You will be ESSENTIAL to many FUNCTIONS including:
- Place orders for request parts.
- Coordinate with shipping on outside work requests.
- Work with vendors to maintain competitive pricing and delivery dates.
- Work within West Star repair station manual guidelines to maintain certified and traceable parts.
- Provide product pricing and availability to requestor.
- Coordinate product status with requestor.
- Research and maintain inventory stock requirements.
- Any other job-related duties as assigned by supervisor or management
What you’ll need to bring with you:
Your Education:
A High school diploma or equivalent. A valid driver’s license approved for airline travel and/or a valid passport is ideal, but not mandatory.
Your Experience :
Prior purchasing or inventory control experience is preferred. Aviation specific experience in purchasing parts is ideal but not required. Having previous computer experiences with mainframe and PC databases, internet use, and working with numbers/calculations is a must.
Your Initiative:
We’re looking for team players who are self-motivated and able to perform in a fast paced environment where working under specific deadlines and time constraints will be common. Must be well organized, have a high attention to detail, strong written/verbal/analytical and interpersonal skills and the capability to work with minimal supervision.
Your Sense of Responsibility:
Attend work every day as scheduled
Notify supervisor in advance of shift starting if unable to work.
Must have reliable transportation to get to work each and every day.
Shop products and/or services for competitive pricing.
Maintain high standards of certification and traceability of all parts and product purchased.
Analyze stock requirements to maintain mandated levels.
Follow all company and safety rules during performance of duties.
Other particulars:
Physical Requirements
Lifts 50 lbs.
Routine walking, bending and use of stairs.
Sit at a desk and/or computer for extended intervals.
Mental Requirements
Work with others in a professional manner.
Prioritize workload
Work with new or upgraded computer systems.
Supervision
Work under supervision of the Materials Manager
May be directed to supervise other purchasers on specific projects
Work with minimal supervision
Working Conditions
This is a full-time position working in an office environment
Equipment Used
Mainframe database, PC Computer, telephone, FAX and calculator