Director of Materials and Purchasing

Job overview

The Director of Materials and Purchasing is an onsite, full-time role in Orlando, FL, leading the Materials and Purchasing functions. Compensation is not specified. National Airlines operates passenger charter service and customized military and commercial air cargo worldwide; this role supports Technical Operations and aircraft readiness. The director oversees procurement, inventory control, stores, warehousing, supplier management, and materials planning so aircraft parts and materials are available for safe, compliant, cost-effective airline operations. The role aligns materials strategy, regulatory requirements, and departmental performance with maintenance and company priorities.

What you'll do

• Lead purchasing, stores, inventory control, and warehouse operations. Develop procurement and materials strategies, manage budgets, inventory accuracy, cycle counts, and reporting, and maintain appropriate stock for aircraft availability, maintenance schedules, and AOG needs. Oversee parts receiving, storage, issuance, traceability, repair, and distribution in accordance with manuals and regulatory requirements. Lead supplier, vendor, contract, and agreement management
• oversee staff training and performance
• manage the Fly-Away Kit program, B777F inventory development, and Boeing/vendor warranty program. Collaborate with Maintenance, Quality, Finance, and Technical Operations and report performance, risks, and priorities to leadership.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

director of materials and purchasing

aviation materials

procurement

inventory control

warehouse operations

aircraft parts

supplier management

technical operations

orlando fl

national airlines

federal aviation regulations

aog readiness

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Leads materials support for passenger charter and worldwide military and commercial air cargo operations, including the Fly-Away Kit program and B777F inventory development.

About the employer

National Airlines is hiring for this role. Industry: Scheduled Passenger Air Transportation. Sector: 48.