Procurement Specialist - Aviation

Job description

About McDermott Aviation McDermott Aviation, headquartered in Cooroy, is Australia’s largest privately-owned helicopter company. With over 40 years of experience in aerial firefighting, heavy lifting, and remote operations, we provide essential helicopter services across Australia and internationally. Our fleet includes more than 50 aircraft, and we support a team of highly skilled pilots, engineers, and support staff operating at bases throughout Australia, the USA, and Europe. Position Overview: The Procurement Specialist – Strategic Sourcing (Aviation & MRO) plays a critical role in the sourcing, negotiation, and category-level management of aviation parts, consumables, tooling, and services. This role supports both day-to-day procurement and long-term supplier strategy, ensuring the availability of certified, cost-effective materials that meet the needs of our global helicopter operations. A focus on supplier performance, data accuracy, and aviation compliance is essential. Key Responsibilities: Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management: - Lead sourcing activities across key aviation procurement categories (e.g. rotables, consumables, tooling, MRO services) - Develop category st...