Buyer

Description

It’s your career, give it wings!

Who We Are And Where We Are Going:

Ascent Aviation Services is one of the largest aviation maintenance, repair, overhaul, storage and reclamation operations in the world. Our strength comes from our talented and professional employees who excel through teamwork and enthusiasm. Ascent Aviation Services continues to grow and are continually looking for motivated and career minded aviation professionals who will support our vision and goals.

Core Values:

RESPECT – For each other, our facilities, equipment and our customer’s needs.

SAFETY – Continuously pursuing an accident and injury free environment.

QUALITY – Zero post-delivery defects and audit ready all the time.

RESULTS – On-time, all the time. Meeting our commitments.

This Buyer position is onsite at our Marana and Tucson locations and will work flexible hours, including nights, weekends and holidays as needed.

You will get more than just compensation at Ascent Aviation:

• 401K with company match
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Disability
• PTO
• Life and Accidental Death Insurance
• Development and Career Growth Opportunities
• EAP
  
  

What You Will Do:

Essential Job Functions:

• Utilizing historical usage, sales forecasts, company inventory policies, cash considerations and other pertinent information develop a material plan to include min/max, receipt schedules and availability
• Secure and maintain accurate lead times within the system
• Track parts availability and provide status on all assigned materials
• Provide timely and accurate placement of purchase orders relative to the material plan to include the placement of a large quantity supported by delivery of small quantities
• Initiate the return of early receipts and other non-conforming receipts back to the vendors with appropriate credit
• Monitor assigned inventory balances for usage and disposition of inactive inventory
• Ensure that vendors meet on-time deliveries with quality product/service
• Ensure a competitive price for assigned materials
• Maintain objective vendor performance data to include significant cost variations, quality and schedule performance
• Attend meetings as required
• Follow all company policies and procedures
  
  

Marginal Job Functions:

• Maintains library of vendors and manufacturers catalogs and services.
• Assists Marketing Department in pricing bids.
• Assists in periodic and annual inventories.
• Ensure that all work performed is done in a safe manner. Directs activities to protect employees from harm and maintain safe working conditions.
  
  

Qualifications

• Ability to organize and plan work adhering to deadlines; attention to detail and mathematical skills; ability to read, write, and understand the English language and to follow verbal and written instruction; Computer skills to include experience and knowledge of PC such as Word and Excel
• High School diploma or equivalent required. Continuing education towards CPM/APICS certification desired
• Minimum 3 years of Planner and/or Buyer experience with aircraft strongly preferred.
• May be required to work at both Marana, AZ and Tucson, AZ locations as business needs dictate.
  
  

Details:

SMS REQUIREMENTS

• Employees are responsible for performing their duties in accordance with company policies and government regulations. These rules are written in the interest of preserving the lives and the resources entrusted to each employee, and when the rules are violated, the risk of a mishap is usually increased.
• Employees shall participate in safety education programs and train to recognize hazards on the job and how to report them promptly. As a condition of employment, each member of Ascent Aviation agrees to report errors, incidents, and accidents honestly.
• Any employee who observes an unsafe action or condition should bring it to the attention of supervisors and managers. Certain conditions may allow the employee to easily correct a condition or situation.
• In all cases, the employee must notify his/her supervisor of any actions taken by the employee. The first employee to observe an accident or incident should take immediate action to alert appropriate responders/supervision and to take reasonable steps to prevent further injury, or damage.
  
  

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Physical Demands: Requires sitting, standing or walking for extended periods of time. Requires bending, stooping, squatting, climbing, reaching to shoulder level, crouching, kneeling, and balancing. Requires lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling weight up to 75 pounds. Requires repetitive hand movement. Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity. Requires corrected vision to normal range and ability to communicate effectively.
  
  

Duties not listed within the position description may be required of the employee at the discretion of the department management. Job functions may vary due to irregular working conditions or multiple shift positions.

Ascent Aviation Services is dedicated to fostering an inclusive work environment. We provide equal employment opportunities and are committed to making reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of their job. If you require any accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know. EEO/AA/F/M/VET/DIS

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Ability to organize and plan work adhering to deadlines; attention to detail and mathematical skills; ability to read, write, and understand the English language and to follow verbal and written instruction; Computer skills to include experience and knowledge of PC such as Word and Excel

Education/Training: High School diploma or equivalent required. Continuing education towards CPM/APICS certification desired

Experience: Minimum 3 years of Planner and/or Buyer experience with aircraft strongly preferred.

Other: May be required to work at both Marana, AZ and Tucson, AZ locations as business needs dictate.