Materials Purchasing Manager

MHI RJ Aviation Group (MHIRJ) is the merging of two important heritages: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) and the CRJ Series program. We provide comprehensive critical operational, engineering and customer support solutions including maintenance, refurbishment, technical publications, marketing and sales activities for the global regional aircraft industry.

We’re hiring a Materials Purchasing Manager to help drive our continued success! 

Purpose of the role:

MHIRJ’s network of service centers, support offices and parts depots are positioned in important aviation hubs in the U.S. The Materials Purchasing Manager oversees all procurement activities for aircraft parts, components, consumables, tooling, and repair services. This role ensures uninterrupted maintenance operations by managing supplier relationships, inventory strategy, regulatory compliance, and cost control while leading a purchasing team in a safety‑critical aviation environment.

Here are the daily responsibilities of a Materials Purchasing Manager:

• Days Sales of Inventory (DSI) - Manage inventory levels and material planning functions to achieve established customer service goals, maintenance program requirements, and fill rate objectives
• Manage procurement and material planning to ensure adherence with company policy and procedures
• Prepare, monitor, and control department capital and operating budgets
• Prepare and implement (upon approval) capital requests required for budgets
• Initiate material policy revisions and updates and purchasing revisions unique to material support operations
• Prepare and present reports on material support operations for assigned area(s) to management on a scheduled basis
• Support and Lead SAP and EMX for Materials
• Perform managerial responsibilities and recommend related actions; for example:  disciplinary actions, PMP, training and certifications, work assignments, scheduling vacation, monitoring attendance, review, approve, and verify employees’ hours worked and paid
• Communicate company and department manager’s goals and objectives to employees as well as employee suggestions and concerns to management
• Responsible for staff development and training
• May function as Material Business Process Advisor for service center network and parts logistics organization

Here is what is required to succeed:

• 7-8 years’ experience in inventory administration and management and 3 years’ progressive supervisory experience
• Working knowledge of material support functions including procurement, planning, warehouse, stock, tool crib, shipping, and receiving
• Planning and organizational skills necessary to prioritize, assign, and coordinate workload of assigned areas and employees within a multiple project setting
• Interpersonal skills necessary to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, employees, management and contractors
• Computer skills necessary to learn and/or operate word processing, spreadsheet, database, email, and web-based applications
• Working knowledge of FAA and Federal Aviation Regulations

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Management, or a related field (preferred)
• SAP Super User (preferred)
• Empower MX Super User (preferred)

Work Environment:

• We put safety first and take pride in creating workspaces that invite collaboration and innovation.
• Our Service Centers are world-class, and our technicians work in climate-controlled hangars that are clean, comfortable, and promote safety.

Why join us?

At MHIRJ, we recognize and value your contributions to our One Unified Team.  We live by our values and embody our behaviors which drive our success.  Take flight with a team that shares your passion and supports your journey. If your experience aligns with the qualifications for this role, we encourage you to apply – we’d like to hear from you!

We provide comprehensive benefits for you and your family, as well as ample opportunities to grow your career.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Company paid life insurance and short-term disability
• Annual wellness incentives up to $750
• Employee assistance program
• 401K with 6% company match
• Annual bonus plan
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays

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We do not discriminate in employment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor. 

We do not currently provide sponsorship to work in the United States. All applicants for U.S. jobs must be a United States citizen or be authorized to work in the United States.