Job Summary:

Under the direction of the Supervisor of Purchasing Backorders, the Inventory Buyer Backorders is responsible for the procurement of aircraft spare parts (both new and rotable) for backorders to meet the customers required date. The Backorder Buyer will be responsible for routine backorders and for updating the account rep group of delivery dates on backorders

Principal Duties:

Review SAP Generated Backorder Report messages to ensure inventory is available to meet customer needs

Purchase or expedite inventory to fill a customer backorder including repair orders and purchase orders

Inform account reps of delivery dates on customer backorders

Perform necessary administrative tasks to support expediting receipt of material to meet customer needs

Maintain vendor master table

Coordinate and resolve purchase order discrepancies

Recommend alternate potential vendors for products and services

Other duties assigned by management to meet department objectives

Minimum Qualifications:

High school degree or GED

Two (2) years of experience in purchasing operations or two (2) years of experience in purchase order placement and negotiations

Intermediate proficiency in PC Windows business software, Microsoft Office preferred

Ability to communicate effectively with internal/external customers and vendors in a professional manner

Additional Desired Qualifications:

College degree preferred

Familiar with FAA regulations with regards to parts procurement, documentation and traceability

Aviation-related material planning or purchasing experience

Experienced in aviation industry standards Illustrated Parts Catalogs and FARs

CPM or other industry certification

Working Conditions:

Office environment

Use of personal computers required

Overtime as required

Minimal travel may be required