Purchasing Coordinator

Purchasing Coordinator

The Purchasing Coordinator is responsible to the Purchasing Manager and has overall responsibility for the procurement of materials to support the Production functions. The Purchasing Coordinator also coordinates aspects related to the routing and shipping of parts sent to outside vendors, including monitoring and controlling the vendors and ensuring parts return to meet the schedule of the Production Department as well as assisting with the day-to-day operations related to the procurement and purchasing of aviation parts, tooling, and equipment.

Experience Requirements:

• Minimum of five (3) years experience in supply chain management.
• Prefer supply chain related experience in support of at least one of the product lines listed, preferably working in an aviation Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul environment.

GE, CF6, CF34, GE90CFMI, CFM56-3, -5 and -7PW, 2000, 4000IAE, V2500RR, RB 211, Trent Engine Series

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist for co-administering the Vendor Management Program along with the Quality Assurance Manager. This includes:
• Evaluates, interviews, and selects suppliers / vendors based on their certifications, capabilities, delivery speed, price, and quality.
• Sends suppliers / vendors the proper audit form(s), and every two years after approval.
• Negotiate credit terms with suppliers / vendors and request all vendor forms before creating the supplier / vendor in the company’s system.
• Ensures the Quality Department has approved the supplier / vendor prior to sending any parts out to them.
• Updates the approved supplier / vendor list and keeps it current.
• Reports to the Vice President of Quality any discrepancies on any parts received from suppliers / vendors.
• Meets with suppliers / vendors and staff to discuss unacceptable and defective products and establish corrective action.
• Evaluating and monitoring contracts to ensure suppliers / vendors are complying with established terms and conditions.
• Maintains all documentation received for all suppliers / vendors.
• Maintains and reviews records of inventories, product performance, deliveries, costs, and items purchased.
• Responsible for creating, managing, and maintaining purchasing and materials reports and files as established by the Supply Chain and Logistics Director.
• Coordinates with Purchasing to replace any parts that will not meet the production schedule or replaced parts scrapped by suppliers / vendors.
• Ensure identification, control, segregation, and accountability of all stock in a serviceable condition.
• Ensure preservation of all articles, parts, and components while carried in inventory, including parts and / or materials subject to deterioration or shelf-life specifications as noted on the posted listing,
• Control the current supply of all inventories as required for production.
• Ensure the issuing of parts for Work Orders as required.
• Ensure records of components, parts, and tools issued are maintained.
• Ensuring that an adequate supply of current firefighting, spill, and safety equipment is provided for use all applicable areas within the facility and Pem-Air work vehicles.
• Maintaining an adequately marked area to store customer-supplied parts and identify the customer's containers as required.
• Ensures that components received for Repair or Overhaul are checked for proper part number, nomenclature, and serial number as noted on the shipping documents. Enter data for the Incoming Parts and notify the Receiving Inspector

Core Competency Requirements:

• Comprehend and adhere to all federal, state, and local regulatory requirements, including FAA, DOT, OSHA, and EPA regulations.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to simultaneously manage multiple assignments, tasks and projects.
• Ability to effectively manage, supervise, lead, mentor, coach, and council assigned Logistics Department personnel.
• Understands, reads, and writes the English language.
• Requires the ability to interact well with people inside and outside the Repair Station.
• Must be able to process paperwork effectively and efficiently.
• Thorough knowledge of outside parts repair procedures.
• Experience in shipping and receiving turbine engines.
• Must possess strong analytical skills including attention to detail, with a track record of improving supply chain processes.

Education Requirements:

• An associate degree or higher in business, finance, accounting, or other related field, or equivalent applicable experience.

Physical Requirements:

• Must have the ability to meet the physical demands of the job like sitting and standing for extensive periods and must be able to safely lift a maximum of fifty pounds.
• When necessary and applicable, must be able to utilize and wear various Personal Protective Equipment, including eye protection.

Additional Requirements:

• Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Must have knowledge of, and the ability to navigate, research, utilize, and apply various types of technical data, including Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) manuals and regulatory agency data (e.g. Airworthiness Directives).
• A valid Florida issued Driver’s License (required for Powered Industrial Truck Operation – ePicker and / or Forklift).

Our Perks!

• Competitive Salary
• Relocation Assistance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• VIP tickets to sporting and music events at Raymond James Stadium

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• This position is 100% on-site. Would you be willing to relocate (or commute daily) to Brooksville, FL?

Work Location: In person