Purchasing Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

About Us:
The SK AeroSafety Group is a worldwide leader in the OEM specific service of aviation safety equipment with facilities and customers across North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. This position allows for personal & professional growth with a strong company that has staked out a formidable and substantial position in a competitive market.

SafeTech USA is a trusted leader in aircraft safety and maintenance services. As part of the SK AeroSafety Group, we specialize in the inspection, repair, and overhaul of critical aviation safety components including fire suppression systems, oxygen assemblies, and emergency evacuation equipment. Our commitment is to deliver exceptional service and uncompromising quality to ensure aviation safety at the highest level.

SafeTech USA operates across the USA through a network of regional support centers located in Los Angeles, Phoenix, Dallas, Houston, Indianapolis, Atlanta, Savannah, and Miami.

We are currently seeking a Lead Purchasing Coordinator to join the corporate Purchasing team.
at our location in Humble, TX.

Position Purpose:
The Lead Purchasing Coordinator will perform daily functions, tasks and services to support effective and efficient operations of the organization's purchasing department to procure parts & supplies for our Houston facility, as well as provide purchasing customer service for our sister companies in England and the Netherlands.

Supervisory Responsibilities : None

Duties/Responsibilities:
The Lead Purchasing Coordinator functions as a link between the organization and its vendors. They help to improve efficiency through cost reduction, steady pricing, and payment issuance, and uninterrupted flow of goods and materials across the entire SK AeroSafety group.

Their goal is to help an organization secure competitive advantage through its supply chain.

The Purchasing Coordinator major tasks, duties, and are listed below:

• Respond to e-mails and phone calls from vendors, and interact with various employees to keep orders moving smoothly.
• Work together with sales representatives, purchasing agents, and engineering department on new and existing sales, or when a problem arises
• Responsible for providing quotes, lead times, price, and minimum buy information.
• Responsible for the analysis and maintenance of procurement and logistics data, including purchase orders,quotations, and invoices source catalogs; material rejection reports, tooling records, and inventory management.
• Make enquiries and evaluate suppliers based on price, quality, and selection, service, support, and availability, and other factors relevant to the organization.
• Purchase the highest quality goods/materials at the least possible cost and in correct quantities.
• Carry out the preparation of purchase orders, review requisitions for goods and services, and solicit bid proposals as needed.
• Monitor shipments to guarantee on-time delivery and settle problems associated with undelivered goods.
• Accurately report all project milestones to top management.
• Analyze different commodity markets to understand market trends and ensure that the organization is using the right supplier.
• ▪ssue purchase orders for the Houston facility.
• Analyze & optimize inventory levels for our 5 US based facilities.
• Support our 2 sister companies in England and the Netherlands with vendor selection, part location, purchasing of goods and order fulfillment.
• Create blanket purchase orders and distribute parts as needed.
• Negotiate small contracts with key suppliers.
• Provide data to Increase inventory turns.
• Identify, implement and recognize cost reduction benefits from initiatives.
• Develop company knowledge and industry skills to grow into leadership roles.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Minimum of 5 years of purchasing management experience.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Proven track record of managing projects independently with limited direction from manager.
• Self-motivated, entrepreneurial, and driven to succeed.
• Team oriented.
• Problem solver.
• Excellent written and verbal communicator.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Industrial Distribution, Supply Chain, or related field.
• Experience may be accepted in lieu of education.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift to 15 pounds at times.

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay (based on experience).
• Monthly bonus eligibility.
• Ongoing training and certification programs.
• Medical, dental, vision insurance and other cafeteria plan options.
• Life insurance coverage.
• Paid holidays and vacation. (2 weeks' vacation, 9 paid holidays and 5 additional PTO days)
• 401(k) with company match.
• Employee perks and discount programs.

Apply Today
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The SK AeroSafety Group is a global enterprise generating over $100 million in annual revenue, with a workforce of 550 employees across 18 locations on four continents. In the United States, its operations—Safetech USA and Fire-Tec—account for approximately $55 million in revenue and employ 170 dedicated team members across 8 locations.

Group Mission Statement:
Our goal is to deliver exceptional support to our customers in the aviation industry, guided by our five core values: Respect, Integrity, Positivity, Reliability, and Efficiency; we are committed to excellence and sustainable growth through outstanding customer service, uncompromising quality, and unwavering dedication.

Group Vision:
To become the market leading group of companies that specialize in the repair of aircraft safety components for the commercial aviation market.