Purchasing Coordinator

Purchasing Coordinator

Jet Midwest is a full-service commercial aviation company, specializing in the sale and lease of commercial aircraft, engines, and parts as well as aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul services to the aviation industry. This position is located at the Kansas City International Airport Area, in the former TWA Overhaul Base facility. We are looking for a motivated, high-energy team member to join our Materials Operations Team.

The Purchasing Coordinator is responsible for purchasing services, materials, supplies and product inventory to support the business operations. To be successful, you will need to utilize excellent research, negotiation and prospecting skills, organizational skills, and a service-focused mindset daily.

Essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Create accurate purchase orders, track through delivery and work with suppliers, finance, receiving and other internal departments to assist with the review/resolution of discrepancies
• Draft, seek budget approval, and submit requests for quotes
• Initiate warranty claims between company and vendor as needed for defective or damaged materials
• Work closely with all departments to ensure accurate and timely response to internal and external customers
• Work collaboratively with Quality to ensure all purchased material conforms to requirements
• Build and develop relationships with key vendors
• Additional job duties as assigned

Professional communication, Microsoft Office, rapport building, customer service, time management, project management, and team collaboration are also required.

Education and experience include:

• A High School diploma or equivalent
• A Supply Chain/Procurement background
• ERP system usage
• Professional communication
• Microsoft Office experience
• Vendor Management proficiency
• Ability to multi-task
• Works well in a team environment that is fast paced

Physical demands and work environment: While performing the responsibilities of the Purchasing Coordinator, the employee will be seated at a desk, using a phone and computer, the majority of their workday. Less than 5% of their job duties will require the ability to: walk long distances, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl. The noise level is usually low, as consistent with an office environment. At times, some light lifting may be required, up to 10 lbs.

This job posting is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the Purchasing Coordinator position and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of knowledge, skills, ability, efforts, duties, responsibilities, or working conditions associated with the position.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. EOE M/F/D/V

Benefits include:

• Eligibility for our comprehensive benefits program starting the 1st of the month after 30 days of full-time employment
• 401K with company match
• Robust Paid Time Off
• 10 paid Holidays
• Growth opportunities