Procurement Specialist
Description
Elliott Aviation, a leader in aircraft solutions, has an exciting opportunity for an Procurement/Buyer Specialist at our location in Atlanta, GA. Since 1936, Elliott Aviation has been a world-class provider of comprehensive and customer-focused solutions for business aviation. Our vision, building partnerships that last, applies to our employees as well as our customers.
In this role you will be responsible for purchasing pre-established levels of parts, equipment, rotables, supplies, tooling, and/or material from approved suppliers; issuing purchase orders; ensures purchasing cost and profit objectives are obtained; assures timely delivery of material.
Essential Job Functions:
- Completes purchase requests by verifying inventory and checking vendor sources for non-inventory items; prepares purchase orders for ordering stock and supplies; inputting purchase orders; expediting deliveries; Negotiates with vendors to obtain optimum quality, cost, terms etc.
- Maintains master file of stock items by updating cross-reference data; updating price information, etc.
- Ensures the accuracy and timely flow of purchase orders/associated documentation
- Identifies and recommends suppliers by investigating potential suppliers; researching parts, equipment, materials availability and price.
- Maintains purchase order file system by following policies and procedures; searching for misplaced items; reporting and recommending changes
- Ensures replenishment of inventory, updates min/max levels by analyzing, summarizing information and trends, recommends new inventory stock and higher stocking levels
- Expected to maintain general product knowledge of all disciplines, available to fill in for other buyers when necessary
- Keeps immediate supervisor, appropriate department heads, and coworkers informed of all price increases, vendor buyouts, part number changes, vendor performance issues, quality issues, etc.
- Maintain knowledge of other positions in the department and be available to fill in when necessary
Job Specific Requirements:
Competencies:
- Willingness to learn by taking guidance from others
- Ability to communicate well in straight-forward situations
- Organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to maintain a safe and clean work environment
- Must possess a positive attitude and ability to work independently to meet key deliverables and objective
- Ability to analyze and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, customers.
Physical:
- Regularly sits, or stands for periods of time
- Routinely lifts up to 25 lbs, occasionally up to 50 lbs, rarely up to 100 lbs.
- Reach with hands and arms to grasp and pull
- Occasionally required to climb or balance
- Reads, writes, speaks and understands English fluently
- Visual acuity correctable to 20/20
- Limited exposure to outdoor weather conditions, and loud noises
- Other:
- Ability to attain & retain AOA badge or Airport requirements
- Regularly scheduled attendance required
- Must be able to work various shifts and overtime as directed
Education and Experience:
High School Graduate
Experience with computers
Four plus years of general aviation parts experience
Benefits & Perks
Elliott Aviation takes pride in offering a competitive and comprehensive benefit package to its employees to ensure our team is well cared for. Benefits begin the first day of employment!
- Health, Dental and Vision Insurance- Significant cost are contributed by Elliott Aviation as part of our commitment to providing a comprehensive benefit program. Plus, you can earn lower rates through our wellness program.
- RXnGo Pharmacy benefit – Generic prescription coverage at zero cost to the employee
- Time Off – You will receive 8 paid holidays and paid vacation.
- Relocation Assistance Provided for most of our positions
- 401(k) – Company Match
- Company Sponsored short-time and long-term disability as well as life insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Confidential consultation and resources services 24/7
- Training and Education- On average, Elliott Aviation invests upwards of $3,000 per team member on development of technical skills as well as soft and leadership skills