GA Telesis Miami , FL 33196
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GA Telesis is a global leader providing integrated solutions to the aviation and aerospace industries. Built on the premise of "Customer Success" being the goal, GA Telesis serves over 3,000 customers including airlines, OEMs, MROs, and suppliers worldwide with 31 leasing, sales, distribution, and MRO operations in 19 countries. At GA Telesis, the company's core business is integrated aviation solutions, and our mission is customer success.
The Purchasing Agent is responsible for coordinating activities involved with the purchase of various products and services which includes aircraft parts, tooling, raw material, outside processes, and other special procurements as identified by management.
Responsibilities:
Identify and evaluate sources for a variety of products
Prepare RFQs to obtain competitive bids from approved sources
Evaluate and negotiate supplier proposals
Review and evaluate supplier qualifications, lead time, and cost
Provide cost and lead time information provided by the supplier to management
Prepare purchase orders
Evaluate requirements and determine appropriate purchasing methods such as blanket agreements, etc.
Develop strategic supplier relationships while serving as the primary liaison with suppliers
Maintain related purchasing records such as items or services purchased
Address supplier disputes and performance deficiencies
Monitor and control supplier delivery performance
Monitor and control inventory levels and spend consistently with management's strategic plan
Discuss defective or unacceptable goods or services with inspection or quality control personnel, to determine the cause and take or recommend corrective action
Provide management with market intelligence as appropriate. Approve invoices for payment. Expedite delivery of goods to users
Maintain liaison with internal departments and or personnel
Provide feedback regarding the progress of orders, including delays and reasons for the same
Participate in improvement processes inside & external to the department
Ensure proper specifications are listed on the Purchase/Repair Orders
Preparing part estimates and providing quotes to the customer service department
Qualifications:
Knowledge of industry suppliers
Aerospace industry knowledge preferred
Strong negotiation/contracting, analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills with the ability to compile and present data in a format that facilitates information sharing and decision making
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