Purchaser
- St. John's, NL, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
PAL Technical Services is a leader in international aerospace and defense design, development and operation of airborne surveillance aircraft, heavy maintenance checks and software applications. We provide a wide range of aviation and related services to domestic and international markets.
PAL Technical Services is seeking qualified applications for the position of Purchaser at our St. John's, NL base.
The Purchaser will research, evaluate and purchase products in the most effective and efficient manner possible for use within the Aerospace industry.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Purchase merchandise, materials, components, equipment
- Obtain information from suppliers concerning product and/or service specifications, price, and delivery dates
- Ensure all applicable data is current
- Obtain quotes, conduct bids, evaluate costs, and negotiate optimum delivery schedules
- Ensure a suitable combination of price, quantity discount, product quality, standard terms and conditions
- Support long term agreements in place
- Resolve problems related to purchasing, delivery, receiving and payment to the supplier; determine source of the problem and takes appropriate corrective action
- Other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Experience in purchasing merchandise, materials, components, and/or equipment
- Experience ordering parts, inventory, and warehouse work
- The ability to control, measure and regulate efficient stores inventory levels based on operational requirements balanced with financial consideration
- Handle day-to-day logistics associated with receiving, storage and shipments, including meeting regulations with customs and controlled goods
- Excellent computer skills including experience with Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel are essential
- Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
- Detail oriented individual that can meet regular deadlines and can manage time efficiently
- Experience in customs and controlled goods
- Exceptional organization skills
- The ability to work both independently and in a team environment
What we offer:
- Personal travel privileges with PAL and interline agreements with other airlines
- Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Defined Contribution Pension Plan
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Employee Tuition Assistance Program
- Employee and Family Assistance Programs
- Opportunities for growth
PAL Technical Services is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment that celebrates and encourages diversity, equity, and inclusion whereby individuals are recognized, supported, and respected. Candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Thank you.
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More about this job
Responsibilities
The Purchaser at PAL Technical Services will research suppliers, obtain quotes and negotiate prices and delivery dates for aerospace parts and equipment. They will also manage inventory, resolve purchasing and delivery problems, and handle receiving, storage and shipping paperwork.
Requirements
Candidates need prior purchasing and inventory or warehouse experience, plus customs and controlled goods knowledge. Strong computer skills in Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel and clear written and verbal communication are essential.
Skills
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Outlook
- Supplier negotiation
- Price and quote analysis
- Inventory control
- Purchase order management
- Customs compliance
- Controlled goods handling
- Logistics coordination
- Receiving and shipping
- Problem solving
- Written communication
- Verbal communication
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Teamwork
- Independent work
Benefits
- Personal travel privileges
- Health benefits
- Life insurance
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Tuition assistance
- Employee and family assistance
Categories
- Manufacturing
- Logistics
Keywords
- Purchasing
- Procurement
- Buyer
- Supplier negotiation
- Inventory management
- Logistics
- Customs
- Controlled goods
- Aerospace
- Aviation
- Defense
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Outlook
- Receiving
- Shipping
- Supply chain
- St. John's
Perks
- Retirement plan
- Tuition support
- Stock or equity
Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Outlook
Languages
- English