Senior Purchaser
Job in
Kelowna, BC, Canada
Listing for:
KF Aerospace
Full Time
position
Listed on 2025-12-31
Job specializations:
-
Business
Business Development, Supply Chain / Intl. Trade, Business Management, Operations Manager
Job Description & How to Apply Below
We’re all about
the craft.
KF Aerospace is proud to deliver innovative aircraft solutions for corporate, commercial, and military customers worldwide. Launched 50 years ago out of Canada’s Okanagan Valley, KF has grown to specialize in a wide range of aviation services including maintenance and modifications, air cargo operations, military pilot training and aircraft leasing. With facilities across Canada, KF is home to a 1,000 strong, highly skilled workforce.
Our passion for our craft fuels every project we touch.
JOB OVERVIEW
The Senior Purchaser position reports to the Procurement Lead and is responsible for delivering a high level of customer service in the procurement of goods and services for our customers at the lowest total cost of ownership. Doing so requires independent decision making, non-standard problem solving, trouble shooting and development/training of entry level Purchasing employees. This will be achieved by:
Through the expertise and effectiveness of our people in Supply Chain Management (SCM) by incorporating SCM strategies and best practices in conjunction with market intelligence and effective supplier alliances and CI initiativesThrough the development of stronger relationships with team members and cross-functional groupsThrough the development of strategies to achieve established Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) that are consistent with corporate objectivesThrough on-going development of your team for future growth opportunities to ensure both functionality and effectivenessDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Senior Purchaser position is responsible for the following key areas:
Sourcing of materials, parts, and services
Sourcing and procuring required goods and services to fulfill customer and company requirements for all bases in a cost effective and timely manner by:
Possessing a solid working knowledge of aviation parts and materials and comprehension of the differences between rotables and consumablesAdhering to the customer financial approval limits and cooperatively resolving any issues arising in this area when approval limits are exceededRecommending continuous improvement initiatives to reduce costsCommunicating/collaborating effectively with all bases and departmentsAnswering non-standard requests by independently using advanced searching and problem solving and possessing a thorough understanding of internal systemsProviding recommendations on alternative approved parts or finding a higher assembly to help complete the purchase order to meet customer timelinesConducting market research and ensuring market intelligence is utilized fully to offer supply chain strategies and best practices to our customersEffectively dealing with part exchanges and warranty claimsDocumentation and Administration
Solid understanding of company paper flow, systems and requirements of other departments and the ability to collaborate as required with a high degree of accuracy, including:
Timely processing and distribution of purchase orders in the M3 systemExpediting and updating of purchase orders in the M3 system with confirmed delivery dates and air waybill numbersMonitoring parts status reports to ensure all parts are purchased and delivered within the required dock dates for maintenance projectsFamiliarity with Purchasing manual and policies and adhering to themCustomer Service
Takes the initiative to provide a high level of customer service by:
Setting a positive and professional example in all situationsMaking recommendations and generating alternatives to improve customer service along with challenging the status quoEnsuring proactive follow-up within 48 hours (non AOG) to customers and coaching other team members to do the sameCollaborating with internal and external customers to meet customer requirementsExercising collaborative decision-making and resolution of issues with key areasInstilling a sense of personal ownership and accountability in interpersonal interactions with other employees, customers, and suppliersVendor Interaction
Cultivating effective working relationships with Suppliers by:
Having a working knowledge of all approved vendors and an understanding of their…
Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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