Purchasing Agent

USA Jet Airlines

Belleville (MI)

On-site

USD 52,000 - 75,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

401(k) and employer matching

Life Insurance

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

Short- & Long-Term Disability

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Wellness Program

Paid Holidays

Employee Recognition Programs

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Tuition Reimbursement

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Overtime, Differential, Trip & Bonus

Job summary

USA Jet Airlines, based at Willow Run Airport in Belleville, MI, is seeking a Purchasing Agent to join the Stores Department. You will assist in daily stockroom operations, source materials for maintenance, and manage purchase requests to meet project timelines.

You will issue and track orders, obtain quotes, and coordinate with vendors to ensure on-time delivery while supporting inventory accuracy. Strong teamwork and problem-solving are valued.

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED required.
Valid U.S./state driver’s license required.
Must be able to operate company vehicles and equipment.
Willingness to travel for work.
MS Word and Excel proficiency preferred.

Responsibilities

Purchase materials and components to support maintenance and department requirements.
Request price and availability quotes from suppliers for best price and delivery dates.
Provide time-sensitive Aircraft on Ground (AOG) material support to the Maintenance department.
Execute purchase orders, paperwork, and related requests.
Follow up on purchase orders to ensure timely delivery.
Maintain AMOS reporting for overdue PO and repair orders.
Coordinate returns for BER parts and discrepancies.
Build relationships with internal departments and vendors; assist with purchase requests.
Keep the purchasing area clean and organized.
Review repair quotes to decide on repair vs replacement.

Skills

Driver's license

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

About USA Jet

Within the robust framework of Ascent Global Logistics, USA Jet consistently delivers crucial time-sensitive airlift services, reinforcing the supply chains of esteemed customer partners. Based at Willow Run Airport in Belleville, MI, with over 44 years of service in domestic and U.S. to Canada, Mexico and South America cargo transportation, USA Jet is recognized as a trailblazer in the North American air cargo industry.

Our Guiding Principles

At the core of Ascent’s culture is a strong commitment to excellence, driven by the passion and dedication of every team member. We’re equally dedicated to going above and beyond for our customers, ensuring this commitment extends beyond our team and brings exceptional value to those we serve. We aim for perfect execution in everything we do and ‘play hard’ by creating an environment where tasks are performed with a can-do attitude from start to finish. We ‘play smart’ by delivering on our commitments in an honest, fair and ethical manner. We treat every person with whom we interface with the utmost dignity and respect. We understand that our teammates are our most valuable assets, so we ‘play together’ by making every effort to provide a professional and enjoyable experience, enabling careers to flourish and personal growth to be achieved.

What You’ll Do

The Purchasing Agent reports to the Purchasing Lead and the Stockroom Manager. Assists in the daily activities and operations of the Stores Department.

Purchase materials and components to support scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and other department requirements
Requests price and availability quotes from safe and reputable suppliers for the best price and delivery dates to meet project deadlines
Provide time-sensitive Aircraft on Ground (AOG)aircraft material support to the USA Jet Airlines Maintenance department.
Executes purchase orders or exchange orders and purchase requests timely and accurately, printing all necessary paperwork to accompany orders including request and quote
Follow-up on purchase orders to ensure timely delivery within stated lead times
Confirm trace paperwork meets GMM standards
Provide time-sensitive Aircraft on Ground (AOG)aircraft material support to the USA Jet Airlines Maintenance department.
Maintains over-due purchase order and repair order reports using AMOS system, contacts vendors as needed to support inventory and operational requirements for USA Jet Airlines
Orders supplies as needed for day-to-day operation of the stockroom as well as additional off-site locations
Review repair quotes from vendors to determine if repair or replacement or part will be more financially economical
Coordinates with vendors for the return or destruction of BER (Beyond Economical Repair) parts
Build relationships with internal departments and outside suppliers while assisting with purchase requests and discrepancies
Keep purchasing area clean and organized
Reviews material receiving deficiencies and arrange for returns, replacements or credit
Complete all assigned training
Responsible to actively participate in USA Jet Safety Programs and SMS. Required to report all safety concerns in a timely manner. Required to ensure that they and their co-workers are performing their functions in the safest possible manner. Required to follow the standards of the Occupational Safety and Health organization with legal authority at the location at which they are working
Other projects/tasks as assigned by USA Jet Airlines Stockroom Leadership

What You’ll Bring

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
Must maintain a valid U.S./state driver’s license.
Must be physically able to operate Company vehicles and equipment on airport and over-the-road.
Must travel for work as required.
Ability to work effectively in a team as well as independently
Ability to identify and resolve issues
Capability to creatively solve problems
Must be able to think and react quickly with a sense of urgency to time-sensitive problem situations.
Must be able to remain calm during adverse conditions.
Computer software knowledge of key Microsoft Office platforms including Microsoft Word and Excel preferred.
While performing the duties of the job, the employee is frequently required to:
- walk
- stand
- reach/handle items
- work with their hands
- lift and/or move items 10-20 pounds
- talk and hear others in conversations via the phone or in person
While performing the duties of the job, the employee is occasionally required to:
- stoop
- kneel
- crouch
- crawl
- climb
- lift and/or move items up 20-50 pounds