Procurement Specialist I

Procurement Specialist IWe can't wait to share our passion for aviation with you! Join a team that works hard, cares for each other and offers plenty of opportunities to grow.At Piedmont Airlines, our strength is the way we deliver industry-leading service to our customers and airline partners. To continue our standard of excellence, Piedmont is seeking a motivated, reliable professional to join our team as a Procurement Specialist I in our Supply Chain Department. The primary responsibility of the position is sourcing and purchasing aircraft materials, components, supplies, and equipment to support the operation. The successful candidate will possess excellent communication, customer service, and reasoning skills. This position will report to either the Procurement Lead or the Supply Chain Supervisor.Essential Duties:Understand purchasing processes, analyze and utilize required reports, and process purchase ordersExecute purchase orders and process approved purchase requests timely and accurately (correct quantities, suppliers, pricing, and shipping information)Purchase aircraft materials and components to support the needs of the Maintenance DepartmentSource materials from preferred and reputable suppliersNegotiate purchase price, availability, and lead times for materials and components with suppliers to determine fair market values and current and forecasted demandConduct follow-up, expedite, and track all open purchase orders with suppliers to ensure timely delivery within stated lead times to support inventory and operational requirementsPrepare, analyze, update, and maintain detailed reports, records, and filesBuild relationships with internal departments and outside suppliersReview and reconcile purchase order receiving discrepancies and arrange for returns, replacements, or creditsPartner with Accounts Payable to clear invoice discrepanciesAccurately and efficiently perform afterhours Aircraft on Ground (AOG) call duty rotation functionsCoordinate with Maintenance on grounded aircraft requirements including AOG purchasesJob Qualifications and Competencies:Proficient computer skills with Microsoft Office programsUnderstanding of Merlin M&E System procurement processesExcellent verbal and written communication skillsExcellent customer service skillsPerform detailed work with accuracy, confidentiality, and promptnessDriven results-oriented, problem solving, multi-taskingAbility to handle operational issues effectively, understanding escalation, communication, and crisis managementPreferred Qualifications:One (1) year of prior purchasing and sourcing experiencePrior experience with procurement/enterprise resource planning (ERP) or inventory control/procurement systemsPrevious experience in aviationWork Environment:Standard office environment, use of telephones, computers, and other office equipmentSome travel may be requiredPhysical Requirements:Occasional lifting up to 25 poundsThe above statements provide a brief description of the general nature of work performed and are not intended to be a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required for this position. Duties and expectations are subject to change as needed.Employment is contingent upon a clear driving record, 10-year Criminal History Records Check, and drug screen as required. We also require proof of high school or GED completion. Minimum 18 years of age.Benefit package includes paid training, holiday pay, 401(k), vacation, and family travel on the American Airlines network. Medical and dental available.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.In addition to a competitive salary, we offer bonuses awarded in accordance with company policies and applicable criteria.Job Application Deadline: August 21, 2026Please note that job postings expire at 11:59 PM Eastern Standard Time on the day before the job application deadline. Ensure your application is submitted on time to be considered for the position.