Purchasing Agent

SkyWest Airlines; Saint George (UT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

SkyWest Airlines is looking for a Purchasing Agent to manage purchasing operations at their maintenance bases. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills, be self-motivated, and have good computer proficiency. This is an entry-level full-time position with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including flight discounts.

Benefits

401(k) match

Performance Rewards and Profit Sharing

Health care (medical, dental and vision)

Discounted worldwide flight discounts

Qualifications

• Good communication and people skills.
• Good computer skills, particularly in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Purchase parts for maintenance bases.
• Responsible for aircraft on ground (AOG) and critical purchases.
• Communicate with bases and vendors.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Computer skills

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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About SkyWest

SkyWest is the largest regional airline in the United States and partners with four major airline carriers. More importantly, we’re known for our reliability, service and our professional employees who operate flights each day throughout North America. We have been esteemed as one of “America’s Best Employers” by Forbes and are known for an industry-leading workforce, an exceptional leadership team and our continued solid operational and economic performance.

• 401(k) match
• Performance Rewards and Profit Sharing
• Health care (medical, dental, and vision)
• Discounted worldwide flight discounts and free on available open seating for you and your family with four of our major airlines (Delta, United, Alaska, and American)
  
  

About SkyWest

SkyWest is the largest regional airline in the United States and partners with four major airline carriers. More importantly, we’re known for our reliability, service and our professional employees who operate flights each day throughout North America. We have been esteemed as one of “America’s Best Employers” by Forbes and are known for an industry-leading workforce, an exceptional leadership team and our continued solid operational and economic performance.

SkyWest employees enjoy a distinctive and unmatched culture of teamwork, respect, quality and professionalism, along with world-class benefits such as:

• 401(k) match
• Performance Rewards and Profit Sharing
• Health care (medical, dental, and vision)
• Discounted worldwide flight discounts and free on available open seating for you and your family with four of our major airlines (Delta, United, Alaska, and American)
  
  

Primary Job Duties

As a Purchasing Agent, you will work closely with assigned maintenance bases to ensure they have the parts needed for a successful operation.

• Purchase parts for maintenance bases
• Responsible for aircraft on ground (AOG) and critical purchases
• Evaluate costs for consumable inventory
• Maintain accurate purchase file
• Communicate with bases and vendors
• Monitor and expedite orders
  
  

Minimum Requirements

• No previous airline experience needed*
  
  

We are looking for individuals with an interest in the airline industry who have the following traits -

• Self-motivated
• Good communication and people skills
• Good computer skills, Microsoft Word & Excel
• Ability to work independently and as an integral part of a team
• Job knowledge is gained through on the job training.
  
  

Physical And Other Requirements

• Schedule Monday-Friday
• Either 4-10's or 5-8's available for FT
• Must live near or be willing to relocate to St. George, UT (no remote work opportunities available for this position)
• Must be able to sit for extended periods of time at a computer and perform repetitive computer functions.
• This is not a Department of Transportation Safety-sensitive position.
  
  

Please complete the on-line application. Qualified applicants will be contacted.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Purchasing and Supply Chain

• Industries

  Airlines and Aviation

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