Purchasing Agent

LSI • McClellan Place, CA

74d • $29

About The Position

Logistic Specialties, Inc. (LSI), the Aviation Logistics Support Contractor for the CAL FIRE Aviation Management Unit (AMU), has an immediate opening for an Aviation Logistics Lead. LSI’s Purchasing Team supports CAL FIRE AMU by acquiring aircraft components and maintenance services. This centralized procurement group works with the inventory, logistics and parts room departments to generate all Purchase Orders (POs) for the AMU, including State POs, Contractor POs, and Federal Excess Personal Property (FEPP). The Purchasing Team performs many functions outside the creation of purchase orders. Other acquisition activities include increasing vendor bases, researching part availability, establishing and maintaining vendor relationships, reviewing orders for compliance with required procurement procedures, invoice verification and coordination with AMU Accounting. Under the direction of the Purchasing Agent Lead, the Purchasing Agent assists the Purchasing Agent Lead in the procurement of aircraft parts, components, and related aircraft maintenance material and equipment for the exclusive use on CAL FIRE owned or operated aircraft.

Requirements

• Experience in locating distributors, pricing products, and ordering parts.
• Skilled with the use of Maximo database and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of standard office equipment.
• Must be a US Citizen.
• Successfully complete a drug and background screen.

Responsibilities

• Place orders with commercial vendors.
• Respond to assigned, AMU approved, RFQ’s to research, find and procure items requested in the RFQ.
• Follow the DGS (Department of General Services) and CAL FIRE AMU procurement processes and directives.
• Work closely with AMU Accounting staff to create and place Commercial POs with AMU approved suppliers after processing in AMU’s Fi$Cal system.
• Conduct research to find an acceptable AMU supplier if a new supplier must be found.
• Monitor, track and remain in contact with suppliers to ensure smooth procurement and delivery of each ordered item.
• Review orders to ensure compliance with CAL FIRE procurement processes.
• Conduct research on aircraft parts and supplies availability, price and conformity to CAL FIRE standards.
• Use a quality/schedule/cost evaluation process to document, select, and retain quality CAL FIRE suppliers.
• Follow established requirements to obtain multiple supplier bids.
• Invite the most qualified suppliers to participate as preferred providers.
• Coordinate with the CAL FIRE Accounting staff.
• Provide detailed employee training to ensure LSI Procurement department staff follow all DGS and CAL FIRE processes and requirements.
• Ensure we obtain multiple supplier quotes or award PO to a California-approved Small Business or Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE).
• Deliver PO packages to AMU Accounting for timely data entry into their accounting system, Fi$Cal.
• Assist Purchasing Agent Lead to ensure routine orders, AOG, work stoppages and core returns are processed within AMU timeframes and procedures.
• Create ordering POs and track and monitor their AOG & Work Stoppage POs.
• Immediately return AOG/Work Stoppage Core Returns if required for repair.
• Coordinate Routine Core Returns in a timely manner to the supplying vendor.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation starting at $29.00 or more per hour based on experience.
• Generous Paid Holidays and Time Off (PTO) Program.
• Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision.
• Medical & DCAP Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• Group retirement savings program with 401K Match.
• Employee Referral Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees