Material Buyer​/Planner

Step into a role that keeps our MRO operations running at full speed!

Lead the procurement of essential materials and manage inventory levels to ensure everything is ready when it’s needed most.

Your expertise drives reliability and performance, we’re waiting for you, apply now!

• Purchase material as required, including issuing purchase orders, sourcing new / alternate suppliers / products, etc.
• Act as first point of contact with suppliers, using purchasing skills to handle customer objections, pricing negotiations and purchase order management
• Maintain supplier performance evaluation including backlog delivery schedule, pricing, updates and changes to customer delivery schedules
• Utilize existing systems to develop and monitor performance towards goals
• Establish and maintain material data within the system such as min / max, vendor lead time and inventory stock levels
• Maintain most cost-efficient ratio of OEM parts and available alternate sources such as PMA’s, alternates, parts repair, parts fabrication, Surplus etc.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management

The Lufthansa Group connects people, cultures, and economies in a sustainable way.

Our Philosophy - Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging is a part of our DNA which enables us to remain innovative and competitive.

We are committed to embracing diversity of backgrounds and perspectives, creating equitable opportunities and experiences for all, and fostering an inclusive culture that allows everyone to be their authentic selves.

Lufthansa Group is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

• Flight privileges
• 15-20 Vacation Days
• 401k plan
• Commuter Benefits
• Education
• Employee Assistance Program
• Family Policy
• Flex Holidays
• Healthcare
• Life Insurance
• Long Disability
• Short Disability
• up to 60 Sick Days

• High school diploma / GED required
• Bachelor’s degree desirable
• At least 3 years’ experience in procurement as well as inventory planning preferably in the aviation industry required
• Fluency in English language required
• Knowledge in aviation MRO preferably MRO operations required
• Strong computer skills including MS Word, Excel and Outlook as user
• Experience in VBA and SQL a plus
• Firm understanding of how ERP systems interact with and facilitate business processes
• Excellent analytical skills
• Excellent initiative
• Excellent responsibility
• Willingness to travel
• Must possess a valid driver’s license
• Shift work / overtime
• Manage constant time pressure
• Manage high stress levels
• Must possess a legal work permit in the U.S.
• CV / Resume required
• Company will not provide relocation assistance

About Lufthansa Technik Component Services LLC.

Lufthansa Technik is the worldwide leading independent provider of maintenance, repair, overhaul and modification services for civil aircraft. With tailored maintenance programs and state-of-the-art repair methods we ensure the durable reliability and availability of our customers’ aircraft fleets. We are an internationally‑licensed maintenance, production and development company. With its six business units (Maintenance, Overhaul, Component Services, Engine Services, Landing Gear Services, and VIP Services and Innovation) the Lufthansa Technik Group offers its approximate 800 customers worldwide, a complete range of services round about aircraft technology.