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Purchasing Agent
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Position summary: Responsible for all procurement related activities necessary to provide efficient material support to maintenance and production activities. Responsible for observing all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company. Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices. Tasks: Conducting procurement activities from requisitions placed by the Company's employees, using established best practice methodology in accordance with AS9100D procedures. Prepare purchase orders, solicit bids proposals, and review requisitions for goods and services. Research and evaluate vendors based on price, quality, selection, service, support, availability, reliability, production and distribution capabilities, and the supplier's reputation and history. Evaluate and review vendor contracts to ensure that vendors/suppliers comply with terms and conditions to determine if changes are needed. Issuing repair orders using technical requirements supplied by maintenance and/or quality personnel. Oversee administration of repair orders to ensure timely quote approval, component repair and return to service. Researching costs and availability of material for major repair/overhaul projects working closely with maintenance and engineering personnel as required. Monitor shipments to ensure that goods come in on time. Coordinating with vendors to resolve any shipping discrepancies/issues. Maintain and review computerized records of items purchased, costs, deliveries, product performance, and inventories. Interacting with accounting department to ensure prompt invoice payment. Sourcing and negotiating to obtain the best possible outcome for the Company's purchases. Ensuring that all procedures are followed and executed in a professional and ethical manner. Perform any other related task or duties as assigned or required. Experience and Education: Bachelor's degree or higher preferred 5 years or more of relevant purchasing experience Aviation Experience Preferred Knowledge of aircraft/aerospace parts and materials Experience reading technical documentation Computer literate Proficient in Microsoft Products Previous ISO experience preferred Attention to detail and skill in negotiation with vendors in a variety of trades and discipline Skills: Positive self-motivating individual who can work independently or in team driven environment. Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents. Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions. Active Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making. Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one. Learning Strategies - Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things. Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively. Quality Control Analysis - Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance. Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience. Organization Prioritize/plan, use time effectively and efficiently Complex Problem Solving Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions. Negotiating Reaching an agreement with another party. Responsibilities and tasks outlined in this job description are not exclusive and may change as determined by the needs of the company. This Company is a veteran-owned company and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer committed to hiring veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability. This job description is not an offer of employment or employment contract .
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December 26 2023 on ApplicantPro
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