Job Description
WE’RE HIRING
PURCHASING & LOGISTICS OFFICER
AeroKnow is the EASA Part 21J and Part 21G Design and Production Organization within the global Cabinair Group, providing aircraft interior design, engineering and certification services to airlines and MROs worldwide. The Sri Lanka operation in Colombo (30+ engineers) supports global delivery teams and must meet both international group standards and aviation regulatory requirements.
The Purchasing & Logistics Officer will procure and move certified aviation parts, materials and services for AeroKnow’s design and production activities, while supporting procurement and logistics requests from other Cabinair Group business units.
Department: Procurement & Logistics | 40 hours per week | Monday to Friday
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Raise and manage purchase orders for parts, raw materials, standard hardware, consumables, tooling and outside services (e.g. testing, special processes) for design and production and sourced items.
- Source only from suppliers on the Approved Supplier List (ASL), checking each order against the supplier’s approved supplier list.
- Flow down quality requirements on every PO, including but not limited to calibration, traceability, certification (EASA Form 1, FAA 8130-3), and First Article Inspection where required.
- Obtain and compare quotations and negotiate price, lead time and terms with delegated authority.
- Expedite orders, track delivery against progress and production schedules, and escalate risks early.
Supplier & Ethics Management
- Support the onboarding of new suppliers with Quality, collecting approval certificates (Part 145, AS9100/ AS9120, EN 9120), questionnaires and trade documents.
- Keep the ASL current by tracking certificate expiry dates and flagging suppliers whose approvals lapse or are not current.
- Maintain supplier performance by monitoring delivery and quality, and take supplier reviews and corrective-action follow-up.
Logistics, Customs & Trade Compliance
- Plan and book inbound and outbound shipments (air, sea, courier) with forwarders, ensuring clearance and managing freight costs.
- Prepare shipping and customs documents, including commercial invoices, packing lists, air waybills, certificates of origin and HS classifications.
- Manage import and export clearance in Sri Lanka with brokers and Sri Lankan Customs, including VAT and any exemptions or temporary import/export.
- Check the export-control status of controlled items (e.g., EU dual-use, US EAR/ITAR) before shipping.
Quality, Audit & Compliance
- Work with Quality and Compliance teams on receiving inspection, certificates of conformance, marking and conformity before parts are released to customers or production.
- Maintain full traceability from supplier certificates to installed parts and assemblies; support supplier audits and corrective actions.
- Identify and report suspected unapproved or counterfeit parts and take appropriate action.
Support Group
- Handle procurement and logistics requests from other Cabinair Group teams; support across locations as required.
- Provide regular reporting on open orders, deliveries, freight costs and supplier performance to the Group Procurement and Group Logistics Managers.
Reporting Structure
Reports to Group Procurement Manager and Group Logistics Manager (Cabinair Group).
If you wish to join our cohesive team to build a great career, send in your resume to hr_2@aeroknow.aero
Orion City Tower, 12th Floor, No 752, Dr Danister de Silva Mawatha, Colombo 09. Website: www.aeroknow.aero