Purchasing Agent initiates, prepares, processes, and verifies purchase orders following established guidelines to purchase materials and goods by required delivery dates. Inputs transactions and administers a purchasing and contracts system or database. Being a Purchasing Agent interacts with suppliers to obtain favorable pricing terms, product specifications, monitor availability, and optimize savings. Expedites delayed orders and resolves issues with changes, returns, replacements, and credit arrangements. Additionally, Purchasing Agent coordinates with internal teams to ensure that procurement needs are met promptly and efficiently. Requires a high school diploma. Typically reports to a supervisor or team leader. The Purchasing Agent independently performs a wide range of complex duties under general guidance from supervisors. Has gained full proficiency in a broad range of activities related to the job. To be a Purchasing Agent typically requires 5-7 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
The successful candidate will manage the repair process for all components needing to be sent to an outside vendor. This includes being directly responsible for, developing a repair work scope, understanding customer’s requirements and deadlines, and managing the repairs through the process. The position reports directly to the Purchasing Supervisor, in his/her absence, the Repair / Purchasing Coordinator is to report to the CFO. Coordinator’s duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:
Qualifications:
College degree preferred
1 year experience in material management or 2 years’ experience in an aircraft maintenance and/or flight
operations/logistics field.
Ability to work independently with little supervision
Ability to handle multiple time sensitive tasks and perform in stressful environment
Able to lift up to 50lbs
Proficient in MS Excel (Basic)
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
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