Aviation Procurement Coordinator - Great Falls

Great Falls, MT, USA | Purchasing | Hourly | Full Time

Avmax is looking to expand its workforce in Great Falls, MT. If you have the necessary experience and motivation to become a part of our team, please apply.

About Avmax:

Avmax is a diverse company offering every product and service related to aviation. We have locations, operations, and deployment worldwide .

Our vision at Avmax Group Inc. ("Avmax") is to simplify our customers' aviation needs through dependable, globally integrated services with trusted results. Established in 1976, our locations include: Calgary (HQ) and Vancouver in Canada, Great Falls and Jacksonville in the USA, Nairobi in Kenya, and N'Djamena in Chad.

Avmax offers the following capabilities: Aircraft Leasing, Airline Operations, Avionics, Component Repairs, Engineering, MRO, Paint and Spares. Avmax's engineering division is a Transport Canada authorized Design Approval Organization (DAO). Avmax's maintenance division is a Transport Canada authorized Maintenance Repair Organization (MRO).

Why work at Avmax?

Avmax has a diverse workforce with opportunity for growth and career advancements. We offer competitive compensation and benefit packages, flexibility, work-life balance and a friendly working environment.

We are proud of our work and commitment to create one of the leading workforce, products and services in the Aviation industry.

Reporting:

The Aviation Procurement Coordinator reports directly to the Director of Maintenance.

Core Competencies:

• Problem Solving

• Interpersonal Skills

• Effective Written and Verbal Communication

• Teamwork

• Positive attitude

• Professionalism

• Organization

• Attention to Detail

• Confidentiality

• Flexibility

Key Performance Indicators / Duties & Responsibilities:

• Quote part sales within 24 hours; preferably same day.

• Work in conjunction with 'purchasing business unit' to apply freight charges on shipments.

• Check shipments of all package crates and skids to ensure customer receives precisely what they require.

• Process quotes on excess inventory.

• Make customer contacts in person, by fax, phone or service call to move excess inventory.

• Code equipment parts and unit movements on weigh bills accurately.

• Keep accurate, up-to-date records on all freight movements for re-importing of equipment if necessary.

• Procure import documentation when necessary, for equipment.

• Provide data on product costs, vendor performance and demographics.

• Makes recommendations to manager regarding improvements in efficiencies.

• Perform duties as requested by manager.

Qualifications:

• Genial, friendly manner.

• Minimum high school education or equivalent.

Experience:

• 1 -3 years' experience in a manufacturing environment as a buyer.

Our recruitment commitments:

• We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

• Depending on qualifications, selected candidates may be offered a role at a more appropriate level.

• Avmax Group offers a competitive compensation package including an optimal benefits plan and pension plan.

• Avmax Group Inc. is dedicated to and prides itself on being an EEO/AA employer. We celebrate and welcome the diversity of all of our employees. Avmax Group Inc. has specific policies in place to prevent discrimination in our hiring practices on the basis of the protected groups.

• Avmax is a drug free work environment and participates in pre-employment and random alcohol and/or drug screening.