Position Summary
The Procurement Specialist II is an intermediate-level procurement role responsible for sourcing aircraft parts, components, and materials from a global supplier base in support of SOI Aviation's government and commercial aviation clients. This role requires demonstrated procurement experience in aviation or a related technical field and the ability to independently manage a full quoting and sourcing workload with minimal supervision. The Procurement Specialist II is expected to handle higher-complexity and higher-value requests than an entry-level Procurement Specialist, exercise sound judgment in supplier selection and pricing analysis, and may provide guidance or informal mentorship to junior procurement staff. This is a 100% onsite position based at SOI Aviation's Calabasas, CA office.
Key Responsibilities
● Source aircraft spare parts, components, materials, and tooling from approved suppliers, manufacturers, and vendors to meet customer requirements and delivery timelines.
● Conduct price procurement and issue requests for quotation (RFQs) to suppliers via email, phone, and the Company's ERP system.
● Analyze and compare supplier quotes for pricing, availability, lead time, and supplier capability to ensure competitive and accurate quoting.
● Negotiate pricing, delivery terms, and quantities with suppliers to secure favorable terms for the Company and its clients.
● Manage a higher volume and complexity of procurement requests, including urgent or Aircraft-on-Ground (AOG) sourcing needs, with minimal supervision.
● Maintain accurate, complete, and up-to-date records of supplier communications, pricing history, and order status within the ERP system.
● Track open purchase orders, expedite deliveries as needed, and proactively communicate delays or issues to internal stakeholders.
● Collaborate with the Sales, Procurement, Logistics, and Operations teams to support customer quotations and order fulfillment.
● Identify and qualify alternative or backup suppliers to improve sourcing flexibility and mitigate supply chain risk.
● Support compliance with Company procurement policies and procedures, and maintain awareness of applicable regulatory requirements (e.g., FAR, DFARS, ITAR, EAR) relevant to government and defense-related sourcing; escalate compliance, certification, or export-control questions to the Procurement Manager or Compliance team.
● Assist in onboarding and informally guiding junior Procurement Specialists on sourcing procedures, ERP usage, and supplier communication best practices.
● Prepare status updates and reporting on assigned sourcing activity, supplier performance, and procurement metrics as requested by management.
● Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by management.
Qualifications & Skills
● Minimum two (3) years of procurement, purchasing, or sourcing experience in the aviation industry or a comparable technical/manufacturing field.
● Working knowledge of aircraft parts sourcing, supplier evaluation, and pricing negotiation preferred.
● Proficiency with ERP systems for managing supplier data, pricing, and order processing (in-house training provided).
● Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
● Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent procurement requests and deadlines.
● Excellent written and verbal communication skills for engaging with international and domestic suppliers.
● Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and escalate issues appropriately.
● Familiarity with FAR/DFARS/ITAR/EAR concepts is a plus; direct compliance or certification determinations are handled by the Compliance team.
● Ability to work 100% onsite at the Calabasas, CA office.
Work Environment
This position is performed 100% onsite at SOI Aviation's Calabasas, CA facility. Standard office environment with regular use of computer, phone, and ERP systems.
Pay: $59,000.00 - $72,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) 3% Match
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
