Purchaser

HEICO Corporation•Miramar, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Purchaser is responsible for purchasing merchandise, materials, components, equipment, and/or services; performs a variety of production planning activities required to attain production objectives. Assignments are relatively complex and generally involve planning activities for products and/or production processes where the manufacturing process is variable.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED Equivalent required.
At least 2+ years of purchasing experience in the aviation industry.
English; Excellent communication skills both written and oral required.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
Basic knowledge of all Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, outlook; Experienced in use of MRP Systems, PENTAGON preferred.
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Strong organizational skills, strict attention to details and ability to multitask and prioritize as necessary, with minimal supervisory direction.
Must be flexible in handling multiple tasks.
Very high degree of accuracy in accomplishing the repetitive handling of various technical documents
Must work well in a team environment and independently.
Working technical knowledge of aviation maintenance procurement

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or relevant field, from an accredited college or university preferred.

Responsibilities

Initiate all Purchase Orders
Investigates and identifies qualified suppliers; issues requests for quotations; may evaluate vendor reliability.
Determines method of procurement such as direct purchase or bid.
Reviews, approves and issues purchase requisitions; follows up and expedites as necessary.
Channel all subcontracted maintenance functions, equipment calibrations, or fabrication of parts to an authorized provider found on the applicable list
Coordinates purchasing activities with technicians and engineering departments to maintain inventory.
Maintains procurement records such as items or services purchased, costs, delivery, product quality or performance, and inventories.
Verify that the remaining lifespan of any shelf life item is sufficient at the time of purchase
Monitors market trends and conditions.
Plans and issues schedules and materials requirements.
Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
Performs other related duties as required.