Purchasing Supervisor Aviation Defense Hot

Purchasing Supervisor Aviation Defense

Location: Tamarac FL

Industry: Aviation
Occupational Category: Management
Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week
Salary: USD 0

Description: Caliber Sales Engineering seeks a Purchasing Supervisor Aviation Defense.
Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Purchasing Supervisor

Export Management Company in the Aviation Radar Defense Electronics Industry
39 years in Business
Located in Sunrise Florida

Main Function:
The Purchasing Supervisor will support CSE sales and manufacturing activities by overseeing the Purchasing Department in working on parts sourcing and procurement

Job Description
• Research Caliber database and Complete market research.
• Work closely on sourcing and pricing negotiation of components including but not limited to electronic components including semiconductors PCB assemblies connectors electromechanical parts and related equipment.
• Interpret Illustrated Parts Breakdowns (IPB) BOMs and OEM part lists to validate sourcing accuracy.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations such as Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) and International Traffic in Arms Regulations.
• Interpret and apply contractual flow down requirements to suppliers ensuring all regulatory and customer-specific clauses are properly communicated and enforced
• Convert requisitions to purchase orders and place purchase orders with suppliers and principals once customer order is received.
• Develop and maintain relationships with authorized distributors and qualified independent supplier.
• Manage purchase orders address and resolve issues in a timely manner
• Serve as a key interface between Engineering Production quality and suppliers aligning technical requirements resolving issues and ensuring delivery expectations are met.
• Collaborate with Engineering to evaluate part interchangeability substitutions and obsolescence risks supporting sourcing decisions.
• Support and enforce counterfeit risk mitigation strategies.

• Perform Job Costing analysis working with Sales Engineering and Production to provide input and analysis
• Request vendor surveys / Complete suppliers survey if visiting a prospective supplier.
• Research PO / inventory discrepancies and ability to reconcile them.
• Make recommendations on cost reduction and process improvement opportunities to the Vice President Operations and Quality Manager.
• Lead weekly Purchasing Status meetings.
• Work with Finance Department on ensuring credit terms are established and payments are released in accordance with contracts.
• Work with Quality Manager on ISO compliance and audits as it pertains to the Purchasing department.
• Run reports create Excel spreadsheets work on special projects and all other duties as assigned by VP.
• Provide feedback to Production Planning Purchasing Production Receiving and other Supply Chain departments regarding availability of raw materials and supplies.
• Work to set up new suppliers.
• Oversee all Purchasing Functions within the company

Job Requirements
• Minimum 5 years applicable work experience.
• Electronics/ Aviation/ Defense/ Manufacturing experience a plus.
• Experience in Job Costing
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of inventory control and purchasing strategies.
• Experience reviewing documents for accuracy and completeness.
• Experience dealing with suppliers and negotiations.
• Quantum experience a plus
• Knowledge of ISO 9001.
• Experience and knowledge on purchasing hazardous materials shelf life and licensable material a plus
• Ability to work effectively in a professional manner
• Superior problem -solving skills.
• Strong and engaging interpersonal communication skills both verbal and written.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to multi-task and display good time management.
• Must display Cultural Sensitivity and work as a team.
Our company conducts a thorough reference/background check and drug screening on prospective employees. Employment with our organization is contingent upon successful completion of these background and drug screenings
Salary and Compensation:
We salute our troops and support our veterans. Allowances may be made for those Veterans who may not have the required education and or sales experience.

Health Insurance and Dental Insurance after 60 Days.
401(k) with company matching.
PTO and Paid Holidays.
Visit our website to learn more about Caliber Sales Engineering www.calibersales.com

Compensation: $55000.00 - $70000.00 per year

Calibers History

Caliber Sales Engineering is a woman Owned Small Business founded in 1987. CSE was established as an export management company located in South Florida USA. For more than 30 years Caliber Sales Engineering has grown significantly and provided support to both US and international end users with spares repairs system upgrades onsite management manpower and other services. We have provided our services to both commercial and military clients.

CSE has long established relationships with OEMs manufacturers and aftermarket repair facilities located in the US and globally to support our clients. With offices both in the US and in the Middle East we understand how to remain relevant in a constantly changing global environment.

Over the last few years CSE has continued to develop and grow our in-house manufacturing and repair capabilities to include Form Fit and Function upgrade and the refurbishment focusing on military components. In addition CSE has expanded capabilities to include the design and manufacture of power storage solutions.

Caliber Sales Engineering is ISO 9001:2015 Registered AS9100D and AS9120B Compliant and TRACE certified we understand how important quality is and strive for continuous improvement

Celebrating over 38 years in business!Our mission is to offer quality products and services at competitive prices with on-time scheduled deliveries

What distinguishes Caliber is our proven track record of achieving customer satisfaction through exceeding contract excellence by engaging with our customer and providing creative and innovative solutions and reducing our clients total cost of ownership resulting in increased fleet and operational readiness.

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• Caliber Sales Engineering provides top-tier employee compensation benefits and a relaxed, team-oriented work environment, including:

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Date Posted: 2026-8-5

Please Apply by: 2026-8-21