What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchasing Agent position at DASI LLC?
For nearly 30 years, DASI has been in the business of providing comprehensive aircraft inventory support for airlines, MROs, OEMs, and distributors. Headquartered in Miami, Florida, with service centers in London and Singapore, DASI is a truly global partner, serving customers’ parts and inventory needs in more than 140 countries.
DASI is embracing the potential of online sales and their digital marketplace, which has been growing exponentially and has tremendous potential with the right technology team in place to support and take it to the next level.
Purpose:
At DASI, the Purchasing Agent is responsible for purchasing aircraft components, as well as supporting other departments, as necessary in the evaluation of current assets.
Key accountabilities:
• Purchase aircraft components within predefined and approved limits.
• Coordinate clearance of all items purchased in accordance with DASI’s quality requirements.
• Review inventory offerings for potential purchase and comparison of pricing.
• Perform market research for optimal purchasing and asset valuations.
• Locate new sources of supply for inventory acquisitions.
• Evaluate suppliers based on quality of material, price, and delivery times.
• Establish and maintain relationships with suppliers.
• Negotiate terms, pricing, and agreements with suppliers.
• Complete all technical research associated with evaluating parts.
• Provide technical support for the DASI Sales department.
• Collaborate with DASI Repairs team to reduce costs.
• Maintain accurate delivery dates for open purchase orders and expedite orders as needed.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.
Key skills and competences:
• Possesses excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills.
• Naturally inquisitive personality.
• Demonstrates excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Has proven strong negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team.
• Is a self-motivated individual, having a positive outlook.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure without sacrificing quality of work.
• Exhibits attention to detail.
• Manages time effectively to meet deadlines.
Experience and qualifications:
• High School diploma required.
• Experience as a Purchasing Agent (ideally in Aerospace)
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite or equivalent (i.e., Excel, Outlook)
• Ability to interpret engineering and/or technical data when applicable.
DASI, LLC. and group companies are an Equal Opportunities Employer
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