Purchaser

Purpose

The Purchaser provides support to the Procurement department by researching and sourcing parts and materials requested by internal customers.

Company Benefits and Perks

- Pay (hourly) - Full time position - Monday through Friday from 8:00am – 5:00pm - Comprehensive Benefits offered - Medical, Dental, Vision - HSA/FSA - Life Insurance, Long-Term and Short-Term Disability - Employee Assistance Program - 401(k) with Company Match - Paid Time Off (PTO) - Company Wellness Program

Responsibilities

- Place orders for parts in a timely fashion and complete all associated reporting - Work successfully with a diverse group of employees both inside and outside Logistics - Read and understand aircraft parts and maintenance manuals for research purposes - Perform parts research utilizing ATA, IMPS, etc. - Demonstrate proficiency with all relevant aspects of Pentagon software suite - Act as primary contact with vendors; develop vendor relationships - Assist in development of sourcing agreements to control costs - Analyze purchase requisitions for completeness and accuracy of information - Maintain effective internal and external working relationships - Other duties as assigned

Requirements

- High School diploma or GED required, some college preferred - Documented proficiency with MS Office suite, particularly Word, Outlook, and Excel - Proven ability to learn complex software products quickly - Excellent verbal and written communication skills - Proven keyboarding skills for efficient entry of data, etc. - Ability to read and understand aircraft parts and maintenance manuals for research - Working knowledge of maintenance activities, parts, tools, etc. - Knowledge of aviation terms and activities extremely helpful - Hands-on experience with industrial purchasing software systems extremely helpful