Buyer I, Aircraft On Ground Logistics

This position is part of twenty-four (24) hours, seven (7) days a week AOG unit responsible for the procurement and distribution of aircraft materials, parts, equipment, and supplies. Process purchase orders for Aircraft and Engine parts in support of Spirit’s fleet requirements; including but not limited to: AOG(s), DMI(s), RIN, MWI, Scheduled Maintenance Events, Engineering Orders, etc.
Solicit and evaluate proposals for the requested commodities.
Negotiate pricing for goods and services to ensure purchases are cost competitive.

• This position has direct communication with Maintenance Control and Material Ops regarding critical and AOG purchase orders and parts movement status.
• Ensures timely follow up of open AOG orders to ensure operational requirements are being met.
• Provide part status movement, alternative plans and other material issues as required.
• Provide inventory recommendations to Material Planning team.
• This is accomplished by working within the TRAX database and having a working knowledge of Illustrated Parts Catalog, Airworthiness Directives, Service Bulletins, and Engineering Orders to ensure components ordered meet maintenance requirements.
• In depth understanding of ERP systems such as TRAX.
• Knowledgeable on submitting and tracking purchase orders to approved suppliers.
• Broad understanding of current contracts and how they apply to specific manufacturer parts.
• Maintains timely control of orders, amendments, and shipping notices.
• Evaluate vendors prices, quality, service and customer support availability, reliability and selection.
• Communicate findings internally and externally, to the AOG Supervisor.
• Negotiate reductions based on the analysis of quotes.
• Coordinate receipt of drop shipments with Maintenance Control. Coordinate the return of parts, Tools shipped to contract Maintenance station, with Material Ops assigned personnel.
• Prepare reports and review summary invoices for accuracy in order to correct discrepancies and ensure payment terms are met including charter aircraft and transportation invoices.
• May perform other responsibilities as assigned. Responsibilities and duties may change when circumstances dictate (e.g., emergencies change in workload, rush jobs or technical developments).

• Associate's degree or equivalent experience
• 1-3 years' experience
• Must possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong Capabilities in negotiation and establishment to terms and conditions of Purchase Orders
• Strong analytical abilities, presentation and organizational skills
• Works under minimal supervision/direction
• Ability to handle multiple time sensitive tasks and perform in stressful environment
• Must have a thorough working knowledge of TRAX, sap, Illustrated Parts Catalog, Airworthiness Directives, Service Bulletins, and Engineering Orders to ensure components ordered meet maintenance requirements and corporate procurement policies
• Must have strong experience in the entire Microsoft Application library
• Domestic & International travel under 10% of time
• Exert up to 50lbs of force occasionally, and/or up to 20lbs of force frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs of force constantly to move objects
• Must be present at the Worksite 100% of time