Purchasing Agent

Medley, FL

Full Time

MRO LGS

Mid Level

GA Telesis is a global leader providing integrated solutions to the aviation and aerospace industries. We serve over 2,000 customers, including airlines, original equipment manufacturers, maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) providers, and suppliers worldwide, with 31 leasing, sales, distribution, and MRO operations in 19 countries. At GA Telesis, our core business is integrated aviation solutions, and our mission is customer success.

At our Landing Gear Services facility in Medley, FL, we are seeking a Purchasing Agent, responsible for coordinating activities involved with the purchase of various products and services which includes aircraft parts, tooling, raw material, outside processes, and other special procurements.

Responsibilities:

Identify and evaluate sources for a variety of products
Prepare RFQs to obtain competitive bids from approved sources
Evaluate and negotiate supplier proposals, supplier qualifications, lead time, and cost
Evaluate requirements and determine appropriate purchasing methods such as blanket agreements, etc.
Develop strategic supplier relationships while serving as the primary liaison with suppliers
Prepare PO's and maintain related purchasing records such as items or services purchased
Address supplier disputes and performance deficiencies
Monitor and control supplier delivery performance
Monitor and control inventory levels and spend consistently with management's strategic plan
Discuss defective or unacceptable goods or services with inspection or quality control personnel, to determine the cause and take or recommend corrective action
Provide management with market intelligence as appropriate. Approve invoices for payment. Expedite delivery of goods to users
Maintain liaison with internal departments and or personnel
Provide feedback regarding the progress of orders, including delays and reasons for the same
Participate in improvement processes inside & external to the department
Ensure proper specifications are listed on the Purchase/Repair Orders
Prepare part estimates and providing quotes to the customer service department

Qualifications:

Knowledge of Aviation industry suppliers
Aerospace industry knowledge preferred
Strong negotiation/contracting, analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills with the ability to compile and present data in a format that facilitates information sharing and decision making

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