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Heico
Essex Junction, VT · Posted October 26, 2026
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About the job
About Us:
Aviatron is dedicated to providing quality aircraft component overhauls and repair services to the Regional Jet & Commercial Aircraft Operators of the world.
Aviatron, Inc. takes pride in its’ key role of providing leadership in the use of quality Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA) & Designated Engineering Representative (DER) parts on Air Cycle Machines for the largest Regional Jet Operators in the world. And in using quality PMA parts for the Air Cycle Machine’s rotating group on the CRJ & Dash 8 aircraft, we have achieved significant cost savings for our customers in the process without sacrificing quality or reliability. We endeavor to increase the availability of quality PMA parts to keep our customers’ costs low.
Our capabilities encompass a wide range of manufacturers and aircraft components. Our overhaul facility is supported by dedicated and knowledgeable staff who strive to provide our customers with superior service and cost-effective solutions.
We understand how important it is to keep our customers flying.
Base salary range: $60,000-$68,000 annually, plus bonus potential, comprehensive health/dental/vision/Life and disability insurance, 401(k) match up to 6%, and Vacation, sick days, flexible work.
Overview of the Position:
Responsibility includes MROS and product supplies are adequately stocked and ordered. Negotiate with vendors and develop good working relationships with an array of suppliers in order ensure timely delivery of purchased products. In addition, store and maintain all required historical negotiation records.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Monitor inventory levels (availability of product) to ensure required stock position
Research and source suppliers
Evaluate products and services
Review quotations and negotiate contracts
Prepare and issue purchase orders, based on customer demand
Manage Supplier Open Order Books
Track/Expedite Purchase Orders
Evaluate Supplier Performance
Collaborate with Product Management to facilitate supplier selection through competitive bidding, leveraging business acumen and relationships, sourcing analysis, and negotiation skills.
Ensure buys are aligning with the product line management and company inventory goals to produce appropriate margins
Identify, interpret and adjust supply chain settings within the MRP system
Other Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Effective verbal and written communication skills with suppliers and management
Build and maintain relationships with suppliers and internal teams
Highly organized
Ability to multi-task
Attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in purchase orders and compliance with company policies
Microsoft Office experience, ie; Outlook, Excel, Word
Data entry experience
Ability to make decisions under pressure
Analytical Skills -- understand and calculate price breaks
Strong negotiation skills to secure the best price and terms from suppliers
Proficiency with procurement software and tools, like ERP/MRP systems (preferable)