Buyer 2

Job Summary

Responsible to purchase materials, goods, and services in support of production operations.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities include the following:

• Execute Purchase Orders in Material Requirements Planning (MRP) software system
• Routinely follow up with vendors to ensure on-time delivery of purchase orders
• Consistently communicate status of Purchase Orders to internal customers
• Prepare request for quotes (RFQ) for approved vendors for material, equipment, and services
• Evaluate supplier prices/quotes, quality, technical suitability, FAA airworthiness, and other related factors in order to determine most desirable suppliers
• Work with Receiving Department to reconcile Purchase Order and Packing Slip discrepancies
• Contact vendors to ensure required material certifications are delivered with materials and services
• Actively participate in weekly production, customer support and program status meetings
• Work with Corporate Accounts Payables department to reconcile invoice issues
• Obtain information required by Corporate Accounts Payables department in order to set up new vendors and make vendor recommendations for new requirements
• Create open purchase order report to manage on-time delivery of assigned commodities
• Other Duties as assigned
• Insure all company policies and procedures are followed
• Overtime may be required to support critical deadlines

Additional Job Requirements

• Regular scheduled attendance
• Indicate the percentage of time spent traveling: 5-10%

Subject to applicable laws and Air Method’s policies, regular attendance is an essential function of the position. All employees must follow Air Methods’ employment practices and policies.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. In accordance with applicable laws, Air Methods will provide reasonable accommodations that do not create an undue burden so disabled employees may perform the essential functions of the position.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) from four-year college or university and five or more years of purchasing experience in aviation manufacturing operations and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings
• Knowledge of aircraft parts and hardware preferred
• Knowledge of fabricated metal and machined parts
• Working knowledge of FAA and FAR regulations

Skills

• Ability to multi-task efficiently, works in a fast paced environment on multiple projects, and has a strong attention for detail and accuracy
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to exercise a wide degree of professional creativity and operating latitude

Computer Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Suites, including Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Working knowledge of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) software systems
• Proficient in using Internet for purchase order entry and Internet sourcing

Air Methods is an EEO/AA employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

For more information on our industry-leading benefits, please visit our benefits page here. 

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)