Procurement Buyer (AOG)

About the role

This role is an on-site position located at Flexjet’s headquarters in Cleveland, Ohio. Candidates must be able to work in-office during standard business hours.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of procurement / parts experience
• Highly motivated, self-directed, proactive individual who works effectively under pressure and time constraints with the ability to multi-task and work within a team environment
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, professionalism, and fanatical attention to detail
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize tasks, demonstrate flexibility, display a strong work ethic, and sense of urgency
• Strong organization skills with the ability to obtain a high level of familiarity quickly
• Computer literate with a working knowledge of Windows and MS Office programs

Additional Qualifications

• Excel, Access, and database experience
• Analytical aptitude
• Technical background

Proficiency of responsibilities along with knowledge, skills, and experience will determine Procurement Buyer level 1, 2, or 3.

Levels

• Level 1 (Entry level)
• Level 2
  • 3-7 years of experience
  • 80% of position is purchasing activities, 20% parts operations and expediting
  • Work as liaison between purchasing, stores, and Maintenance Operations Center
  • Determine competitive pricing based on needed schedule
  • Identify interchangeable parts and update parts catalog
• Level 3
  • 8 years or more of experience
  • Cover for manager when out of the office
  • Work closely with other managers to solve parts issues
  • Provide training to lower levels and new employees

Responsibilities

• Foster the Flexjet culture while embracing the company fundamental principles
• Adhere to Flexjet policies and procedures
• Purchase aircraft parts required to support the maintenance department to ensure day-to-day operations
• Conduct problem solving and decision-making support to ensure tactical and strategic execution of the purchasing process
• Provide technical assistance in determining requirements, purchasing, and movement of parts
• Coordinate and resolve problems with internal and external resources to reduce aircraft ground time, flight delays, and cancellations
• Ensure supplier and delivery commitments are met through continuous follow-up regarding order status, vendor performance, and resolve problems regarding quality and supply
• Coordinate internal part movements for AOG situations
• Maintain detailed records/notes including all pertinent information in the request
• Communicate with various departments on parts status
• Determine parts numbers required by maintenance in reference to the Illustrated Parts Catalog
• Handle parts ordering, parts receiving, shipping, packaging, maintaining inventory control and integrity
• Other tasks as assigned

Skills

• Purchasing skills
• Reporting and analytics

Benefits

Flexjet provides a safe, progressive, and rewarding workplace with competitive pay and employee benefits.