Purchasing Specialist Jobs in Washington

Join the Soundair Aviation Services Team
Since 1993, Soundair Aviation Services has been keeping aircraft flying with precision, reliability, and pride. What began with flight deck transparencies has grown to include galley inserts, lavatory components, oxygen systems, and more.

For over 30 years, airlines and MROs around the world have trusted our team to deliver quality repairs and fast turnaround times. That trust starts with our people—skilled, dedicated, and passionate about what they do.

At Soundair, we value teamwork, attention to detail, and open communication. Our employees are our greatest asset, bringing unique skills and experience that strengthen our team and drive our success.

As we continue to grow and innovate, we're looking for people who are motivated to grow with us. Join Soundair and help keep aviation moving forward.

We offer a competitive benefits package to full time employees which includes:

• Paid Time Off –Vacation, Sick, Holiday's, and Floating Holidays.
• Healthcare (Medical, Dental, and Pharmacy coverage supplemented by Wencor Group)
• Company Sponsored Basic Life Insurance, AD&D and LTD
• Voluntary Coverages (Vision, Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Supplemental Life Insurance)
• Traditional 401(k) and Roth Savings Plans
• Education Assistance Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Opportunities for advancement

Overview of the Position:

Responsible for the activities relating to purchasing aviation material.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for purchasing unique bench stock, piece parts, and end items in support of ongoing repair activity while minimizing purchase costs.
• Maintain control of various inventories, related transactions, and report generation as required by management.
• Provide administrative and purchasing support including heavy data entry, inventory evaluation, issuing and expediting PO's, maintaining consumables and supplies, and updating MRP system.
• Develop and maintain vendor relations. Problem solve issues related to purchase orders and materials received. Contact vendors regarding discrepancies with quantity and quality, determine shipment status of orders, and trace delinquent arrivals from purchase orders.
• Generate, verify, and interpret incoming receiver reports and other various reports.
• Work closely with receiving department to ensure proper supplies have arrived.
• Work closely with sales, technical, accounting, operations, and logistics personnel and resolves issues with as needed.
• Other duties that may be assigned.

Other Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Prefer certificate or two year degree in business or related field or three years in administrative or customer service support role or combination.
• One year in Purchasing, preferably in aviation.
• Must be self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Great organization skills, team oriented, ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent phone skills and able to communicate effectively.
• Above average MS Office Skills and type 40+ wpm.
• Proficient with spreadsheet, presentation, and project management software.
• Very process oriented.
• Ability to read and understand mechanical drawings and electronic schematics.

Education / Experience Requirements: High school diploma or GED required. 3 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Other Qualifications:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands described here are representatives of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job

• Is frequently required to talk or listen.
• Is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle or feel.
• Is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and lift up to 30 pounds.
• Works in moderate noise levels.
• Minimal travel required.