Stores & Purchasing Manager. Cairns, Australia

Welcome aboard!

About us:

What you will do:

Join Skytrans MRO, part of the global Avia Solutions Group, and play a key role in supporting aviation operations across Australia. We are seeking an experienced Stores & Purchasing Manager to lead our inventory and procurement functions, ensuring safety, compliance, and operational readiness across multiple bases.

• Lead and mentor a dispersed team across stores and purchasing.
• Oversee inventory control and ensure compliance with CASA requirements.
• Manage supplier relationships, procurement, and contract negotiations.
• Support engineering and maintenance teams with parts forecasting and logistics.
• Drive continuous improvement in supply chain efficiency and reporting.

What you’ll bring

• 3+ years’ experience in stores, inventory, or procurement management (aviation highly regarded).
• Knowledge of CASA regulations, aviation parts traceability, and procurement standards.
• Strong leadership, organisational and stakeholder engagement skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Ability to obtain/hold an ASIC and Dangerous Goods Awareness certification.

Why Skytrans Australia?

• Be part of Avia Solutions Group – the world’s largest ACMI provider.
• Work in a dynamic aviation environment with opportunities for professional growth.
• Lead a critical function supporting both scheduled and unscheduled maintenance.
• Join a culture built on Safety, Integrity, Respect and Customer Service.

How to apply:

If you have the skills and experience (or thereabouts), we’d love to hear from you! Please submit your cover letter and/or resume addressing the points mentioned above.

Please note:

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview. Applicants must be eligible to live and work in Australia as either a citizen, permanent resident, or hold an appropriate VISA. You must be able to successfully pass pre-employment and continuing medical, drug and alcohol pathology screening. Skytrans is committed to equal opportunity employment through fair recruitment practices.