Purchaser
Live an Adventure, Master your Craft, Find your Purpose
At Dynamic Aviation, we solve unique challenges for our customers with innovative aviation solutions. Our focus is on operations that serve, protect, and enhance the lives of families and communities worldwide. Whether modifying aircraft to help protect our service members overseas, performing geographical mapping for scientific research, or working to suppress large wildfires on the West Coast, we serve with integrity and excellence.
Purpose:
The Purchaser provides support to the Procurement Department by researching and strategically sourcing parts and material requested by customers to minimize financial burden to the organization.
Company Compensation and Perks:
- Paid hourly
- Full-time position
- Hours: Monday – Friday from 7:00am – 4:00pm
- Comprehensive Benefits offered
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- HSA/FSA
- Life Insurance, Long-Term and Short-Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid Holidays
- Company Wellness Program
Responsibilities:
- Verify purchase requisitions by comparing items requested to ERP part master list and clarify unclear items; recommend alternatives as applicable
- Conduct thorough vendor research to meet all new parts or material requests
- Prepare purchase orders by verifying specifications and price; obtain recommendations from suppliers for substitute items; obtain approval from original requestor
- Place orders for parts and complete all associated reporting in a timely fashion
- Act as primary contact with vendors; develop vendor relationships
- Monitor vendor on-time delivery and quality
- Work directly with Vendor to correct any non-conforming product issues
- Identify opportunities for sourcing agreements to control costs and make recommendation to Logistics Leadership
- Analyze purchase requisitions for completeness and accuracy of information
- Other duties as assigned
Skills/Qualifications:
- High School diploma or equivalency required; some college preferred
- Proficiency with MS Office suite, particularly Word, Outlook, and Excel
- Proven ability to learn complex software products quickly
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to read and understand technical manuals
- Knowledge of aviation or manufacturing preferred
It is the policy of Dynamic Aviation to prohibit and eliminate discrimination on grounds of race, color, religion, sex, (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristics protected by law. It is also Dynamic Aviation's policy to provide equal employment for all and comply with any affirmative action obligations pursuant to the Federal Executive Orders, 11246 and 11375, as amended.
Other details
- Pay Type Hourly
- Travel Required No
- Required Education High School
- Bridgewater, VA, USA