Aviation Procurement Buyer

Aviation Procurement Specialist I (TSG)Responsible for administering a wide variety/value of purchase requisitions/orders in a primarily DOD aviation government contracting/procurement environment.Review requisitions/BOM (Bill of Material) and prepare invitations for purchase orders and/or requests for proposalAccountable for quality and timeliness of purchase orders in support of rapid response programsWork directly with suppliers/PMO to mitigate risk or issues and ensure that project schedule is not compromisedResolve issues and expedite material and service orders for all contractsCommunicate with departments such as Engineering, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, and Program Management to ensure product requirements are metParticipate in and support internal and external purchasing auditsWork with aircraft technical manuals, drawings, and work instructionsMaintain existing supplier relationships and initiate potential new supplier relationshipsAttend internal and supplier meetings as neededOther Duties as assignedBachelor's Degree in an appropriate discipline desiredVerifiable experience procuring aviation related materials/services is desiredExperience with Deltek CostPoint or equivalent ERP system is desired.Experience purchasing in a DCMA approved purchasing system desiredWe maintain a drug-free workplace and perform post offer, pre-employment substance abuse testing.To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.Must be able to walk or stand on level and/or inclined surfaces and sit for extended periods of timeMust be able to routinely climb / descend stairsOn occasion must be able to lift 25 poundsMust be able to routinely grasp or handle objects, use finger dexterity, bend elbows/knees, and reach above/below shouldersWorks in a normal office environment with controlled temperature and lighting conditionsTyonek is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and a VEVRAA governed Federal Contractor who affords equal employment opportunity to protected veterans and people with disabilities. TNC provides all employees and job applicants' equal employment opportunities in hiring and promotion without regard to age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, religion, color, veteran status, genetic information, physical or mental disability, national origin or any other reason prohibited by law.