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Purchasing Assistant

$24 - $30 per hour
Full-time

j and m aircraft

Job Description

Job Description

J&M Aircraft is an established aviation parts distributor in North Hollywood. We supply aircraft parts and equipment to airlines and maintenance organizations worldwide. We are seeking a full-time Purchasing Assistant with at least two years of experience in a purchasing or procurement environment.

Responsibilities

• Data entry for quotes, purchase orders, sales orders, and invoices in our ERP system (Quantum/Component Control)

• Communicating with vendors to obtain pricing and availability of aircraft parts and equipment

• Purchasing parts and invoicing overseas clients

• Preparing export shipping documentation and coordinating with freight forwarders, AES, FedEx, and UPS

• General office tasks supporting the purchasing team

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, or a closely related role

• Strong attention to detail. Aviation parts work requires accuracy in part numbers, units of measure, and documentation

• Excellent written and verbal communication

• Comfortable working on multiple orders at the same time in a fast-paced environment

• Strong keyboard and data entry skills

• Ability to use sound judgment and resolve problems in a timely manner

• Responsible, organized, and dependable

Preferred

• Experience in aviation parts, aerospace distribution, or MRO supply

• Familiarity with Quantum/Component Control software

• Experience with hazmat shipping and MSDS documentation

• Experience with export documentation and AES filings

Compensation and Benefits

• $24 to $30 per hour, based on experience

• Health insurance

• Pension and profit-sharing plans

• Paid time off

How to Apply

Please send your resume and salary expectations. In your cover letter, briefly answer one of the following questions:

Question B. Describe a typical busy day in your current or most recent purchasing role. When several things need attention at once, how do you decide what to handle first?

We read every application carefully and will respond to candidates whose backgrounds match what we are looking for. Please do not submit a generic or AI-generated cover letter.

Vacancy posted 20 days ago
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