Procurement Specialist
At Gables Engineering (a HEICO Company), we’ve been engineering the avionics systems pilots trust since 1946. We are looking for a Procurement Specialist to plan complex, multi-level Bills of Materials (BOMs), analyze MRP requirements, and manage the procurement activities that keep our production lines supplied on time. This is a technical buying role: we’re looking for someone who analyzes purchasing requirements and makes informed decisions, not someone who simply processes system-generated requisitions.
About Gables Engineering:
Founded in 1946, Gables Engineering is a leader in avionics controls and advanced cockpit solutions. Based in Coral Gables, FL, and a proud HEICO Company, we partner with airlines and OEMs worldwide to deliver tailored, next-generation avionics technology.
What You’ll Do:
As a Procurement Specialist, you’ll be responsible for supplier management, RFQs, price negotiations, purchase order management, and delivery follow-up, while supporting cost reduction, lead-time improvements, and supply chain efficiency. You’ll work primarily in an office environment with regular time on the manufacturing floor, in a fast-paced setting with shifting priorities.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Planning and Procurement
- Plan complex, multi-level Bills of Materials (BOMs), review MRP demand and planning parameters, and align material requirements with production needs.
- Select approved suppliers and manufacturer parts, request and evaluate quotations, and negotiate pricing and terms as needed.
- Issue purchase orders and verify their accuracy before submitting them to suppliers.
- Create new purchased-part records and maintain accurate part parameters.
Order and Delivery Management
- Monitor open purchase order reports to support on-time delivery and identify potential delays early.
- Coordinate closely with Production Planners to ensure components are delivered on schedule.
- Keep the Purchasing Manager informed of late deliveries, quality issues, and other critical supply chain concerns.
Supplier Performance and Improvement
- Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships that support competitive pricing, reliable deliveries, quality, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement.
- Track rejections and return material authorizations (RMAs)
Cross-Functional Support
- Collaborate with Sales, Engineering, Accounts Payable, Quality, Manufacturing, and other departments as needed.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- At least 3 years of procurement experience.
- Experience procuring active and passive electronic components.
- Proficiency with ERP software.
- Ability to manage challenging commodities and a high-volume MRP workload.
- Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with employees at all levels.
- Valid driver’s license; occasional business-related travel is required.
- Must be a U.S. person (U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident) due to export control requirements.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience working in an ISO 9001 and/or AS9100 certified environment.
- Relevant professional certification (such as CPSM, CPM, or APICS).
- Experience in the avionics industry.
Why join Gables Engineering?
Vertical Integration:
We are highly vertically integrated. We control our entire value chain, giving us faster design-to-production cycles so we can show customers real solutions and adapt quickly to their needs.
Real Impact:
The work you do here doesn't sit in a lab. It flies in real cockpits, on real aircraft, around the world.
HEICO Backing:
The stability of a major global aerospace leader, with the agility of a close-knit team