Procurement Buyer

Flexjet LLC; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Employee benefits

Career development opportunities

Job summary

A leading aviation company in Cleveland is seeking a Procurement Buyer. The role requires 3-5 years of procurement experience and excellent organizational skills. Responsibilities include purchasing aircraft parts, ensuring supplier commitments, and adhering to company policies. Candidates must be proactive with strong analytical aptitude and proficient knowledge of Excel and Access. This position offers a rewarding work environment with opportunities for career development.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of procurement / parts experience required.
• Proficiency in Excel, Access, and database management desired.
• Must demonstrate flexibility and strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Purchase aircraft parts to support maintenance department operations.
• Conduct decision-making support for the purchasing process.
• Coordinate with internal and external resources to resolve problems.

Skills

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Strong organization skills

Computer literate with knowledge of Windows and MS Office

Analytical aptitude

Tools

Excel

Access

Database

Job description

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

At Flexjet, we’re committed to attracting and retaining excellent employees by providing an environment that empowers them to develop and define their career path. We provide a safe, progressive and rewarding workplace with competitive pay and employee benefits.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Successful candidate will be a highly motivated, self-directed, proactive individual who works effectively under pressure and time constraints with the ability to multi-task and work within a team environment
• Demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills, professionalism, and fanatical attention to detail
• Required to meet deadlines, must be comfortable prioritizing tasks, demonstrate flexibility, display a strong work ethic, and sense of urgency
• Required to have 3-5 years of procurement / parts experience
• Strong organization skills with the ability to obtain a high level of familiarity quickly
• Must be computer literate with a working knowledge of Windows and MS Office programs
• ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Excel, Access, Database experience and Analytical aptitude desired
  • Technical background desired

Proficiency of responsibilities along with knowledge, skills, and experience will determine Procurement Buyer level 1, 2, or 3

• Level 1
  • Entry level
• Level 2
  • 3-7 years of experience
  • 80% of position is purchasing activities, 20% parts operations and expediting
  • Work as liaison between purchasing, stores, and Maintenance Operations Center
  • Determine competitive pricing based on our needed schedule
  • Identify interchangeable parts and update parts catalog
• Level 3
  • 8 years or more of experience
  • Cover for manager when out of the office
  • Work closely with other managers to solve parts issues
  • Provide training to lower levels and new employees

PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Foster the Flexjet culture while embracing the company fundamental principles
• Adhere to Flexjet policies and procedures
• Purchase aircraft parts required to support the maintenance department to ensure the day-to-day operations is accomplished
• Conduct problem solving and decision-making support to ensure tactical and strategic execution of the purchasing process
• Provide technical assistance in determining requirements, purchasing, and movement of parts
• Coordinate and resolve problems with internal and external resources to achieve resolutions, thereby reducing aircraft ground time, flight delays, and cancelations

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• Reporting and analytics
• Ensure supplier and delivery commitments are met through continuous follow up regarding order status, vendor performance, and resolve problems regarding quality and supply as required
• Coordinate internal part movements for AOG situations
• Maintain detailed records/notes to include all pertinent information in the request
• Communicate with various departments on parts status
• Must be able to determine parts numbers required by maintenance in reference to the Illustrated Parts Catalog
• Parts ordering, parts receiving, shipping, packaging, maintaining inventory control and integrity