Procurement Buyer

Procurement BuyerJoin a global leader in private aviation, offering access to an ultramodern fleet of private aircraft through fractional ownership, leasing and jet cards. Together, our employees in North America and Europe work to provide Flexjet aircraft Owners with the finest experience in premium private jet travel.At Flexjet, we're committed to attracting and retaining excellent employees by providing an environment that empowers them to develop and define their career path. We provide a safe, progressive and rewarding workplace with competitive pay and employee benefits.Minimum Required Qualifications:Successful candidate will be a highly motivated, self-directed, proactive individual who works effectively under pressure and time constraints with the ability to multi-task and work within a team environmentDemonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills, professionalism, and fanatical attention to detailRequired to meet deadlines, must be comfortable prioritizing tasks, demonstrate flexibility, display a strong work ethic, and sense of urgencyRequired to have 3-5 years of procurement / parts experienceStrong organization skills with the ability to obtain a high level of familiarity quicklyMust be computer literate with a working knowledge of Windows and MS Office programsAdditional Qualifications:Excel, Access, Database experience and Analytical aptitude desiredTechnical background desiredProficiency of responsibilities along with knowledge, skills, and experience will determine Procurement Buyer level 1, 2, or 3.Level 1: Entry levelLevel 2: 3-7 years of experience, 80% of position is purchasing activities, 20% parts operations and expediting, work as liaison between purchasing, stores, and Maintenance Operations Center, determine competitive pricing based on our needed schedule, identify interchangeable parts and update parts catalogLevel 3: 8 years or more of experience, cover for manager when out of the office, work closely with other managers to solve parts issues, provide training to lower levels and new employeesPrincipal Duties & Responsibilities:Foster the Flexjet culture while embracing the company fundamental principlesAdhere to Flexjet policies and proceduresPurchase aircraft parts required to support the maintenance department to ensure the day-to-day operations is accomplishedConduct problem solving and decision-making support to ensure tactical and strategic execution of the purchasing processProvide technical assistance in determining requirements, purchasing, and movement of partsCoordinate and resolve problems with internal and external resources to achieve resolutions, thereby reducing aircraft ground time, flight delays, and cancelationsKnowledge & Skills:Requires purchasing skillsReporting and analyticsEnsure supplier and delivery commitments are met through continuous follow up regarding order status, vendor performance, and resolve problems regarding quality and supply as requiredCoordinate internal part movements for AOG situationsMaintain detailed records/notes to include all pertinent information in the requestCommunicate with various departments on parts statusMust be able to determine parts numbers required by maintenance in reference to the Illustrated Parts CatalogParts ordering, parts receiving, shipping, packaging, maintaining inventory control and integrityOther tasks as assignedFlexjet is an equal-opportunity employer. We aim to choose individuals who have the highest integrity; those who personify genuine concern for customers and fellow employees alike. More than anything, we look for individuals who grasp the importance of trust in an employer/employee relationship.