What are the responsibilities and job description for the Materials Buyer position at Contour Airlines?
Contour is a long established aviation services company with diverse capabilities including scheduled airline operations, Part 91/135 aircraft management, on- demand charter, an aircraft sales division, three Fixed-Base Operations, a FAR Part 145/EASA certified aircraft maintenance facility providing airframe maintenance, avionics installations/repairs, and component overhaul services, and a FAR 141 pilot and maintenance training operation. Our fleet of approximately 30 aircraft operate almost 20,000 flight segments annually and the company is now ranked as one of the ten largest Part 135 operators in the country.
At Contour, our core values are at the heart of everything that we do and every decision we make. Constant throughout all of our lines of business is a commitment to integrity and safety. Our team members consistently display an attitude of excellence and the ability to think like a customer. We recognize that there is strength in unity and work together as a team to accomplish our ambitious goals.
Contour is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship, color, creed, sex, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, political affiliation, marital status, pregnancy, pre-disposing genetic characteristics, veteran status, military status, disability, gender identity or expression, familial status, criminal history, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other protected status.
Contour's rapid growth has created exciting employment opportunities. We invite you to become part of the family.
Summary of Essential Duties:
- Purchase commodities and services to meet specialized or complex needs
- Make purchase decisions in accordance with company procedures and regulations
- Analyze purchase requisitions and review for accuracy and completion
- Follow proper channels to obtain purchase authorization according to company policy
- Determine the correct method to process purchase requisitions depending on total cost, timeliness, competitive bidding, and existing contracts
- Place orders to procure requisitioned items or services
- Solve problems with orders in an efficient and timely manner.
- Other duties as assigned by leadership
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Possess valid driver license and a good driving record.
- Solid knowledge of data analysis, inventory management software, and forecasting techniques
- Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal delivered with tact and professionalism.
- Proficient with computer applications including Microsoft office suite, Quantum, FOS, and CAMP software is a strong plus
- Able to pass a required 10 year work history review and submit to criminal history background and fingerprint checks.
- Authorized by law to work in the United States and able to travel in and out of the United States.
- Possess polished and professional interpersonal skills with a positive attitude and a customer-oriented mindset.
- Must have well-developed people skills and ability to work with a variety of personalities.
- Able to coordinate multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Maintain strong attention to detail.
- Experience in a warehouse setting, working with shipping or receiving.
- Ability to work in a safe professional manner adhering to all regulatory requirements including OSHA, EPA, state, and federal regulations
Salary : $30,000 - $55,000