Purchasing Specialist

LyndenAnchorage, AK
Onsite

About The Position

Lynden Air Cargo is seeking a highly qualified Purchasing Specialist Supply that is able to locate, purchase, and arrange shipments of aircraft parts and supplies for the Maintenance Department.

Requirements

  • Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; or six months to one-year related experience and/or training.
  • Current US Driver's License
  • Current US Passport
  • Ability to read and interpret safety rules, maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
  • Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
  • Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and TRAX inventory management system.
  • Must be available to work days, evenings, weekends, nights or holidays and to be away from home for extended periods.
  • Must be available to travel to domestic and international locations without restrictions, including entrance onto foreign military bases.
  • Ability to occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds.
  • Ability to obtain a Secure Identification Display Area (SIDA) badge.

Responsibilities

  • Procures OEM and PMA replacement parts, including those requiring research due to obsolescence.
  • Generates purchase orders, service orders, repair orders, and exchange orders.
  • Ensures parts availability across all maintenance bases and line stations for scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, including time-controlled components.
  • Coordinates the movement of rotable, expendable, and consumable parts between vendors, stations, and facilities including utilization of Lynden sister companies.
  • Coordinates closely with the Check Manager to determine inventory needs, restocking levels, and fulfillment gaps to guide purchasing decisions.
  • Manages repair and overhaul of rotable and major engine modules, coordinating with vendors and prioritizing cost-effective solutions using approved PMA or OEM parts.
  • Maintains and manages life-limited engine and propeller components across the vendor pool to maximize value and usability of remaining life (hours/cycles).
  • Maintains purchasing records and trace documentation for all parts and materials and ensures data integrity in the TRAX/EBS inventory system.
  • Coordinates with the Trax Manager, Technical Services Manager, and Lynden Accounting for inventory control, asset tracking, and system integration.
  • Provides inventory status updates on rotable components, QECU/Engine and Propeller ready spares, and tooling to the Director of Maintenance.
  • Supports heavy maintenance events and modifications by coordinating parts acquisitions, spares staging, and managing MRO annex inventory.
  • Reviews vendor quotes and negotiates pricing, repair scope, and delivery schedules to control costs and meet maintenance deadlines.
  • Supports budgeting efforts with the Director of Maintenance for major components, repairs, and strategic inventory planning.
  • Coordinates with Quality Assurance Inspectors and the Quality Assurance Manager to verify vendor qualifications, resolve issues, and support audit processes.
  • Ensures all vendors are approved per company policy and liaises with QA to add new vendors to the approved vendor list as needed.
  • Coordinates the disposal and reporting of scrap or BER materials with vendors and Lynden Accounting.

Benefits

  • Annual wage reviews with advancement through internal promotions.
  • Medical insurance: 2 medical plans to choose from as low as $0/month.
  • Dental & vision: Low employee payroll deduction.
  • Health insurance for your family: Cover your entire family with medical, dental and vision for $222/month.
  • Healthcare savings account: Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA).
  • Retirement savings: 401(k) with 50% of the first 6% contributed matched + additional annual retirement contribution.
  • Employee assistance program: No cost to you
  • Life insurance, long term disability and AD&D: No cost to you
  • Paid Time Off: PTO accrual increases with years of service
  • Tuition reimbursement program: Up to $3500 per year after one year of service
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