What are the responsibilities and job description for the Spare Parts Buyer position at AERO Specialties, Inc.?
Description
AERO Specialties is a world leader in manufacturing and distributing high-quality new, used, and refurbished aircraft ground support equipment (GSE). We opened our doors in 1987 as a small, local manufacturer and have grown tremendously with offices in the Boise, ID, USA area and multiple international sales as service locations. We remain dedicated to the company's mission of providing the best GSE and customer service possible. We are seeking new team members who share our core values and vision: building a team of people dedicated to our purpose who strive for excellence in performance!
The AERO Specialties Spare Parts Buyer is responsible for sourcing parts and equipment needed for the daily operations of AERO business units. This role will develop relationships with vendors, negotiate pricing, and ensure accurate order receipts for all incoming shipments.
What are we looking for? Someone who can:
- Create Purchase/Sales Orders for daily requests
- Document and organize vendor communication notes within the ERP system
- Ensure on-time delivery of all shipments
- Update all POs with proper shipping and delivery dates
- Communicate and determine scheduling with suppliers for order fulfillment and delivery
- Negotiate, when needed, pricing for items
- Resolve costing and delivery problems
- Process canceled orders and credit memos
- Coordinate daily MRP buying for purchase/distribution orders.
- Work directly with the accounting department to help resolve invoice issues and payment discrepancies
- Actively participate in organizational training, interdepartmental cross-training, and professional development activities
- Maintain professional work relationships with suppliers utilizing a partnership approach.
- Ensure supplier conformance to company procedures, quality requirements, and other regulatory standards. Assist in maintaining appropriate records
- Provide sound advice regarding inventory planning and other control information based on your collection, analysis, and summarization of data and trends.
- Ensure the accuracy of Data information to ensure the correct pricing, lead times, and other key attributes are error-free
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements
What qualifies someone for this position?
- One (1) year of experience working in a purchasing role is preferred but not required
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced work environment
- Strong organizational skills and extremely detail-oriented
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Aviation parts experience is a plus
What do you get in return?
- Competitive pay!
- We pay 100% of your (the employee's) health insurance premium!
- Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)!
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)!
- Employer match for 401k with eligibility to participate after only 90 days!
- Options for short-term and long-term disability insurance!
- Flexible work schedules!
- No Weekends!
- Paid vacation and personal time; the longer you're with us, the more you'll accrue!
- Paid holidays!
- Potential for profit sharing!
Keywords: purchasing, vendors, purchase orders, vendor delivery, invoicing, accounting, suppliers, quality