Who is Alliance Airlines?Alliance Airlines is Australia's leading fly in fly out aviation provider, serving mining, energy and government sectors. With over 1,500 staff, Alliance is unique in owning its entire fleet. Alliance is a leader in the 100-seat jet market, with over 70 aircraft in operation and annual revenues exceeding $600 million. Alliance holds top industry certifications including the International Air Transport Association’s Operational Safety Audit and is a GOLD Status Basic Aviation Risk Standard (BARS) compliant operator. ASX listed and delivering world-class performance, we have operational bases in Brisbane, Rockhampton, Townsville, Cairns, Darwin, Perth and Adelaide. What’s the role on offer?As the Procurement Manager you’ll drive best practices to enhance supply efficiency, safety, and cost-effectiveness while overseeing staff and continuous improvement initiatives. With potential to expand into broader procurement activities across Alliance Aviation Services Group, this role is key to optimizing operational performance and delivering exceptional service to stakeholders.Lead Procurement Operations – Manage procurement activities for Consumable & Expandable (C&E) parts, ensuring operational efficiency, cost control, and on-time performance.Optimise Inventory & Sourcing – Oversee demand planning, purchasing, warranty, and quarantine processes while maintaining cost-effective inventory levels and availability.Coordinate Logistics & Suppliers – Act as the key contact for logistics service providers and manage part movement across internal and external networks.Drive Continuous Improvement – Review and enhance procurement policies, champion process development, and implement best practices for efficiency and compliance.Team Leadership & Development – Mentor and oversee direct reports, ensuring effective task allocation, performance management, and professional growth.Ensure Safety & Compliance – Uphold company policies, regulatory requirements, and safety standards while contributing to audits, security training, and risk management initiatives.Who are we looking for?We’re looking for a driven and detail-focused Procurement Manager with a can-do attitude and a passion for continuous improvement. Ideally, you’ll bring aviation procurement experience, strong leadership skills, and the ability to manage a fast-paced supply chain environment. With expertise in procurement, logistics, and supplier relationships, you’ll play a key role in optimising processes, ensuring compliance, and driving operational excellence.Background in Procurement, Logistics, or Supply Chain Management, with aviation experience highly regarded. CIPS certification is a plus!Strong understanding of procurement best practices, inventory management, and supplier relationships, ideally within aviation or a fast-paced industry.Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop teams, driving performance and continuous improvement in procurement operations.High attention to detail with strong problem-solving, reasoning, and data analysis skills to enhance procurement efficiency.Proficient in MS Office and procurement/inventory systems, with a proactive approach to process improvement and change management.Knowledge of CASA regulations, WHS, and Aviation Safety Management Systems, ensuring adherence to industry standards and company policies.What’s in it for me?Novated Leasing for Employees – This enables you to bundle all your car running costs into one regular ongoing tax effective payment! Get more money in your back pocket!Salary Packaging – Another option to get more money into your back pocket!Discounted Qantas Club memberships!Discounted tickets to REDS (QRU) Games and merchandise!Discounted Hotels, Tours and Cruises - Qualify for discounts on just about every type of vacation you can imagine!Does this sound like you?If the sound of this role excites you and you have the skills, we're looking for we'd love to hear from you. Hit that Apply button and Verna will speak to you shortly.At Alliance Airlines we value diversity, equality and inclusion, we are committed to providing working environments where everyone is included and treated fairly and with respect.We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent and people from diverse backgrounds to apply.All candidates must have full working rights within Australia, only candidates with a right to work in Australia will be considered. AUD Brisbane Airport 4008

Procurement Manager

  • Play a key role in shaping procurement operations at Alliance Airlines
  • Opportunity to join a successful & growing Airline
  • Drive Impact & Innovation - optimise supply chain performance

Who is Alliance Airlines?

Alliance Airlines is Australia's leading fly in fly out aviation provider, serving mining, energy and government sectors. With over 1,500 staff, Alliance is unique in owning its entire fleet. Alliance is a leader in the 100-seat jet market, with over 70 aircraft in operation and annual revenues exceeding $600 million. Alliance holds top industry certifications including the International Air Transport Association’s Operational Safety Audit and is a GOLD Status Basic Aviation Risk Standard (BARS) compliant operator. ASX listed and delivering world-class performance, we have operational bases in Brisbane, Rockhampton, Townsville, Cairns, Darwin, Perth and Adelaide. 

What’s the role on offer?

As the Procurement Manager you’ll drive best practices to enhance supply efficiency, safety, and cost-effectiveness while overseeing staff and continuous improvement initiatives. With potential to expand into broader procurement activities across Alliance Aviation Services Group, this role is key to optimizing operational performance and delivering exceptional service to stakeholders.

  • Lead Procurement Operations – Manage procurement activities for Consumable & Expandable (C&E) parts, ensuring operational efficiency, cost control, and on-time performance.
  • Optimise Inventory & Sourcing – Oversee demand planning, purchasing, warranty, and quarantine processes while maintaining cost-effective inventory levels and availability.
  • Coordinate Logistics & Suppliers – Act as the key contact for logistics service providers and manage part movement across internal and external networks.
  • Drive Continuous Improvement – Review and enhance procurement policies, champion process development, and implement best practices for efficiency and compliance.
  • Team Leadership & Development – Mentor and oversee direct reports, ensuring effective task allocation, performance management, and professional growth.
  • Ensure Safety & Compliance – Uphold company policies, regulatory requirements, and safety standards while contributing to audits, security training, and risk management initiatives.

Who are we looking for?

We’re looking for a driven and detail-focused Procurement Manager with a can-do attitude and a passion for continuous improvement. Ideally, you’ll bring aviation procurement experience, strong leadership skills, and the ability to manage a fast-paced supply chain environment. With expertise in procurement, logistics, and supplier relationships, you’ll play a key role in optimising processes, ensuring compliance, and driving operational excellence.

  • Background in Procurement, Logistics, or Supply Chain Management, with aviation experience highly regarded. CIPS certification is a plus!
  • Strong understanding of procurement best practices, inventory management, and supplier relationships, ideally within aviation or a fast-paced industry.
  • Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop teams, driving performance and continuous improvement in procurement operations.
  • High attention to detail with strong problem-solving, reasoning, and data analysis skills to enhance procurement efficiency.
  • Proficient in MS Office and procurement/inventory systems, with a proactive approach to process improvement and change management.
  • Knowledge of CASA regulations, WHS, and Aviation Safety Management Systems, ensuring adherence to industry standards and company policies.

What’s in it for me?

  • Novated Leasing for Employees – This enables you to bundle all your car running costs into one regular ongoing tax effective payment! Get more money in your back pocket!
  • Salary Packaging – Another option to get more money into your back pocket!
  • Discounted Qantas Club memberships!
  • Discounted tickets to REDS (QRU) Games and merchandise!
  • Discounted Hotels, Tours and Cruises - Qualify for discounts on just about every type of vacation you can imagine!

Does this sound like you?

If the sound of this role excites you and you have the skills, we're looking for we'd love to hear from you. Hit that Apply button and Verna will speak to you shortly.

At Alliance Airlines we value diversity, equality and inclusion, we are committed to providing working environments where everyone is included and treated fairly and with respect.

We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent and people from diverse backgrounds to apply.

All candidates must have full working rights within Australia, only candidates with a right to work in Australia will be considered.

  • Posted Date 25 Feb 2025
  • Location Brisbane Airport
    QLD / Australia
  • Industry Procurement, Manufacturing & Transport
  • Job Type
  • Salary Not provided