ATI PURCHASING SPECIALIST

Job Functions:

• Provide ATI with purchasing support utilizing the industry and company tools provided to expense the most reliable yet cost effective parts and materials available to ensure the continued operations of the airline.
• Document compliance with ATSG’s requirement for PO approvals
• Evaluate and document causes of data base, receiving, and shipping errors; Correct errors and supply root cause analysis to management
• Ensure that all parts and materials in movement are tracked from initialization to completion.
• Work with the AOG Materials Department and Inventory Control to ensure stations minimums are constantly evaluated and updated
• Support multiple departments with procurement needs outside the “parts” flow.
• Ensure all company fiduciary transaction are recorded by utilizing the company computer system to generate purchase, borrow, loan, exchange, or repair orders, accordingly
• Maintain digital copies of all source documents with the company computer system to include, but not be limited to, original requests, industry provider information, market comparisons, approvals and correspondence
• Work with vendors to prepare shipments (truck or courier) for all items, including bulk or oversized items to ensure safe and compliant transportation for company owned materials
• Perform AOG buyer functions with the need may arise
• Any other duties as assigned by management.

Position Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
• Ability to clearly communicate with customers and co-workers; stand, bend and reach in order to maintain files; sit for extended periods of time; and comply with ATI attendance requirements.
• Successful completion of pre-employment drug screen and background check.
• Valid Driver’s License and ability to operate all materials handling equipment and company vehicles.
• Ability to prioritize and complete multiple tasks, simultaneously
• Flexibility to work all shifts, including weekends, holidays,, and shift changes as required

Preferred Job Skills:

• Prior purchasing experience preferred
• Prior warehouse experience preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Employees are regularly required to, stand, sit, talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard.
• Comply with ATI attendance requirements
• The ability to lift and maneuver awkward items up to 30 pounds without aid
• The ability to read and write / type the English language
• The ability to talk and hear oral communications.

Air Transport International is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. It is the Company's policy not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status and prohibits discharging or in any other manner discriminating against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.   The Company further does not discriminate on any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.