Position Summary: The Purchasing & Repairs Agent is a position with the primary responsibility of procuring/purchasing parts, as well as coordinating repairs with outside vendors, in a timely manner. This position reports directly to the Sr. Materials Manager, as well as other management officers.
Why ATOPS?
Today’s economic trends have changed, forcing many companies to downsize or reorganize their assets in order to meet their bottom-line goals.
ATOPS, with a strong focus on quality and customer communication, understands the different needs of our customers on a ***case-by- case*** basis, by providing each AOG field service project and related services the required flexibility to satisfy the best interests of our existing and potential customers.
We employ a combined workforce of FAA airframe and powerplant qualified technicians, with extensive years of experience in the industry, to ensure that our services are performed with the most extreme quality and professionalism in accordance with the manufacturers’ references and standards.
At ATOPS, we understand the importance of our mission and the trust our customers place in us. With this in mind, we strive to excel in every aspect of our business and approach every challenge with a determination to succeed.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
Prepare and issue purchase orders, repair orders, purchase order amendments, and acknowledgments for parts, materials, services, supplies and miscellaneous goods.
Prepare quotes for customers to purchase/repair parts.
Develop relationships with worldwide network of suppliers and manage delivery schedules to ensure on-time execution and superior quality.
Negotiate with manufacturers, distributors, and resellers to support purchasing goals to achieve cost savings and timely deliveries.
Maintain timely control of orders, amendments, shipping notices, and other required documentation to assure orderly administration and retention of records.
Locate and attach appropriate files to incoming correspondence requiring replies.
Communicate requirements and updates to internal customers, and interface with Accounting, Quality, and Production departments to provide order status updates.
Make copies of documents.
Maintain all open orders and continuously review for expedite and alternative sourcing solutions, in support of critical customer requirements.
Set up and maintain paper and electronic filing systems for records, correspondence, and other material.
Conduct searches using ILS and PartsBase to allocate parts.
Learn to operate new office technologies as they are developed and implemented.
Assist Accounting Department with reconciliation of invoices in a timely manner with precise accuracy.
Set up and maintain paper and electronic filing systems for records, correspondence, and other reports.
Reports To: Materials Supervisor, Materials Manager, & Upper Management
Supervises: N/A.
Required Qualifications:
High school diploma or GED equivalent
Able to effectively communicate (verbal/non-verbal) in English
Experience with Microsoft Office programs
1+ year(s) of experience within MRO operations/Aviation Industry
Prior experience with Quantum/Pentagon, or equivalent ERP Systems
Strong organizational and communication skills
Ability to work in a team environment and collaborate in order to achieve desired goals
Strong work ethic
Ability to multitask, meet deadline requirements, and handle continuously changing priorities
Preferred Qualifications:
English/Spanish speaker
Prior experience with ILS / PartsBase
Technical knowledge of CFM56 / CF6-80 / PW4000 engine families
Job Type: Full-time
Compensation: Hourly
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Referral program
Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Monday to Friday
Experience:
Purchasing: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
Employment type
Full-time
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