PURCHASING OFFICER

Location:Aeroglen, QLD, AU, 4870
Flexible Work Arrangement: Onsite
Job Category: SCM (Procurement, Logistics, Stores)
Career Level: Technicians / Crew
Requisition Id: 4422

POSITION SUMMARY

The Purchasing Officer is responsible for MRO/Avionics purchasing activities to meet external Customer requirements.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Working knowledge of Aircraft Materials and materials.
• Experience with logistics in an aircraft maintenance or similar facility
• Networking skills at internal company level
• Knowledge of packaging and shipping requirements for dangerous goods.
• Computer Literate in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems and Microsoft Outlook and Excel
• Effective communication including excellent written and verbal skills.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

As part of any selection process applicants will be required to undertake and satisfy to the companies discretion, some or all of the following assessments/checks:

• Pre‑employment medical assessment, which will include a functional capacity and a drug and alcohol test.
• National Police/Criminal History Check.
• Qualification/Licence Verification.

• Conduct purchasing activities in compliance with company policy and procedures including but not limited to Finance and Quality and Systems.
• Responsible for the end to end purchasing function, including processing, expediting of purchase orders, ensuring prompt and accurate delivery of items.
• Manage expectations and ensure all stakeholders are kept informed.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring expectations.
• Assess and maintain sufficient quantities of inventory to meet customer requirements balanced with minimising financial impact the business.
• Respond immediately to AOG and URGENT customer requirements to ensure prompt and accurate delivery of items and quotes.
• Maintain:
• A number of alternative best price and best delivery sources for all products within your area of responsibility.
• Current and accurate applicability, part number, alternativity, price, lead time, buyer’s instructions, purchase order delivery.
• An open line of communication between suppliers and internal customers to ensure awareness of situations concerning item quality, price and availability.
• A register of quarantine stock items to ensure that stock is current and in-process.
• Liaise with:
• Internal Sales and Customer Services communicating materials pricing, lead-times and anticipated arrival details.
• Material delays and difficulties are communicated to relevant supervisors or managers for corrective actions.
• Suppliers directly concerning special freighting and delivery requirements.
• Freight forwarders and customs agents concerning inbound deliveries, customs clearance and duty.
• New vendors and alternative suppliers to source items, according to customer’s requirements, securing competitive pricing whilst maintaining compliant policy and procedure.
• Reconcile goods receipt and invoicing discrepancies.
• Credit Card Reconciliation Administration and reporting.
• Negotiate with new or existing suppliers to source aircraft parts and equipment which best meets the specific requirements of the customer.
• Approve import freight, duty and customs invoices
• Arrange for New Parts to be returned to vendors for credit or replacement where applicable when returned from customers
• Ensure that reconciliation goods receipt and invoice discrepancies are performed quickly and accurately
• Provide back-up support for the Warranty and Exchange Officer as required