Jr Buyer

LAUNCH Technical Workforce Solutions is seeking a Junior Buyer.  The Junior Buyer purchases materials, supplies, and services at the best possible price while maintaining the highest level of quality and ensuring timely delivery. Performs planning and scheduling functions on designated jobs, assists in shipping and receiving as required.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Determines appropriate vendors on the basis of approved vendor qualifications, price, quality and availability per documented procedures in coordination with the Quality Department.
2. Submits requests for new vendor approval to Quality Department per procedures.
3. Negotiates with vendors for pricing and delivery, and visits vendor sites to evaluate their ability to perform.
4. Reviews purchase requisitions for completeness and accuracy including signature authority per document procedures, and resolves any discrepancies with proper departments.
5. Prepares, submits, distributes and maintains files per procedures for quotation requests and purchase orders.
6. Follow-up on and maintain schedules and status on quotes, purchases and designated jobs.
7. Resolves discrepancies related to delivery schedules, quality, quantity or price coordination with vendors, accounting, and other departments as required.
8. Supports and performs other materials duties including planning, scheduling, shipping and receiving procedures as required.

As Necessary, performs other related duties of which the above are representative.

Management must contact the Human Resource department of adding to or changing a significant number of duties.

Qualifications and requirements:

• General computer and office skills including Excel, Word a must.
• Knowledge of basic APICS.
• Knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC) concepts.
• Knowledge of Just in time (JIT).
• Mathematics skills
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Ability to interact with a team of coworkers.
• Skills in preparing written reports.
• Written communication skills.
• Problem solving and decision making skills.
• Able to comprehend documents written in English.
• Must be willing to perform other functions and duties as assigned by managers and supervisors.
• Must be willing to work any shift.
• Must be willing to work overtime (as requested).
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must have reliable transportation to and from the job site.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen and background check.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Why Choose LAUNCH?

A team of aviation staffing experts leads LAUNCH. We understand the challenges of finding the top aviation jobs and we focus on linking you with the best openings in the most sought-after locations.

LAUNCH offers you an ACA compliant benefit package including company-sponsored medical insurance with multiple plans to choose from. Our Minimum Essential Coverage is offered to every employee who does not have coverage elsewhere at no cost to you! LAUNCH also offers a 401(k) program with a company match. Plus, you join the LAUNCH Loyalty Club on your first day, earning you extra cash bonuses, apparel and safety rewards.

If you’re ready to LAUNCH your career, you've found an employer that can take you to new heights. ?