Procurement Buyer (AOG)

Flexjet; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Flexjet in Cleveland is seeking a Procurement Buyer for an on-site role to support the maintenance department with aircraft parts and purchasing activities. You will work to ensure timely parts availability, leverage supplier relationships, and maintain accurate records while upholding Flexjet policies.

The position requires 3-5 years of procurement/parts experience, strong communication, and proficiency with MS Office.

Qualifications

• Self-directed, proactive candidate who can work under pressure and multi-task.
• Excellent written and oral communication, detail-oriented class.
• Meet deadlines; prioritize tasks with urgency and flexibility.
• 3–5 years of procurement/parts experience.
• Proficient with Windows and MS Office programs.

Responsibilities

• Purchase aircraft parts to support the maintenance department and day-to-day operations.
• Provide problem solving and decision-making support to ensure tactical and strategic purchasing execution.
• Provide technical assistance in determining requirements, purchasing, and movement of parts.
• Coordinate and resolve problems with internal and external resources to reduce aircraft ground time, flight delays, and cancellations.
• Maintain detailed records/notes and communicate parts status across departments.
• Adhere to Flexjet policies and procedures.

Skills

Procurement experience

MS Office

Excel

Access

Database experience

Analytical aptitude

Technical background

Organization skills

Communication skills

Job description

This role is an on-site position located at Flexjet’s headquarters in Cleveland, Ohio. Candidates must be able to work in-office during standard business hours.

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