Purchasing Agents

Description

Landing Gear Technologies is an FAA Certified Repair Station specializing in the repair and overhaul of aircraft landing gears and components. We believe a company can only be as good as the employees that stand behind it, and in this constantly growing industry, we are always seeking talented and dedicated individuals to join our team.

LGT offers a competitive range of employee benefits including Health, Dental, Vision and Supplemental insurance, Company paid life insurance, Paid Major Holidays, Paid Vacation and Sick Days, and more.

We are currently looking to hire Purchasing Agents for I and II Shifts.

Purchasing personnel report to the Purchasing & Stockroom Manager and are responsible for the purchasing of all materials, parts, components, etc. required for use by the Repair Station. They are to ensure that no parts or materials are purchased from a vendor or supplier noted in any FAA unapproved parts notification

Apply online or send your resume to vsoto@lgt.aero

Requirements

Duties & responsibilities:

• Responsible for the acquisition of goods and services for the Repair Station.
• Responsible for the acquisition of the KITS for all the Work orders in the shop.
• Ensuring that only approved parts, hardware and materials are purchased from approved sources for use by the Repair Station.
• Ensuring that all parts and materials purchased for a specific air carrier conform to that air carriers’ specifications, general maintenance manual or other approved document, or are supplied by the air carriers approved vendors or other approved document.
• Recording all “On the Job” Training (OJT) provided to the Buyers (if utilized) under his/her control and forwarding to the Q/A Director.
• Ensure compliance with the procedures for FAA Suspected Unapproved Parts (SUP) in accordance with FAA advisory circular.
• Ensure the all documentation required for the purchasing of aviation articles will be used in the performance of maintenance, preventive maintenance and alteration

Education/Experience:

• High Diploma or GED equivalent required.
• 3 years of experience in related field
• Aviation/Aerospace experience helpful but not required

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong work ethic (willingness to work hard and long hours, when needed).
• Strong Excel skills as well as general working knowledge of Quantum.
• Must be self-motivated and able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Must be flexible and able to multi-task in a time-sensitive environment.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to clearly express an opinion or interpretation of various analysis, schedules or statement and results.