Summary

Compiles information and records to prepare purchase orders for procurement of material by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

· Verifies nomenclature and specifications of purchase requests.

· Consults catalogs and communicates with suppliers to obtain prices and specifications.

· Execute POs in a timely manner based on either MRP signals or non-inventory requirements.

· Interface with the company MRP system and take the steps necessary to maintain system accuracy.

· Compares prices, specifications, and delivery dates and awards orders to suppliers.

· Purchase goods and services of appropriate quality and correct quantity from qualified suppliers.

· Work with suppliers to resolve delivery and quality issues in a timely manner.

· Verifies bills from suppliers with bids and purchase orders and approves bills for payment.

· Classifies priority regulations.

· Places required materials on order to maintain a continuous supply of inventory for their assigned products.

Non-Essential Functions

· Searches inventory records or warehouse to determine if material on hand is in sufficient quantity.

· Other duties may be assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); college education

preferred. Minimum four years purchasing experience with emphasis in aerospace of two years.

Language Skills

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple and technical correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Database software; Inventory software; Order processing systems; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software. Current experience with AvSight or Salesforce preferred

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk and sit. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

VT Volant Aerospace provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, VT Volant complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $42,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Microsoft Excel: 2 years (Preferred)
• Purchasing: 4 years (Preferred)
• aerospace: 2 years (Preferred)
• manufacturing industry: 2 years (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Burlington, WA 98233: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person