Founded in the Queensland outback in 1920, Qantas has grown to be Australia’s largest regional, domestic, and international airline. Qantas has a range of subsidiary businesses that support the overall operations of the Group. The Qantas Group’s main business is the transportation of customers and freight using two complementary airline brands — Qantas and Jetstar — operating regional, domestic, and international services.

• Play a critical role in keeping aircraft flying by ensuring the right components are sourced, procured and delivered when needed 
• Build strong partnerships with contract suppliers and internal stakeholders to drive inventory availability and operational performance 
• Use data, commercial insight and problem-solving skills to identify improvements and influence supply chain outcomes 

At Qantas, we're constantly evolving to meet the future of aviation. As the airline that's challenged what's possible for over a century, we continue to innovate, connect people and communities, and deliver exceptional outcomes for our customers. 

The Qantas Engineering Supply Chain team plays a vital role in supporting safe and reliable operations across our network.  

As a Senior Component Buyer, you will manage the end-to-end supply of aircraft components, ensuring every step is actively followed up. This includes reviewing demand and consumption trends, supporting forecasting activities, coordinating procurement and delivery of serviceable inventory, monitoring unserviceable component returns in accordance with contractual requirements, resolving supply issues, managing urgent operational requests, and maintaining accurate records to support operational priorities. 

This is a highly collaborative role where you'll work closely with Engineering, Planning, Logistics, Finance and suppliers around the world to proactively manage inventory, resolve supply challenges and support critical operational needs. 

What you'll be doing 

• Executing inventory plans and managing end-to-end supply chain activities of aircraft components and aviation materials 
• Expediting critical orders to meet operational requirements  
• Supporting the development of component forecasts and inventory planning 
• Analysing inventory and supplier data to identify trends, risks and improvement opportunities.  Monitoring supplier performance. 
• Developing and maintaining strong supplier relationships 
• Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance supply chain performance 
• Championing safety, compliance and operational excellence in everything you do 

What you'll bring 

• Experience in supply chain, planning, purchasing, repairs, inventory management, customer support services 
• Tertiary qualification in business, finance, logistics or a related discipline 
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and ERP Systems 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills 
• Strong customer focus and attention to detail, with excellent stakeholder, supplier relationship and communication skills. 
• Ability to positively influence others in the achievement of operational objectives 
• Self-motivation and ability to work without supervision 
• Aviation industry experience (desirable)  

Why Qantas? 

You’ll join a team where creativity and passion are encouraged. Our people come together to allow us to dream big and deliver successfully.  There are many different opportunities across our team, which means you’ll be able to grow both personally and professionally at Qantas. Your development is a priority for us – so that you can maintain the high standards our customers have come to expect and can continue to develop over time. You’ll be supported from day 1 with on the job training and coaching as well as our formal training opportunities. While you may start in this role, we’ve got a great track record of supporting our people to take their career in so many different directions, the destinations are endless.  

 
The Qantas employee benefits program offers amazing benefits that extend well beyond travel. 

• We love to travel: Enjoy heavily discounted air travel within Australia and across the globe, both for you and your family and friends, as well as exclusive deals on accommodation and holidays. 
• We have flexible leave options: Make use of leave and flexible working opportunities including 14 weeks paid parental leave and the option to purchase additional paid leave for eligible employees. 
• We’ll give you access to thousands of rewards: Through our partnerships we can offer you discounts across shopping, food and wine, insurance, health and wellbeing, leisure and entertainment. You can also take advantage of our salary packaging program including motor vehicles, eligible portable electronic devices and professional memberships. 
• We’ll support your wellbeing: Whether it’s learning to better support your own and others’ mental health, our interactive wellbeing app or your very own tailored nutrition plan. 
• We’re constantly evolving, and this means the opportunities for our people are endless. In every role there’s the opportunity to embrace personal development and career growth, ownership of projects, and the ability to make an impact. 

Qantas is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.  

If you’re ready to step into a culture that will challenge and excite you, submit an application and let’s explore how we go places together. 

To apply please upload your resume only, no cover letter required  
 
Applications close: Thursday, 15th October 2026