Buyer

It’s your career, give it wings!

Who we are and where we are going:

Ascent Aviation Services is one of the largest aviation maintenance, repair, overhaul, storage and reclamation operations in the world. Our strength comes from our talented and professional employees who excel through teamwork and enthusiasm. Ascent Aviation Services continues to grow and are continually looking for motivated and career minded aviation professionals who will support our vision and goals.

As a 24/7 operation, we have openings across all shifts—including standard day shifts, 2nd shift, weekend shifts, and 12-hour shifts. Candidates must be flexible and willing to be assigned to any shift based on operational needs.

Built on a foundation of Respect, Safety, Quality, and Results, we are looking for a dynamic and detail-oriented Buyer to join our team and make a strong impact.

• Utilizing historical usage, sales forecasts, company inventory policies, cash considerations and other pertinent information develop a material plan to include min/max, receipt schedules and availability
• Secure and maintain accurate lead times within the system
• Track parts availability and provide status on all assigned materials
• Provide timely and accurate placement of purchase orders relative to the material plan to include the placement of a large quantity supported by delivery of small quantities
• Initiate the return of early receipts and other non-conforming receipts back to the vendors with appropriate credit
• Monitor assigned inventory balances for usage and disposition of inactive inventory
• Ensure that vendors meet on-time deliveries with quality product/service
• Ensure a competitive price for assigned materials
• Maintain objective vendor performance data to include significant cost variations, quality and schedule performance
• Maintains library of vendors and manufacturers catalogs and services.
• Assists Marketing Department in pricing bids.
• Assists in periodic and annual inventories.

• Ability to lead, work independently and in a team environment

• High School diploma or equivalent. Associate degree, post-secondary education, training in aircraft maintenance, or equivalent education or experience required.
• Valid driver’s license.

• Strong attention to detail and mathematical skills.
• Strong Microsoft Office Skills; Office Administration background a plus.
• 3 or more years of Planner and/or Buyer experience with aircraft strongly preferred.

• Equipment Operated: Ability to operate office machines, support servers,
• 3D and Label printers, handhelds and troubleshoot problems with equipment.
• Corrected vision and hearing within normal range.:

• May be required to work at both Marana, AZ and Tucson, AZ locations as business needs dictate.
• Additional duties may be assigned at the discretion of department management.