Junior Buyer

Prime Engine Accessories is seeking a high energy entry-level Buyer to support procurement, supplier coordination, and material availability for our Part 145 MRO operation. This role is responsible for sourcing and purchasing aircraft engine accessory parts, repair services, and special process services necessary to support component teardown, repair, overhaul, and return-to-service activities. The Buyer will work closely with Quality, Engineering, and Shop Operations to ensure timely material availability while maintaining full FAA-compliant traceability and documentation.

The successful candidate will support supplier management, coordinate repair and exchange transactions, and ensure material flow aligns with production schedule commitments.

• Source and purchase aircraft engine accessory parts, rotables, and consumables required for component repair and overhaul
• Obtain quotations, negotiate pricing and delivery terms, and issue purchase orders
• Support sourcing of OEM, PMA, DER-approved, and aftermarket components where applicable
• Expedite open purchase orders to ensure timely delivery
• Coordinate repair, exchange, and replacement transactions with external suppliers and service providers
• Work with approved vendors providing special processes such as NDT, plating, heat treat, and other subcontracted repair services

• Coordinate material procurement in support of teardown findings, repair routing requirements, and production schedules
• Support forecasting and planning for replacement parts and rotables required for repair operations
• Assist with inventory management activities including stock replenishment and reorder levels
• Work with operations and inspection personnel to ensure materials are available when required for production

• Support Part 145-compliant receiving documentation review, including validation of:
• FAA Form 8130-3
• EASA Form 1
• Certificate of Conformance
• traceability documentation
• Ensure all purchased materials meet regulatory and quality requirements prior to acceptance
• Maintain documentation records supporting full traceability for regulatory and customer audits

• Coordinate shipment of parts to suppliers for repair or processing
• Arrange inbound and outbound shipments including domestic and international logistics where applicable
• Support proper handling, packaging, and documentation of aircraft components and materials

• Associate or Bachelor degree in Supply Chain, Aviation Management, Business, or related or alternatively an ambition to join a fast-paced aviation parts repair operation

• 2+ years of procurement or supply chain experience in aviation MRO a plus
• Experience sourcing aircraft components, repair services, or aviation materials, a plus
• Exposure to engine accessories a plus

• Computer skills (Quantum ERP a plus)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel

• Must be a “U.S. Person” per ITAR requirements
• Enrollment in FAA-compliant Drug & Alcohol Program required
• Must pass DOT-compliant pre-employment drug screen and background check