Job description

Job Summary

At Piedmont Airlines, our strength is the way we deliver industry-leading service to our customers and airline partners. To continue our standard of excellence, Piedmont is seeking a motivated, reliable professional to join our team as a Buyer in our Purchasing Department. This position will report to the Purchasing Supervisor. The primary responsibility of the position is sourcing and purchasing materials, supplies, components and equipment.

Essential Duties:

• Purchase materials and components to support scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and other department requirements
• Source materials from safe and reputable suppliers
• Executes purchase orders and purchase requests timely and accurately
• Requests price and availability quotes from suppliers to determine best pricing and availability of materials and components
• Follow-up on purchase orders to ensure timely delivery within stated lead times
• Expedites and tracks all open purchase orders as needed to support inventory and operational requirements
• Prepares and maintains detailed reports, records, and files
• Build relationships with internal departments and outside suppliers while assisting with purchase requests and discrepancies
• Reviews material receiving deficiencies and arrange for returns, replacements or credit
• Afterhours AOG call duty rotation
• Other projects/tasks as assigned

Job Qualifications and Competencies:

• Proficient computer skills with Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent phone, email and customer service skills
• Perform detailed work with accuracy, confidentiality, and promptness
• Driven, results-oriented, problem solving, multi-tasking
• Ability to handle operational issues effectively, understanding escalation, communication and crisis management
• Valid driver’s license
• At least 18 years of age
• High School Diploma or GED

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least two years of prior purchasing and sourcing experience
• Knowledge of Merlin Procurement System or an inventory control / procurement system

Work Environment:

• Standard office environment, use of telephones, computers and other office equipment
• Some travel may be required

Physical Requirements:

• Occasional lifting up to 25 pounds

The above statements provide a brief description of the general nature of work performed and not intended to be a complete list of responsibilities, duties and skills required for this position. Duties and expectations are subject to change as needed.

Employment is contingent upon a clear Driving Record, 10-year Criminal History Records Check, and Drug Screen as required. We also require proof of High School or GED completion.

Benefit package includes paid training, holiday pay, 401(k), vacation, family travel on the American Airlines network, medical and dental available.

M/F Disabled and Vet EEO/AA Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $35,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Middletown, PA 17057: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Inventory control: 1 year (Required)
• Microsoft Office: 1 year (Preferred)
• Purchasing: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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