As the Aviation Buyer you will purchase aviation related items, services, materials, equipment and / or supplies as requested by and in support of all lines of business within the company. You will expedite orders through file closeout activities and communicate with vendors and transportation companies to ensure items, services, materials, supplies, equipment and / or supplies ordered are shipped and delivered by required dates.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Review and audit approved purchase requisitions for compliance with contract requirements, company policy and procedure, FAR / DFAR.
• Prepares source selection, issue RFQs, prepare price analysis, performs market research, determines price fair and reasonableness, recommends, and selects suppliers for award.
• Maintain procurement files and records in accordance with company policy/procedures, prime contract requirements, FAR / DFAR.
• Expedites purchases as needed to freight forwarders or project sites.
• Conducts periodic market studies and analyses to build / enhance supplier base, manages information within vendor database and assists in supplier vetting/grading process.
• Negotiates and settles with suppliers regarding damage claims, rejections, losses, return of materials, over shipments, cancellations, and engineering changes.
• Negotiations, file preparation, reconciles invoicing, purchase order, receiving and accounting discrepancies and prepares files for closeout.
• Supports pricing for Business Development and Proposal activities, to include locating new vendors as required for the specific procurement effort.
• Provides due diligence / vetting activities for new and existing vendors.
• Other duties assigned as required.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of experience.
• 4 years of experience with procurement / buying.
• 2 years in a US Government purchasing environment.
• Experience in procurement supporting projects at various remote sites.
• Knowledge of FAR / DFAR.
• Must have moderate to advanced expertise in procurement systems such as Pentagon 2000, MAXIMO, Costpoint, or similar.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

• Moderate skill level working with Microsoft WORD & EXCEL.
• Excellent writing, organizational and communication skills, and ability to multi-task, set individual task by assigned priorities and work with minimal supervision.

JPATS LOGISTICS SERVICES (JLS)

www.jls-llc.com

JPATS Logistics Services, LLC. (JLS), provides Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) under the Contractor Operated and Maintained Base Supply (COMBS) services for the Joint Primary Aircraft Training System (JPATS) T-6A/B/D program (“T-6 Program”). Our company’s capabilities combine relevant experience in scope, magnitude, and complexity to accomplish superior CLS services to our customer. JLS offers proven industry best practices to provide the Government the most efficient and cost-effective solution to the JPATS COMBS requirements. JPATS Logistics Services, LLC is a wholly-owned subsidiary of IAP Worldwide Services, Inc.

JLS is an EOE, including disability/vets.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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