Purchaser

Kalitta Air LLC; Ypsilanti (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Kalitta Air LLC is seeking a Purchaser in Michigan to coordinate procurement and expediting of aircraft parts for line and heavy maintenance. The role requires aviation exposure, strong Excel/Outlook/Word skills, and the ability to navigate inventory databases.

Responsibilities include ensuring supplier approvals, obtaining quotes, and working with Repairs and stockrooms to avoid shortages. High school diploma plus desirable college/technical training is expected.

Qualifications

• High school graduate; some college and/or technical school desirable.
• Aviation experience preferred with background in navigating and using Inventory Management databases.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office including Excel, Outlook and Word.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate procurement and expediting of aircraft parts and materials to ensure timely availability for line maintenance and heavy maintenance checks.
• Perform routine procurement and expediting of materials to support stock replenishment activities.
• Monitor and enforce compliance with purchasing approval policies and procedures in line with Kalitta Air’s General Maintenance Manual.
• Confirm providers are on the Approved Maintenance Provider List or have one-time approval from Kalitta Air QA before procurement.
• Solicit multiple quotes for materials and services and document quotations in the procurement database.
• Collaborate with Repairs Department and stockrooms to address inventory shortages for aircraft on station.
• Monitor and fulfill backshop and stockroom inventory needs according to min/max thresholds and requisitions.
• Communicate shortages, long lead times, and procurement issues to prevent work stoppages during checks.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the Materials Manager.

Skills

Proficient communication skills

Education

High school graduate

Some college or technical school desirable

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Word

Inventory Management databases

Job description

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Purchaser

Job Title:Purchaser

Department: Materials

Reports To: Materials Manager

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

• Coordinate procurement and expediting of aircraft parts and materials to ensure timely availability for line maintenance and heavy maintenance checks.
• Perform routine procurement and expediting of materials to support stock replenishment activities.
• Monitor and enforce compliance with established purchasing approval policies and procedures in alignment with Kalitta Air’s General Maintenance Manual.
• Confirm that all part providers are either on the Approved Maintenance Provider List or have received one-time approval from the Kalitta Air Quality Assurance Department before procurement.
• Solicit multiple quotes for materials and services when available and accurately document all quotations in the company’s procurement database.
• Collaborate with the Repairs Department and multiple stockrooms to address and resolve current inventory shortages for aircraft on station.
• Monitor and fulfill backshop and stockroom inventory needs according to min/max thresholds and supply requisitions
• Communicate inventory shortages, long lead times, and other procurement issues to Maintenance and Materials Management to proactively address potential work stoppages during checks
• Perform any other duties assigned by the Materials Manager.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

High school graduate; some college and/or technical school desirable.

Aviation experience preferred w/ background in navigating and using Inventory Management databases. Microsoft Office experience is required, including Excel, Outlook and Word. Proficient communication skills is a must.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, write and understand spoken and written English. Ability to create / write routine reports and correspondence.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and / or ability required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

This position requires the ability to occasionally lift up to 20 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Employee will perform duties in a(n) office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones and photocopiers.