Purchasing Specialist

DST llc • Hagerstown, MD

6d

About The Position

The Purchasing Specialist is the point of contact for procurement vendors which requires a positive attitude and great customer service skills. Responsible for answering incoming calls. The Purchasing Specialist manages aircraft and hangar consumable purchasing and procurement including, tracking purchases in the company’s computer database, creating purchase orders, tracking availability, tracking lead times, assists in updating and following procurement policies and procedures. The Purchasing Specialist reviews electrical drawings, structural drawings and part specifications to accurately determine the purchasing requirements for aircraft projects. Performs research prior to all purchasing and procurement finding the lowest cost and fulfilling contractual requirements. The Purchasing Specialist is responsible for identifying and developing relationships with key vendors, suppliers and machine shops in order to better meet project cost and lead time requirements. The Purchasing Specialist works closely with all other departments in order to quickly and accurately support last minute or aircraft on ground scenarios.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Valid driver’s License.
• U.S. Citizenship is required to obtain/maintain a United States Security Clearance .
• Must hold or be able to obtain DOD Secret Level Clearance (at minimum).
• Must pass a DOT/FAA regulated drug screening.

Nice To Haves

• One (1) year of inventory control experience
• One (1) year of experience in aviation purchasing and procurement

Responsibilities

• Adhere to and constantly improve Standard Operating Procedures for the Purchasing department.
• Track all purchasing activities within company tracking databases.
• Create quotes and purchase orders.
• Purchasing and procurement.
• Shipping and receiving.
• Adherence to hazmat shipping requirements.
• Tracking of core return processes and tracking items with due cores.
• Maintain broker relations for international orders.
• Sending and responding to emails.
• General clerical duties such as filing, copying and faxing.
• Perform on independent judgment.
• Have clear understanding of blueprints, electrical drawings, structural drawings and part specifications.
• Prompt and regular attendance.

Benefits

• Company-paid Health, Dental and Vision Insurance for employee.
• Company-paid Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Basic Life and AD&D Insurance.
• Supplemental Insurance: Aflac, Gap Insurance, and TriCare.
• Supplemental Basic Life and AD&D Insurance.
• 401(k).
• Accruing Paid Time Off.
• Floating Holiday Time.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees