MX - Procurement Specialist

Atlantic Aviation; Kalispell (MT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Aviation in Kalispell, Montana, is seeking a skilled MX Procurement Specialist. This role involves sourcing and procuring parts for maintenance, ensuring compliance with company policies, and managing vendor relationships.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, strong communication skills, and the ability to work in a dynamic environment. Flexibility in work hours is required, including potential overtime and on-call duties.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age.
• Must maintain a valid state driver’s license.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including overtime and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Support maintenance bases with sourcing and procurement of parts.
• Communicate work progress and issues with management.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Manage customer owned parts and generate shipping documentation.
• Perform data entry and maintain records in operating system.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The MX Procurement Specialist is responsible for providing timely support to each assigned maintenance base with the effective sourcing and procurement of parts, components and services for the maintenance to be performed.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all work is conducted in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Application of the principles of the “Atlantic Attitude” at all times.
• Communication of work progress and significant issues with appropriate Management.
• Provide pricing and availability to Lead Technicians or other local management as requested.
• Follow guidelines for arrival date when placing orders with vendors.
• Research vendor part pricing and purchase parts to fill orders.
• Daily run to FedEx for package pick-up.
• Receive parts into operating system for maintenance or stock orders.
• Perform and document receiving inspections on part sales on all incoming parts.
• Deliver invoices and packing lists to appropriate administrative team for processing.
• Manage customer owned parts sent out for repair.
• Generate shipping documentation for shipments to vendors.
• Ship all Hazardous Material items (with certification only).
• Alert local management of any part return.
• File vendor claims and process core returns as required.
• Pull parts from stock as requested and provide associated documentation.
• Perform data entry of work order and supply transactions into the operating system.
• Review open work orders for maintenance and ensure all pricing is entered correctly.
• Attend daily meeting with Lead Technicians and Operations Manager to discuss workflow/workload and parts issues, if any.
• Work with all technicians to ensure correct parts are being ordered.
• After parts are received deliver to appropriate Lead Technician and/or Technician on the shop floor.
• Prepare documentation and ship all parts going out for repair, that belong to aircraft on the shop floor being worked on.
• Prepare and ship all core returns, and parts returns, that vendors and or customers have requested back.
• Assist all Maintenance Satellite facilities (including AOG teams) with consumables, office supplies, tooling requests, etc.

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• At least 18 years of age
• Must maintain a valid state driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to multi-task.
• Flexible work schedule may include working overtime, nights, on weekends, holidays, and be on call.

Preferred

• Experience with vendor management and/or purchasing.