Purchaser

PAL Aerospace Ltd.; San Juan de Terranova; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

PAL Technical Services is seeking a Purchaser at our St. John's, NL base to research, evaluate and purchase products for the Aerospace industry.

The role will require coordinating supplier data, negotiating delivery schedules and supporting long-term agreements. Responsibilities include obtaining supplier quotes, managing inventory levels, and handling day-to-day logistics including customs and controlled goods.

Qualifications

• Experience purchasing merchandise, materials, components, and/or equipment.
• Experience ordering parts, inventory, and warehouse work.
• Ability to control, measure and regulate inventory levels.
• Handle day-to-day logistics with receiving, storage and shipments, including customs.
• Proficient in MS Word, Outlook and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Obtain information from suppliers on specifications, price and delivery dates.
• Ensure supplier data is current and accurate.
• Obtain quotes, conduct bids, evaluate costs, and negotiate delivery schedules.
• Balance price, quantity discounts, quality and standard terms.
• Support long-term agreements in place.
• Resolve purchasing, delivery and payment issues with suppliers.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Parts ordering

Inventory control

Logistics coordination

Customs knowledge

MS Word/Outlook/Excel

Communication skills

Time management

Independent & team work

Attention to detail

Job description

PAL Technical Services is a leader in international aerospace and defense design, development and operation of airborne surveillance aircraft, heavy maintenance checks and software applications. We provide a wide range of aviation and related services to domestic and international markets.

PAL Technical Servicesis seeking qualified applications for the position ofPurchaser at our St. John's, NLbase.

The Purchaser will research, evaluate and purchase products in the most effective and efficient manner possible for use within the Aerospace industry.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Obtain information from suppliers concerning product and/or service specifications, price, and delivery dates
• Ensure all applicable data is current
• Obtain quotes, conduct bids, evaluate costs, and negotiate optimum delivery schedules
• Ensure a suitable combination of price, quantity discount, product quality, standard terms and conditions
• Support long term agreements in place
• Resolve problems related to purchasing, delivery, receiving and payment to the supplier; determine source of the problem and takes appropriate corrective action
• Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing merchandise, materials, components, and/or equipment
• Experience ordering parts, inventory, and warehouse work
• The ability to control, measure and regulate efficient stores inventory levels based on operational requirements balanced with financial consideration
• Handle day-to-day logistics associated with receiving, storage and shipments, including meeting regulations with customs and controlled goods
• Excellent computer skills including experience with Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel are essential
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Detail oriented individual that can meet regular deadlines and can manage time efficiently
• Experience in customs and controlled goods
• Exceptional organization skills
• The ability to work both independently and in a team environment

What we offer

• Personal travel privileges with PAL and interline agreements with other airlines
• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Employee Tuition Assistance Program
• Employee and Family Assistance Programs
• Opportunities for growth

PAL Technical Servicesis committed to fostering an inclusive work environment that celebrates and encourages diversity, equity, and inclusion whereby individuals are recognized, supported, and respected. Candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Thank you.