Purchasing Specialist II

heico; Snohomish (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health care (medical, dental, vision)

Life insurance

Voluntary coverages

401(k) and Roth

Education assistance

Employee assistance program

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Soundair Aviation Services in Snohomish, WA, is seeking a Purchasing professional to manage aviation material procurement and support ongoing repair activities.

You will develop vendor relations, issue and track POs, maintain inventories, and collaborate with receiving, sales, and accounting to resolve issues.

The ideal candidate has strong MS Office skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced aviation environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED plus 3 years related experience; aviation experience preferred.
• 3 years purchasing/aviation experience preferred.
• Strong data entry and MS Excel skills.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Purchase bench stock, parts, and end items while minimizing costs.
• Maintain inventories, transactions, and reports.
• Provide admin support including data entry, issuing PO's, updating MRP system.
• Develop and maintain vendor relations; contact vendors about discrepancies and track shipments.
• Coordinate with receiving, sales, technical, accounting, operations, and logistics.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Purchasing

Vendor relations

MS Office

Data entry

Communication

Organization

Reading drawings

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MRP system

Job description

Join the Soundair Aviation Services Team

Since 1993, Soundair Aviation Services has been keeping aircraft flying with precision, reliability, and pride. What began with flight deck transparencies has grown to include galley inserts, lavatory components, oxygen systems, and more.

For over 30 years, airlines and MROs around the world have trusted our team to deliver quality repairs and fast turnaround times. That trust starts with our people—skilled, dedicated, and passionate about what they do.

At Soundair, we value teamwork, attention to detail, and open communication. Our employees are our greatest asset, bringing unique skills and experience that strengthen our team and drive our success.

As we continue to grow and innovate, we’re looking for people who are motivated to grow with us. Join Soundair and help keep aviation moving forward.

We offer a competitive benefits package to full time employees which includes:

• Paid Time Off –Vacation, Sick, Holiday’s, and Floating Holidays.
• Healthcare (Medical, Dental, and Pharmacy coverage supplemented by Wencor Group)
• Company Sponsored Basic Life Insurance, AD&D and LTD
• Voluntary Coverages (Vision, Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Supplemental Life Insurance)
• Traditional 401(k) and Roth Savings Plans
• Education Assistance Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Opportunities for advancement

Overview of the Position:

Responsible for the activities relating to purchasing aviation material.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for purchasing unique bench stock, piece parts, and end items in support of ongoing repair activity while minimizing purchase costs.
• Maintain control of various inventories, related transactions, and report generation as required by management.
• Provide administrative and purchasing support including heavy data entry, inventory evaluation, issuing and expediting PO's, maintaining consumables and supplies, and updating MRP system.
• Develop and maintain vendor relations. Problem solve issues related to purchase orders and materials received. Contact vendors regarding discrepancies with quantity and quality, determine shipment status of orders, and trace delinquent arrivals from purchase orders.
• Generate, verify, and interpret incoming receiver reports and other various reports.
• Work closely with receiving department to ensure proper supplies have arrived.
• Work closely with sales, technical, accounting, operations, and logistics personnel and resolves issues with as needed.
• Other duties that may be assigned.

Other Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Prefer certificate or two year degree in business or related field or three years in administrative or customer service support role or combination.
• One year in Purchasing, preferably in aviation.
• Must be self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Great organization skills, team oriented, ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent phone skills and able to communicate effectively.
• Above average MS Office Skills and type 40+ wpm.
• Proficient with spreadsheet, presentation, and project management software.
• Very process oriented.
• Ability to read and understand mechanical drawings and electronic schematics.

Education / Experience Requirements:

High school diploma or GED required. 3 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Other Qualifications:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Language Skills:

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

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

• Is frequently required to talk or listen.
• Is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle or feel.
• Is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and lift up to 30 pounds.
• Works in moderate noise levels.
• Minimal travel required.