Purchasing Agent - Phoenix, United States - Mesa Airlines

Mesa Airlines
Mesa Airlines
Verified Company
Phoenix, United States

1 month ago

Mark Lane

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Description

This position is a supply chain career development program for a recent grad who is ready to start a career in supply chain.

In this role you will assist with the cost-effective, efficient procurement and planning of aircraft spares as well as outside services, equipment and materials required by all departments.


Essential Functions:


  • Procure and ensure delivery of material to meet time requirements and avoid negative fiscal impact as result of delays or cancellations.
  • Gain familiarity with aircraft manuals (Illustrated Parts Catalog, Component Maintenance Manual, Aircraft Maintenance Manual)
  • Ensure all materials procured meet company and regulatory standards of quality, ensuring the requirements of all maintenance organizations and FAR's are met.
  • Coordinate with Maintenance Planning and Inventory Control on projected material requirements for scheduled maintenance events and ensure materials are available.
  • Seekout and evaluate new sources of supply to achieve cost reduction goals without jeopardizing quality and material requirements.
  • Procure and process material requisitions following company purchasing procedures.
  • Alert management to any irregularities of material requisitions and vendor improprieties.
  • Provide departments with current status of open requisitions and purchase orders.
  • Responsible for managing the cradle to grave process of purchases, product delivery, payment including discrepancy resolution with vendor and warehouse, warranty processing, material returns and insurance events.
  • Develop and update desktop procedures.
  • Act as back up for similar purchasing role
  • Learn and support new maintenance management software implementation.
  • Maintain KPIs at required levels: Aged Open Requisitions, Aged Repair Orders, Aged Exchange Orders, Invoices Unable to Process, Notice of Exception resolution, cost savings tracking.
  • Other duties as required or directed by the Material Manager to fulfill the requirements of the position.

Requirements:


  • Recent grad with a Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or related discipline preferred
  • Minimum one year of equivalent verifiable experience in Aviation industry materials warehouse or purchasing environment
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office programs
  • Must have legal right to work in the United States without sponsorship
  • Equivalent education and experience will be considered.
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