Purchasing Agent Entry - Level Job at CommuteAir

CommuteAir Houston, TX 77032

Who are we?
Whether you’re building your time in the sky or your career on the ground...we hope to be your next destination.

CommuteAir is striving to be the regional airline that our passengers and employees are looking for. Our role in your career as a regional airline is an important one that we take seriously. Community, mentorship, training, and growth are all part of our DNA – we want to make your vision of a successful career in the aviation industry a reality.
Where are we going?
We are a dedicated United Airlines partner that operates over 1,600 weekly flights – doing our part to connect people and their communities to the world via United’s Global Network.

Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio – we operate multiple hubs throughout the mid-continent with our large fleet of Embraer 145 XR aircraft. With major hubs in Denver, Houston, and Washington Dulles, and additional maintenance hangars in Houston, Albany, and Lincoln. We’ve grown significantly over the past 35 years, and know that you will too.
Together We Soar.
Your success is our success.
Community is everything to us at CommuteAir. Our diverse team is here to provide you with the tools you need to succeed – By adopting a data-driven approach, we’re innovating the traditional path to mainline by raising the bar and setting the standard for employee training and development. We offer our team comprehensive benefits, competitive pay, internal advancement programs, and personal access to flight benefits on the Star Alliance network for yourself and your family.

What the position is:
The Purchasing Agent is responsible for the overall operation of the Purchasing functions. They are accountable for the Safety Management System (SMS) responsibilities described in the Company's SMS Manual and Title 14 CFR Part 5.23. The Purchasing agent also has the authority to issue and rescind part PO's / RO's, modify inventory processes and procedures, and request new supply or part vendors for Company use.

Essential functions:
  • Ensure that purchasing practices, pricing, material quality, and delivery schedules meet Company requirements and are consistently reviewed for cost criteria and savings opportunities
  • Negotiate, review and implement vendor agreements associated with material requirements necessary to maintain the Companies aircraft fleet
  • Establish and oversee customs broker activities for the clearing of maintenance shipments in and out of the United States
  • Oversee the purchasing, expediting, routing, and communications relating to AOG and critical parts
  • Maintain working knowledge of fleet changes and modifications as they relate to materials requirements necessary to accomplish fleet objectives
  • Monitor aircraft parts requirements to ensure aircraft schedules are not delayed due to parts shortages
  • Assist in establishing expense parameters for budget purposes and selected accounts for accuracy and variances
  • Develop procedures and coordinate Purchasing support between Maintenance and Finance departments
  • Attend Maintenance Meetings involving interdepartmental coordination, procedures, and/or materials planning use
  • Ensure departmental compliance regarding FAA regulations, hazardous materials documentation, and Company policies, and procedures
  • Maintain an awareness of economic and industry challenges that may impact the availability of materials needed to support the aircraft fleet, and provide strategic recommendations to the Sr. Manager of Stores and Purchasing
  • Ensure that the Sr. Manager of Stores and Purchasing is briefed fully regarding non-routine problems.
  • Perform all other duties as assigned by the Sr. Manager of Stores and Purchasing.
General requirements & qualifications:
  • Must have knowledge of Company data programs and aviation terminologies
  • Demonstrate the ability & knowledge to perform duties of this position
  • Knowledge of Company accounting policies and procedures for working with internal & external vendor accounts
  • Have knowledge in HAZMAT shipping and handling processes
  • Demonstrate a positive and productive attitude
  • Must be able to work Wednesday-Saturday, 6:30 pm-6:30 am



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