Buyer I - Middletown, United States - Piedmont Airlines, Inc.

Piedmont Airlines, Inc.

Verified Company

Middletown, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

We can't wait to share our passion for aviation with you Join a team that works hard, cares for each other and offers plenty of opportunities to grow.

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Essential Duties

Purchase materials and components to support scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and other department requirements
Source materials from safe and reputable suppliers
Executes purchase orders and purchase requests timely and accurately
Requests price and availability quotes from suppliers to determine best pricing and availability of materials and components
Followup on purchase orders to ensure timely delivery within stated lead times
Expedites and tracks all open purchase orders as needed to support inventory and operational requirements
Prepares and maintains detailed reports, records, and files
Build relationships with internal departments and outside suppliers while assisting with purchase requests and discrepancies
Reviews material receiving deficiencies and arrange for returns, replacements, or credit
Afterhours Aircraft on Ground (AOG) call duty rotation

Job Qualifications and Competencies

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to perform detailed work with accuracy, confidentiality, and promptness
Driven, resultsoriented, problem solving, multitasking
Ability to handle operational issues effectively, understanding escalation and crisis management

Preferred Qualifications

Two (2) years of prior purchasing and sourcing experience
Knowledge of Merlin Procurement System or an inventory control / procurement system

Work Environment

Standard office environment, use of telephones, computers, and other office equipment
Some travel may be required

Physical Requirements

Occasional lifting up to 25 pounds
Employment is contingent upon a clear driving record, 10year Criminal History Records Check, and drug screen as required. We also require proof of high school or GED completion. Minimum 18 years of age._

Benefit package includes paid training, holiday pay, 401(k), vacation, and family travel on the American Airlines network. Medical and dental available.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status._ _

Job Application Deadline:
May 24, 2024