Tech Ops Purchasing Assistant — Supplier & Systems

American Airlines; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) program

Employee discounts

Job summary

American Airlines is seeking a Purchasing Assistant for the Technical Operations team within Supply Chain. This role handles supplier orders, invoicing, onboarding hardware/software, and supports supplier coordination at the Fort Worth HQ.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma and 1–2 years of office experience; preferred: SCEPTRE, COUPA, Workbrain, and an associate degree or 3 years relevant experience as an office manager or staff assistant.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalency.
• 1-2 years relevant office environment experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs system updates (SCEPTRE, COUPA, Workbrain) for processing supplier orders, invoicing, and PTO/payroll.
• Coordinates supplier meetings, including security portal enrollment, calendar invites, and escorting attendees.
• Issues and edits purchase orders, repair orders, Form 3011s and supplier invoices.
• Coordinates new hire onboarding, including ordering hardware/software for the role.
• Performs order expediting as needed.
• Resolves order discrepancies.
• Provides backup for the Tech Ops Supplier Management Purchasing Assistant team.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree or 3 years relevant experience as an office manager or staff assistant

Tools

SCEPTRE

COUPA

Workbrain

Job description

American Airlines is seeking a Purchasing Assistant for the Technical Operations team within Supply Chain. This role handles supplier orders, invoicing, onboarding hardware/software, and supports supplier coordination at the Fort Worth HQ.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma and 1–2 years of office experience; preferred: SCEPTRE, COUPA, Workbrain, and an associate degree or 3 years relevant experience as an office manager or staff assistant.