Procurement Buyer (AOG)

Flexjet•,

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Join a global leader in private aviation, offering access to an ultramodern fleet of private aircraft through fractional ownership, leasing and jet cards. Together, our employees in North America and Europe work to provide Flexjet aircraft Owners with the finest experience in premium private jet travel. At Flexjet, we’re committed to attracting and retaining excellent employees by providing an environment that empowers them to develop and define their career path. We provide a safe, progressive and rewarding workplace with competitive pay and employee benefits. This role is an on-site position located at Flexjet’s headquarters in Cleveland, Ohio. Candidates must be able to work in-office during standard business hours.

Requirements

Successful candidate will be a highly motivated, self-directed, proactive individual who works effectively under pressure and time constraints with the ability to multi-task and work within a team environment
Demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills, professionalism, and fanatical attention to detail
Required to meet deadlines, must be comfortable prioritizing tasks, demonstrate flexibility, display a strong work ethic, and sense of urgency
Required to have 3-5 years of procurement / parts experience
Strong organization skills with the ability to obtain a high level of familiarity quickly
Must be computer literate with a working knowledge of Windows and MS Office programs

Nice To Haves

Excel, Access, Database experience and Analytical aptitude desired
Technical background desired
Proficiency of responsibilities along with knowledge, skills, and experience will determine Procurement Buyer level 1, 2, or 3

Responsibilities

Foster the Flexjet culture while embracing the company fundamental principles
Adhere to Flexjet policies and procedures
Purchase aircraft parts required to support the maintenance department to ensure the day-to-day operations is accomplished
Conduct problem solving and decision-making support to ensure tactical and strategic execution of the purchasing process
Provide technical assistance in determining requirements, purchasing, and movement of parts
Coordinate and resolve problems with internal and external resources to achieve resolutions, thereby reducing aircraft ground time, flight delays, and cancelations
Requires purchasing skills
Reporting and analytics
Ensure supplier and delivery commitments are met through continuous follow up regarding order status, vendor performance, and resolve problems regarding quality and supply as required
Coordinate internal part movements for AOG situations
Maintain detailed records/notes to include all pertinent information in the request
Communicate with various departments on parts status
Must be able to determine parts numbers required by maintenance in reference to the Illustrated Parts Catalog
Parts ordering, parts receiving, shipping, packaging, maintaining inventory control and integrity
Other tasks as assigned