Procurement Buyer; AOG

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.

• Successful candidate will be a 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
• Demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills, professionalism, and fanatical attention to detail
• Required to meet deadlines, must be comfortable prioritizing tasks, demonstrate flexibility, display a strong work ethic, and sense of urgency
• Required to have 3-5 years of procurement / parts experience
• Strong organization skills with the ability to obtain a high level of familiarity quickly
• Must be computer literate with a working knowledge of Windows and MS Office programs
• Additional Qualifications:
  • Excel, Access, Database experience and Analytical aptitude desired
  • Technical background desired

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

• Entry level

• 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 our needed schedule
• Identify interchangeable parts and update parts catalog

• 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

• 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 the day‑to‑day operations is accomplished
• 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 achieve resolutions, thereby reducing aircraft ground time, flight delays, and cancelations

• Reporting and analytics
• Ensure supplier and delivery commitments are met through continuous follow up regarding order status, vendor performance, and resolve problems regarding quality and supply as required
• Coordinate internal part movements for AOG situations
• Maintain detailed records/notes to include all pertinent information in the request
• Communicate with various departments on parts status
• Must be able to determine parts numbers required by maintenance in reference to the Illustrated Parts Catalog
• Parts ordering, parts receiving, shipping, packaging, maintaining inventory control and integrity