aviation as a Procurement Specialist and play a critical role in supporting aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) operations. In business aviation, where precision, reliability, and responsiveness drive every flight, our Procurement Specialists ensure the right parts and materials are available at the right time to keep aircraft operating safely and efficiently. If you excel at sourcing materials, building supplier relationships, negotiating favorable terms, and managing competing priorities, this role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on customer satisfaction, operational performance, and work order profitability. Elliott Aviation began on a modest grass airstrip in DeWitt, Iowa. Over the past 90 years, we have grown into a diversified aviation services company while maintaining the personal touch that has defined us from the beginning. At Elliott Aviation, our team is at the heart of what we do. Since 1936, we've built our reputation as one of the most respected MRO providers in the country by combining cutting-edge facilities, highly skilled teams, and a culture of excellence. As a Procurement Specialist, you will be responsible for the timely and cost-effective sourcing of aircraft parts, materials, and supplies that support maintenance operations. Your ability to procure the right parts, manage supplier relationships, and maintain inventory visibility directly impacts aircraft downtime, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction. Working closely with maintenance, materials distribution, shipping/receiving, and finance teams, you will help ensure materials are available when needed while supporting profitability and quality objectives.

Requirements

Strong procurement, purchasing, or supply chain experience.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Solid math and analytical skills, including margin and markup calculations.
Ability to work under pressure and meet critical deadlines.
Experience working with ERP systems and the ability to learn new software platforms quickly.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel.
Positive attitude and team-oriented approach to problem solving.
Ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.
High school diploma or equivalent.
1-2 years of purchasing, procurement, or supply chain experience.
Experience using ERP systems in a business environment.
Ability to work onsite in Moline, IL.

Nice To Haves

Aviation procurement experience.
Experience supporting aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) operations.
Pentagon2000 experience.
Familiarity with FAA Part 135 and Part 145 operations.
Experience sourcing aircraft parts and managing supplier relationships.
Experience supporting procurement functions across multiple industries.

Responsibilities

Source and procure aircraft parts and materials from approved vendors to support MRO operations.
Place purchase orders promptly based on parts order sheet submissions.
Ensure timely follow-up on order confirmations, delivery schedules, and backorder resolutions.
Negotiate with vendors to secure competitive pricing, favorable terms, and timely delivery.
Escalate pricing discrepancies, shortages, and delays in accordance with established procedures.
Coordinate warranty claims and core return activity with vendors and internal stakeholders.
Maintain accurate purchasing and supplier records within ERP and MRO systems.
Support inventory management efforts through min/max evaluations and inventory replenishment.
Communicate expected delivery dates and potential shortages to internal customers.
Track supplier performance and support continuous improvement initiatives.
Help achieve and maintain parts margin objectives on assigned work orders.
Perform other duties as assigned.