Purchasing Assistant, Technical Operations

Intro

Are you ready to explore a world of possibilities, both at work and during your time off? Join our American Airlines family, and you’ll travel the world, grow your expertise and become the best version of you. As you embark on a new journey, you’ll tackle challenges with flexibility and grace, learning new skills and advancing your career while having the time of your life. Feel free to enrich both your personal and work life and hop on board!

Why you'll love this job

• This job is a member of the Technical Operations Team within the Integrated Operations Division.
• Responsible for ensuring the Procurement team has the required supplies, materials, etc., to complete required tasks.

What you'll do

• Performs system updates (SEPTRE, SAP, SABRE/DECS and AAPICS) for the processing of supplier and part number add/change requests, verifying information is correct-and-complete; includes researching the supplier and adding required infrmation
• Supports sourcing efforts for component repair and material purchasing; includes supporting the "New Item Request" process
• Issues, edits, and corrects purchase orders (PO), Repair Orders (RO), Form 3011s and Supplier Invoices (including SPEC2000 Notifications)
• Creates and maintains System Information Records (SAP, SABRE/DECS and AAPICS)
• Updates M50, MYI, etc. records (SABRE/DECS and AAPICS) for all shop-related company part numbers (including price and lead-time data)
• Reconciles Special Action Documents (SADs) for the Receiving and Inspection process, working with the Stores Organization to verify parts' receipt and resolve held orders
• Sets up Engineering Specification Order (ESO) records
• Builds non-inventory POs (AAPICS and SAP) which can include spare engine purchases, spare quick-engine-change (QEC) material plus various other services
• Processes Notification of Receipt Action Records (NORARs), PO/RO cancellations, A-suffix updates, Return-Material-Authorization forms (RMAs) and part/serial number changes
• Works with internal stakeholders and suppliers to clear held invoices or other paperwork discrepancies
• Maintains the following screen/keywords in DECS: AAPREP, AAPWAR, AAPCON and MYA
• Provides support and back-up for the Procurement team

All you'll need for success

Minimum Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience

• High School Diploma or GED equivalency
• Minimum typing skill of 25 to 49 WPM

Preferred Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience

• Experience in PowerPoint and SAP
• Experience with Sharepoint

Skills, Licenses & Certifications

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office to include Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Ability to secure appropriate airport authority and/or US Customs security badges, if applicable
• Ability to fulfill FAA criminal background checks to qualify for unescorted access priviliges to airport security identification display areas (SIDA), if applicable
  

What you'll get

Feel free to take advantage of all that American Airlines has to offer:

• Travel Perks: Ready to explore the world? You, your family and your friends can reach 365 destinations on more than 6,800 daily flights across our global network.
• Health Benefits: On day one, you’ll have access to your health, dental, prescription and vision benefits to help you stay well. And that’s just the start, we also offer virtual doctor visits, flexible spending accounts and more.
• Wellness Programs: We want you to be the best version of yourself – that’s why our wellness programs provide you with all the right tools, resources and support you need.
• 401(k) Program: Available upon hire and, depending on the workgroup, employer contributions to your 401(k) program are available after one year.
• Additional Benefits: Other great benefits include our Employee Assistance Program, pet insurance and discounts on hotels, cars, cruises and more

Feel free to be yourself at American

From the team members we hire to the customers we serve, inclusion and diversity are the foundation of the dynamic workforce at American Airlines. Our 20 Employee Business Resource Groups are focused on connecting our team members to our customers, suppliers, communities and shareholders, helping team members reach their full potential and creating an inclusive work environment to meet and exceed the needs of our diverse world.

Are you ready to feel a tremendous sense of pride and satisfaction as you do your part to keep the largest airline in the world running smoothly as we care for people on life’s journey? Feel free to be yourself at American.