Manager Inventory and Purchasing

• Make an impact by optimising Jetstars inventory and purchasing outcomes
• Full time permanent opportunity based at our Jetstar Headquarters (Docklands) and/or Support Building (Tullamarine)
• Take off with exclusive employee perks including our world-class staff travel program

Your Opportunity

As our new Manager Inventory and Purchasing youll be accountable for end to end inventory and purchasing outcomes ensuring the right materials are available at the right time and cost to support safe and reliable aircraft operations.

Reporting to the Senior Manager Supply Chain and Logistics this role integrates inventory strategy demand planning purchasing execution financial control and supplier governance into a single point of accountability.

Through strong leadership system-enabled decision-making and disciplined process control the role optimises inventory investment and ensures alignment with operational and financial objectives.

Youll be responsible for:

• Inventory Strategy Policy & Optimisation
• Demand Planning Forecasting & Operational Readiness
• Purchasing & Procurement Execution
• Supplier Contract & Commercial Governance
• Financial Control Budgeting & Cost Optimisation
• Data Analytics & Performance Reporting
• People Leadership & Capability
• Safety Compliance & Governance

To be successful in this role ideally youll have:

• Tertiary qualifications in Supply Chain Logistics Engineering Business or a related discipline (preferred)
• Significant experience across aviation supply chain inventory management and purchasing functions including aircraft spares management and supplier governance
• Strong expertise in inventory optimisation demand analysis and purchasing of engineering goods and services
• Demonstrated experience in data analysis cost benefit analysis and developing or implementing analytical solutions
• Advanced analytical capability with a methodical and logical approach including strong proficiency in Excel MS Office and analytics tools (including optimisation through AI where applicable)
• Proficiency with TRAX digital tools and data analytics platforms
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams within complex operational environments
• Strong commercial acumen contract interpretation and enterprise level decision making capability
• Strong stakeholder engagement with excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High attention to detail with the ability to meet deadlines and work effectively within policy driven environments
• Professional and ethical approach when engaging with suppliers and customers

Your Life At Jetstar Is Unlike Any Other

Put the craft in aircraft: Theres a new fleet of A321LR NEOs waiting for your arrival. Beyond Jetstar our Engineering Team get to exposure to projects related to the Qantas Groups A320/1 B787 and A321 Freighters.

Make work feel like a holiday: Join a fun driven team where work feels like a holiday. Our people take every opportunity to takeoff together and find ways to help their teammates soar.

Theres a place for everyone at Jetstar: For us travel and meeting new people go hand in hand. We invite our people to get involved in various Employee Network Groups that play an important role in creating our inclusive and supportive culture that we are fiercely proud of. We believe that teams with a diversity of ideas and experiences are more creative innovative and solve problems quickly. We welcome applications from anyone who wants to takeoff with us. If you have support or access requirements just reach out and let us know what you need.

Were Jetstar. Lets takeoff together
We cant wait to hear from you. Apply by: Sunday 28th June 2026. 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time