What Will You Be Doing?

The Sr Manager- AOG Purchasing Management is primarily responsible for sourcing and coordinating logistics of critical part requirements ensuring a source of supply through all means necessary - purchase, transfer, borrow, exchange and expediting existing orders. Critical review and analysis of stock out situations and recommend corrective actions to Material Operations, Purchasing and Repair. As a senior member of the Materials department, lead, mentor, and train AOG personnel. Participate in technical reviews and alert Tech Ops leaders of trends in material consumption and recommend corrective actions.

Essential Functions

• Coordinate all AOG activity and ensure service levels are maintained.
• Work as a liaison between Purchasing, Repair/Warranty, Material Services, Maintenance Planning, and the Maintenance Operations Control centers.
• Ensure loan/borrow metrics are managed and within budget.
• Ensure other metrics are accurately reported and pro-actively managed/improved on a monthly basis.
• This includes, but it not limited to, robbed parts, MEL items, CDL items, NEF items, part delays and critical spares inventory.
• Ensure compliance of all internal controls to include purchasing policy/procedures, applicable GMMs and related CFRs and SOX compliance.
• Participate in daily operations meetings and communicate status of requested material.
• Responsible for the motivation and coaching, training, selection and scheduling of the AOG and Material Planning team.
• Train AOG personnel to a level of proficiency and utilization of technical manuals
• Handle sales and order transactions with other operators.
• Communicate recognized safety issues promptly to management in accordance with company SMS policy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain or related field required; Master's degree preferred. Equivalent combination of education and experience considered in lieu of degree requirement.
• 5+ years of applicable experience required, 2+ of which in a materials environment and 3+ of which managing or supervising direct reports required
• Prior experience working in an airline or related aviation field preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Self-initiative and the ability to work independently with little supervision required
• Ability to collaborate to reach consensus in a professional environment required
• Thorough understanding of all modes of transportation and logistics
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Effective negotiation skills with internal stakeholders and suppliers to achieve required outcomes to maintain operational reliability goals.
• Ability to handle time sensitive and multi-faceted projects
• Excellent proficiency in technical manuals including but not limited to IPC, AMM, CMM, wiring diagrams, etc.
• Complete understanding of Technical Operations functions and process flows in Maintenance Planning, Engineering, Maintenance Control, Reliability, Line Maintenance and Quality.
• Must demonstrate behavior that portrays the company core values of Safety, Respect, Trust, Collaboration, Value, and Passion while communicating with personnel and acting on behalf of the company at all times
• Excellent computer skills; proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Takes a lead role in facilitating discussions and resolving conflicts

Equipment Operated

Standard office equipment, including PC, copier, fax machine, printer

Work Environment

Typical office environment, adequately heated and cooled

Physical Effort

Generally, not required.

Supervision Received

General Direction: The incumbent normally receives little instruction on day-to-day work and receives general instructions on new assignments.

Positions Supervised

Buyer, AOG

Supervisor, AOG

Coordinator, C-Check Mtrls

Salary Range: $110,114 - $146,157

Please note this role has a closing date of on or before 8/25/26 midnight MST

Workplace Policies

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended only to describe the general nature and level of work required of the referenced position; they are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of individuals in this position. Please be advised that duties and expectations of this position may be subject to change.