Easter Seals Jobs

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs purchasing duties for department as required.
• Procures and researches materials and services necessary to support customers and AerSale requirements at optimum efficiency and pricing.
• Promotes the most effective use of company funds in the acquisition of assigned items at the most favorable price consistent with quality, quantity, and specification requirements.
• Manages purchase order database and tracks orders from input to receipt and is the point of contact resolving order conflicts.
• Provides training to employees on the use of Pentagon for purchasing.
• Analyzes and evaluates quotes.
• Ensures proper approvals are received on all items above procurement limit of $2,500.00.
• Select vendors, sources material, negotiate prices, terms, and method of shipment from approved vendors list.
• Conduct research on price catalogs illustrated parts catalog and manuals.
• Manages tracking and reporting of purchase orders. Performs follow-up actions and briefs management on status.
• Contacts Sales Department on discrepancies found while processing orders.
• Works with Quality Inspectors to resolve quantity and traceability issues.
• Process Materials daily from receipt in department through input of purchase orders.
• Identifies and corrects computer procedures as required.
• Performs back-up expeditor duties as required.
• Executes other work as directed by Materials Manager.
• Reconciles accounting and receiving discrepancies.
• Provides training on proper procedures/duties of the Purchasing Department.
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment.
• Maintains a good company image and vendor relations through professional business conduct.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Associates of Arts degree or two years equivalent procurement experience.
• Requires two years of purchasing experience in repair station or airline environment.

ABILITIES AND SKILLS:

• Should possess the ability to negotiate terms, establish accounts and determine methods of shipment.
• Ability to network effectively and maintain good working relationships with all departments and employees.
• Proficient with current software packages such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. Typing speed of at least 35 WPM is required.
• Must have good organizational skills, be able to prioritize work, accurately perform duties with constant activity in area, and pay close attention to detail.
• Must be self-starter requiring a minimum of supervision and perform with a degree of accuracy in the execution of job assignments.
• Must be able to work under pressure, relate to others and maintain flexibility with schedules of the department.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to use hands and arms for repetitive movements, such as movement of wrists, hands, fingers while typing.
• May occasionally be required to lift and carry up to 10lbs.
• Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time.