Procurement Specialist

Essential Duties

• Continuous follow-up to ensure supplier and delivery commitments are met.
• Positively support and promote safety, security and quality as a fundamental function of the overall responsibility.
• Ensure compliance with maintenance requisitions in a way that minimizes inventory investments and meets time requirements.
• Review all purchase requisitions for content, accuracy, interchangeability and the level of urgency.
• Monitor current stock levels and usages, to determine the necessity of the request.
• Determine the responsible sources of supply.
• Evaluate purchases to ensure compliance with all Federal Regulations and Company policies regarding quality, documentation and traceability.
• Expedite open purchase orders.
• Contact vendors to negotiate price, obtain the most preferred tag and direct the method of shipment.
• Procure components, equipment and supplies with high levels of reliability while maintaining fiduciary responsibility to the Company.
• Cook up the acquisition of Loaner parts from other airlines.
• Oversee all material requirements during AOG situations.

Education and Technical Requirements

• Previous airline / aviation experience.
• College degree in Business or related field preferred.
• Previous purchasing and/or inventory planning experience preferred.
• Self-initiative and ability to work independently with little supervision.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent computer skills; proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Work Schedule

Weekends, holidays, and some nights.