Buyer

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.

JOB PURPOSE

To perform functions assigned in the purchase of services, aircraft parts and support materials.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Physical Demands: Requires sitting or standing for extended periods of time. Requires frequent walking and climbing. Requires occasional bending and reaching to shoulder level and lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling weight up to 10 pounds. Requires repetitive hand movement. Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity. Requires corrected vision to normal range and ability to communicate effectively.

Equipment Operated: Telephone, personal computer, printer, SITA/Airink/ILS, copy machines.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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:

· Answers the telephone

· 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.

SMS REQUIREMENTS

· Will participate in and support safety initiatives, safe work practices and SMS compliance.

· Will participate in safety activities including the following: immediately reporting hazards, unsafe work practices and accidents/injuries.

· Will follow all safety rules, FAA regulations, PPE compliance and equipment operation requirements.

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.