Purchasing Agent

Job Title- Purchasing Agent 

Department- Elevate MRO

Reports to- Manager, Parts Sales

Location- Salt Lake City, UT

Who we are-

With nearly 30 years of experience in aircraft service and maintenance support, as well as 24/7 availability, Elevate MRO is the essence of dependability. Located in Salt Lake City, UT, the company is staffed by highly trained and qualified technicians capable of repairing and maintaining a wide array of turbine-powered fixed-wing aircraft and is available to support the needs of each client 24 hours a day, 365 days of the year. 

Summary of position-

Elevate MRO is highly focused on delivering what our customers need even before they realize they need it. As the Purchasing Agent, you will be responsible for overseeing sourcing, procurement and delivery of both Over the Counter (OTC) and Aircraft On Ground (AOG) parts through Elevate MRO’s network of FAA Certified Repair Stations. 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities-

• Manages OTC and AOG parts sales to ensure reliable and consistent customer communication and global delivery of requested items. AOG sales are time sensitive and may require expedited shipping with direct tracking and follow up with the customer.
• Work in conjunction with other team members on inventory management of spare parts and materials to ensure sufficient stocks of consumables and commonly used aircraft parts.This includes periodic inventory counts to ensure proper accountability and valuation of assets.
• Manage workflow to meet sales growth targets and performance to sales goals. 
• Grow parts sales to expand the customer base including new locations and additional business lines.
• Develop and produce sales and management reports to the Leadership Team, tracking sales performance, margins, and budget analysis. 
• Ensure daily communications to internal and external customers to ensure interdepartmental coordinate and support delivery schedules.
• Performance of other duties as assigned and/or outlined by management.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities-

• Must be capable of working without direct supervision and completing tasks on time.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with suppliers to ensure the best possible pricing and shipping times on procured materials.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required.

Education & Experience-

• High School diploma and 2 years of related college education or professional experience required.  
• Minimum 12-month aviation parts procurement and AOG handling experience preferred.Must be able to read, write, and speak fluently in English. 
• Valid U.S. state-issued driver’s license is required.
• Familiarity with various computer software systems required. Corridor experience is a plus.

Schedule & Travel-

• Work schedule is driven by customer requirements and schedules; however, the typical work schedule includes five 8-hour workdays.
• Overtime, including nights, weekends, and/or holidays may be required to support customer delivery schedules.
• Multi-day domestic and international on-site customer support trips may be required. 

Miscellaneous-

• FLSA Status- Full time exempt.
• Lifting requirements- Up to 50lbs. 

About Elevate Aviation Group-

Elevate Aviation Group’s wholly owned subsidiaries, Private Jet Services, Elevate Jet, and Elevate MRO share a mission to provide aircraft owners and flyers unsurpassed service, safety, and counsel. Whether clients require charter flights, large group travel, aircraft management services, aircraft maintenance or aircraft acquisition services, Elevate Aviation Group delivers highly personalized solutions to meet each client’s unique needs 24 hours a day, 365 days of the year to any destination.