Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul Buyer – Aviation and Heavy Maintenance

Job overview

The Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul Buyer role is onsite in Sanford, FL. Compensation is not specified. Avocet Aviation Services’ MRO operations maintain aircraft and require procurement that meets aviation quality and regulatory standards. The buyer sources, purchases, and expedites aircraft parts, components, tooling, repairs, and services. The role helps minimize aircraft downtime, support aircraft-on-ground events, maintain material availability, control procurement costs, and keep purchasing and supplier documentation audit-ready.

What you'll do

• Procure aircraft parts, tooling, chemicals, and repair services
• source from approved vendors
• obtain quotes and negotiate pricing, lead times, exchanges, and repair terms
• issue and manage purchase orders
• expedite critical and AOG requirements
• track orders and resolve delays
• maintain vendor relationships and support supplier qualification
• monitor inventory and support forecasting
• ensure regulatory documentation and maintain records
• support audits and cost-reduction initiatives
• collaborate with Maintenance, Engineering, Planning, Quality, and Finance.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

mro buyer

aviation

sanford fl

avocet aviation services

aircraft parts

procurement

aog expediting

faa compliance

vendor management

inventory planning

after-hours procurement as required

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires 5–8 years of purchasing or buyer experience, preferably in aviation MRO or a regulated environment. Emergency and after-hours procurement may be required as needed.

About the employer

Avocet Aviation Services is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Support Activities for Air Transportation. Sector: 48.