Purchasing Specialist

the Lynden Family of Companies•Anchorage, AK

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Lynden Air Cargo is a US part 121 all-cargo airline based in Anchorage, Alaska. We conduct operations within Alaska as around the world, utilizing our fleet of L382 Hercules aircraft. Our structure provides you with the family environment of a smaller company, and the competitiveness, expectations and rewards of a large, global organization. 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.
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

Career development: 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