AMES BUYER

Description Position Summary The Buyer is responsible for managing and optimizing the inventory of materials, parts, tools, equipment, and services required to support aircraft heavy maintenance, component repair and overhaul, manufacturing operations, and affiliated companies. This position manages the purchasing lifecycle from requisition review and supplier sourcing through quotation, purchase order generation, delivery, and supplier performance monitoring. The Buyer analyzes historical usage, inventory levels, shortages, and forecasts to ensure materials are available when needed while minimizing excess inventory and unnecessary costs. The Buyer also supports supplier qualification and development, monitors required quality certifications, resolves delivery discrepancies, and assists with negotiating pricing and rebate agreements to achieve cost-effective procurement while maintaining compliance with applicable company, aviation, financial, and regulatory requirements. Essential Duties and Responsibilities - Review, coordinate, and process requisitions for materials, parts, tools, equipment, and services required to support heavy maintenance, component repair and overhaul, manufacturing operations, and affiliated companies. - Review requisitions and requests for completeness, appropriate justification, and required approvals. - Plan and provision materials based on operational requirements, inventory levels, historical usage, and anticipated demand. - Assist in developing and documenting specifications for Requests for Information (RFI) and Requests for Quotation (RFQ). - Research and source materials, parts, tools, equipment, and services from qualified suppliers. - Obtain and evaluate supplier quotations and assist with purchasing decisions. - Generate and transmit purchase orders in accordance with established purchasing procedures. - Validate and scan required reference documentation provided by requestors and enter appropriate information into the WINGS IT system part master for new material requirements. - Review inventory minimum and maximum stock levels and recommend appropriate provisioning actions. - Analyze material shortages and assist in developing timely resolutions to support operational requirements. - Assist in preparing and reviewing short- and long-term material requirements forecasts. - Evaluate, recommend, develop, and manage suppliers. - Investigate and resolve supplier delivery discrepancies. - Monitor and report supplier performance using applicable IT systems and Access database tools. - Evaluate engineering modification orders and provision materials based on bills of materials. - Draft, negotiate, and manage supplier pricing and rebate agreements. - Identify opportunities for long-term pricing agreements and commodity bundling to improve cost efficiency. - Maintain accurate purchasing, supplier, inventory, and supporting documentation. - Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned. Required Qualifications Education - High school diploma or GED required. Experience The original job description does not identify a minimum required amount of prior work experience. Relevant procurement, materials, inventory, or supply chain experience is preferred. Technical Skills - Proficiency with Microsoft Office. - Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel. - Ability to learn and operate inventory and purchasing systems. - Ability to maintain accurate records and manage purchasing documentation. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability to maintain accurate records, track multiple orders, and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. Ability to assess urgency and bus