Take Your Career to New Heights – Join Us as a Buyer in Aviation! 
Location: Foley, AL | Schedule: 1st shift 8am to 5pm | Payrate:  $25.63 

Are you ready to step into a fast-paced, high-impact role where you’ll help keep planes in the air and operations running smoothly? PDS Tech Commercial, in collaboration with our leading aviation partner, is seeking a detail-driven, proactive Buyer to support the Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) facility in Foley, Alabama. 

This is your opportunity to play a vital role in a dynamic supply chain operation—ensuring our supplier network performs with excellence and precision to meet our quality, cost, and delivery goals. 

 
What You'll Do: 

As a Buyer, you'll manage the full procurement cycle, from purchase requests to supplier payment. You’ll work across departments and with both domestic and international suppliers to ensure timely delivery and top-quality materials. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include: 

Managing purchase orders and supplier communications 

Coordinating material needs, delivery updates, and change orders 

Aligning supplier schedules with facility requirements 

Evaluating quotes, setting up new suppliers, and conducting supply market analysis 

Monitoring supplier performance and driving delivery assurance 

Creating and presenting key metrics and reports to internal teams and suppliers 

Supporting strategic sourcing projects and continuous improvement initiatives 

Traveling up to 10% domestically or internationally as needed 

This is an onsite position in Foley, AL, where you'll be embedded in the action and collaborate closely with teams across programs and departments. 

 

What You’ll Need to Succeed: 

Basic Qualifications: 

University degree or equivalent professional experience 

Familiarity with supplier management and the purchasing process 

Experience using MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) 

Beginner-level experience with ERP systems (Enterprise Resource Planning) 

Preferred Qualifications: 

Advanced ERP and supply chain system experience 

Strong negotiation, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills 

Comfortable working cross-functionally and communicating with all levels 

Ability to stay organized and perform under pressure in a high-matrixed environment 

Self-starter with a continuous improvement mindset 

Willingness to use PPE and comply with safety protocols 

Strong written and verbal communication skills in English 

Ready to Make an Impact? 

At PDS Tech Commercial, we connect talented professionals with game-changing opportunities across the aviation and aerospace sectors. If you’re looking to grow your career in a hands-on role that directly supports aircraft readiness and safety—this is your moment. 

Apply now and become a key player in keeping our operations flying smoothly! 

 

This position requires use of information or access to facilities subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). These regulations may limit access of controlled technologies: 1) to U.S. Persons, including U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, and other narrow categories including refugees and asylees, or 2) to certain foreign nationals that have received an export license.    

Pay Details: $25.63 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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