Coordinator, Purchasing III

AAR Corp; Hot Springs (AR); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

AAR Corp. in the United States is seeking a Coordinator, Purchasing III to perform a broad range of purchasing duties and maintain records.

You will work with vendors to obtain pricing, lead times, and delivery schedules; prepare POs and bid requests; and track material status to ensure timely delivery.

This full-time role requires strong English communication, attention to detail, and the ability to coordinate with multiple departments.

Qualifications

• Read, write, and understand English fluently.
• Ability to learn and communicate effectively in writing and verbally.
• Two years of office/clerical education or experience required.

Responsibilities

• Maintains records and files with pertinent purchasing information.
• Compiles, records, and tracks purchasing data, activities, and pricing.
• Checks deliveries of materials ordered, and shipments received.
• Within prescribed limits, takes actions to ensure on-time delivery of materials.
• Coordinates returns of rejected or unsuitable orders.
• Responds to requests for purchasing data and status of material activities.
• Prints reports to know what parts to purchase.
• Locates parts with acceptable tracing, pricing, and lead times.
• Prepares purchase orders (PO) and bid requests.
• Sets up vendors for purchases.
• Works with vendors to determine order statuses.
• Interfaces with all departments to resolve problems and issues with purchased items.
• Runs a purchase order status report, weekly.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Read/Write/Understand English fluently

Effective written/verbal communication

Education

High school diploma with 2 years office/clerical education/experience

AA degree in a related discipline + 1 year technician education/experience

Job description

Job Description - Coordinator, Purchasing III (18903)

About Us:AAR Corp. (NYSE: AIR) is a global aerospace and defense aftermarket solutions company that employs more than 6,000 people across over 60 sites in over 20 countries. Headquartered in the Chicago, Illinois area, AAR supports commercial and government customers in more than 100 countries through four operating segments: Parts Supply, Integrated Solutions, Repair and Engineering and Expeditionary Services.AAR’s purpose is to empower people to build innovative aerospace solutions today so you can safely reach your destination tomorrow. The company’s mission is to go above and beyond to provide value-driven aerospace aftermarket solutions to meet the evolving needs of our customers worldwide. AAR constantly searches for the right thing to do for its customers, employees, partners and for society.

Description

Performs a variety of purchasing duties. Maintains records and files with pertinent purchasing information. Compiles, records, and tracks purchasing data, activities, and pricing. Checks deliveries of materials ordered, and shipments received. Within prescribed limits, takes actions to ensure on-time delivery of materials. Coordinates returns of rejected or unsuitable orders. Responds to requests for purchasing data and status of material activities.

• Knows and understands company and department policies and safety procedures.
• Works with vendors to obtain products or service information such as pricing, availability, and delivery schedules.
• Prints reports to know what parts to purchase.
• Locates parts with acceptable tracing, pricing, and lead times.
• Prepares purchase orders (PO) and bid requests.
• Sets up vendors for purchases.
• Works with vendors to determine order statuses.
• Interfaces with all departments to resolve problems and issues with purchased items.
• Runs a purchase order status report, weekly.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Read, write, and understand English fluently.
• Ability to learn and understand and communicate effectively in writing and verbally.
• High school and two years of office/clerical related education and experience.
• Associate of Arts degree in a related discipline and one year of related technician education/experience.
• High school and 2 years of related production/maintenance education/experience with certification in assigned area preferred.

Job

Purchasing

Schedule

Full-time

Overtime Status

Non-exempt

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.