Buyer

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Buyer position is part of the Purchasing Department responsible for the procurement and distribution of aircraft materials parts equipment and supplies for the heavy maintenance & line aircraft (both stock including stock replenishment and AOG requirements. Responsibilities include negotiating pricing for goods and services to ensure purchases are cost competitive and processing purchase orders for Aircraft and Engine parts in support of Amerijet s fleet requirements; including but not limited to Scheduled Maintenance Events (ACheck/CCheck etc. Engineering Orders material kits etc. This is accomplished by working within the company programs and having a working knowledge of Illustrated Parts Catalog (IPC) Airworthiness Directives Service Bulletins and Engineering. The Buyer has direct communication with various stations stick room and Heavy Check Representative regarding routine and critical heavy maintenance check purchase orders and other parts status.

Job Responsibilities include the following but not limited to:

Process purchase orders for Aircraft and Engine parts in support of Amerijet s fleet requirements; including but not limited to DMI(s) Scheduled Maintenance Events (HMX and Line W/O) Engineering Orders AOG(s)etc.

Evaluate suppliers services on price quality operation support availability reliability and selection.

Prepare reports and review summary invoices for accuracy to correct discrepancies and ensure payment terms are met including transportation charges.

Ensure parts are expedited against open Heavy Maintenance & Line Material orders from suppliers to ensure Heavy Maintenance schedules are met.

Maintain direct communication with onsite Heavy Check Representatives regarding critical purchase orders and ensure timely response to Heavy Maintenance facilitys requirements.

Ensure that all materials procured meet Amerijet International Airlines and FAA quality standards.

Provide part status movement alternative plans and other material issues as required.

Provide material planning recommendations to Inventory Management.

Alert management to any irregularities of material requisitions and vendor improprieties.

Submit and track purchase orders on approved suppliers. Maintain timely control of orders amendments and shipping notices.

Coordinate and communicate with Materials/Receiving Department on receipt of purchase orders; resolves any discrepancies with vendors on quantity pricing or documentation.

Negotiate reductions based on the analysis of quotes.

Handle multiple timesensitive tasks and perform in a stressful environment.

Complete special projects and other duties as assigned.

Maintain the HMX Cost tracker for each HMX aircraft.

Required Qualifications and Skills:

Must possess strong analytical negotiation and problemsolving skills.

Excellent communication skills.

Meticulous attention to detail.

Strong sense of financial responsibility.

Demonstrated ability to understand adapt and work with people of various backgrounds and cultures.

Selfinitiative and ability to work independently with minimal supervision required.

Uncompromised customer and service minded problem solver.

Highly motivated stress resistant and result oriented.

Willingness to work in various shifts covering 24/7 operation.

Able to obtain SIDA badge.

Legally eligible to work in the country in which the position is located.

Ability to work various hours shifts weekends nights and holidays.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills:

Associate Degree in Business Supply Chain Management or Related field with 12 years technical purchasing experience or Equivalent combination of education and Job experience.

Bilingual English and Spanish is a plus.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position will not have direct reports but may require training for new team members.

Language Skills:

The employee must possess strong interpersonal communications skills be able to effectively present information respond to questions and proficiently write reports and business correspondence.

Physical Activities and Requirements of the Position:

Sedentary work; sitting most of the time. While performing the duties of this job the employee frequently works in an office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers phones photocopiers filing cabinets and fax machines. Exerts up to 30 lbs. of force occasionally for office supplies and equipment.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to finger handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms; move about the facility. Some light physical effort is required.

Must be able to work well under pressure. Domestic/International travel and overtime are required when necessary.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Acknowledgment:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed in this position. These statements are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities tasks and skills required of an employee in this position. Amerijet International Airlines Inc. reserves the right to request that other tasks be performed when warranted (for example by emergencies changes in personnel or workload corporate reorganization or technical development). Amerijet International Airlines Inc. also reserves the right to revise this job description.

AAP/EEO Statement:

Amerijet International Airlines Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants without regards to race color religion national origin sex sexual orientation age disability veteran status or any other protected factors under federal state or local law. Any applicant requiring assistance with our online application process or who needs accommodation for the application process due to a disability should send an email to .

Legal Notices to All Applicants:

EEO is the Law

Employee Rights Under The Family and Medical Leave Act

Employee Polygraph Protection Act

Everify Participation

DOJ Right to Work

Florida Law Prohibits Discrimination