• Job Description

  Req#: 26-215

  Description

  The Purchasing Analyst is responsible for analyzing work order demand, forecasted maintenance requirement and historical usage to ensure timely procurement of parts, materials and services. This role works closely with the Purchasing Supervisor, Director of Materials and Operations to help maintain optimal inventory levels, control costs and mitigate supply chain risk. May also support contractual negotiations with vendors.

  Key Responsibilities:

  • Analyze work orders, repair forecasts, historical usage, and maintenance requirements to determine material demand.
  • Identify high usage, high value, long lead-time and critical components requiring advanced purchasing or provisioning.
  • Monitor market conditions, supplier availability and pricing trends to anticipate shortages and cost increases.
  • Coordinate with Materials and Operations team to maintain appropriate inventory levels while minimizing excess and obsolescence.
  • Ensure parts availability supports production schedules.
  • Work with the Purchasing Supervisor to support vendor negotiations, pricing agreements and long-term contracts.
  • Identify cost-saving opportunities through bulk purchasing, alternate sourcing or timing purchases ahead of pricing escalation.

  Qualifications

  Skills and Education Requirements

  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret demand, inventory and pricing data.
  • Working knowledge of procurement and inventory management principles in aviation or regulated environment
  • Familiarity with FAA Part 145 requirements related to purchasing, traceability preferred.
  • Strong communication skills
  • Ability to present data-driven recommendations
  • Proactive mindset with ability to anticipate material needs and market changes
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Proficient in MS Office Applications (Word, Excel, Outlook)

  Physical Demands

  • Ability to work in an office / shop environment.
  • Ability to sit or stand for extended periods
  • Ability to use standard office equipment
  • May require use of PPE when entering shop areas
  • May require work beyond typical business hours to meet customer commitments

• About the company

  HEICO Corporation is a rapidly growing aerospace and electronics company focused on niche markets and cost-saving solutions for its customers. HEICO's products are found in the most demanding applications requiring high-reliability parts and components...

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