Purchaser

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

Company Benefits and Perks:    

• Pay $17.78 - $22.78 per hour. Starting pay is determined by experience, qualifications, and internal equity, and typically falls between the minimum and midpoint of the pay range.
• 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
• Analyzes purchase requisitions for completeness and accuracy of information
• Maintains 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