Procurement Buyer

Department: 310 Materials Management

Location:

Cleveland, OHPosted:
At Flexjet, we’re committed to attracting and retaining excellent employees by providing an environment that empowers them to develop and define their career path. We provide a safe, progressive and rewarding workplace with competitive pay and employee benefits.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

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

Level 1

Entry level

Level 23-7 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

Level 38 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 PRINCIPAL

DUTIES & 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 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 cancelationsKNOWLEDGE &

SKILLS:

Requires purchasing skills

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

Other tasks as assigned