Analyst, Procurement jobs in Independence, MO

Who are we?

Jet Midwest is a full-service commercial aviation company, specializing in the sale and lease of commercial aircraft, engines, and parts as well as aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul services to the aviation industry.

What you should know about the day-to-day:

The Materials Procurement Specialist is responsible for purchasing services, materials, supplies and product inventory to support the business operations of Jet Midwest Technik. This is a buyer role, which will work closely with department managers to source inventory and services needed for the operational readiness of each team including but not limited to: facilities, shipping, warehousing, administrative, technical services, and operational needs for local and remote locations.

The ideal candidate for this role will have leadership experience of colleagues and have a broad understanding of procurement “best practices” and exposure to a wide variety of purchasing duties, including goods and services necessary for the operations of the business along with the desire to lead projects to achieve schedule demands.

You will need to take ownership of daily tasks:

• Perform research, qualification, selection, and purchase of various types of products and services necessary to the operational readiness of the facility and business operations
• Negotiate pricing, quality of goods, deadlines, and expectations to ensure best value and timeliness of delivery is achieved
• Create accurate purchase orders, track through delivery and work with suppliers, finance, receiving and other internal departments to assist with the review/resolution of discrepancies
• Draft, seek budget approval, and submit requests for quotes
• Initiate warranty claims between company and vendor as needed for defective or damaged materials
• Interface with finance to administer vendor credits, receivable and/or payable requirements
• Work closely with all departments - in particular, operations, quality, and receiving- to ensure accurate and timely response to internal and external customers
• Actively engage in supplier improvement efforts by participating in supplier engagement and performance management discussions with suppliers
• Build and develop relationships with key suppliers and other vendors
• Maintaining a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude toward customers always.
• Responding promptly to customer inquiries.
• Communicating with customers through various channels.
• Acknowledging and resolving customer complaints.
• Knowing our products inside and out so that you can answer questions.
• Processing orders, forms, and requests.
• Keeping records of customer interactions, transactions, comments, and complaints.
• Communicating and coordinating with colleagues as necessary.
• Providing feedback on the efficiency of the customer service process.
• Ensure customer satisfaction and provide professional customer support.
• Other duties as assigned

You’re a great match for this role if you have strong, specific experience with and can demonstrate your talents in:

• Team leadership
• Project management
• Professional communication

We’re a great match for you if you have:

• A High School Diploma or equivalent
• Supply chain/procurement experience
• ERP system usage
• Research, Negotiation, Prospecting, and Organization skills
• Professional communication
• Microsoft Office experience
• Vendor Management System exposure
• 3 years of experience in a broad Supply Chain or Purchasing Clerk, Buyer, or Coordinator role

We’re an even better match for you if you also:

• Have Quantum ERP experience
• Have Lean/Six Sigma training
• Have earned formal negotiations training/certification
• Have Microsoft PowerBI experience
• Love efficiency and can help build improvements in processes
• Dream about airplanes

You'll be building relationships through:

• Direct customer contact
• Business development contact
• Regular interaction and coordination with team members at all levels of our organization and supply chain

Our work environment is:

• Entrepreneurial, challenging, competitive, flexible, fast-paced, and fun
• Collaborative and growth-minded

We offer great benefits to employees:

• Eligibility for our comprehensive benefits program starting the 1st of the month after 30 days of full-time employment
• 401K with company match
• Robust Paid Time Off
• 10 paid Holidays
• Growth opportunities

Other important information:

While performing the responsibilities of the Procurement Specialist, the employee will be seated at a desk, using a phone and computer, the majority of their workday. Less than 5% of their job duties will require the ability to: walk long distances, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl. The noise level is typically low, as consistent with an office environment. At times, some light lifting may be required, up to 10 lbs.

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the Stores Clerk Procurement position and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of knowledge, skills, ability, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

EOE M/F/D/V