Purchasing Agent
Req #458
Albany, NY, USA
Job Description
Posted Monday, May 26, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Who Are We?
Whether you're building your time in the sky or your career on the ground, we hope to be your next destination. CommuteAir is striving to be the regional airline that our passengers and employees are looking for. Our role in your career as a regional airline is an important one that we take seriously. Community, mentorship, training, and growth are all part of our DNA - we want to make your vision of a successful career in the aviation industry a reality.
Where Are We Going?
We are a dedicated United Airlines partner operating over 1,600 weekly flights, connecting people and their communities to the world via United's Global Network. With corporate headquarters in Cleveland, Ohio, we operate a large fleet of Embraer 145 XR aircraft from two hubs in Houston and Washington Dulles, along with maintenance bases in Houston, Albany, NY, and Lincoln, NE. We've grown significantly over the past 35 years and know that you will too.
Together We Soar
Your success is our success. Our diverse team is here to provide you with the tools you need to succeed. By adopting a data-driven approach, we're innovating the traditional path to mainline by raising the bar and setting the standard for employee training and development. We offer our team comprehensive benefits, competitive pay, internal advancement programs, and personal access to flight benefits on the Star Alliance network for yourself and your family.
Commitment to Inclusion
CommuteAir is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.
What the position is:
Purchasing Agents at CommuteAir are responsible for the overall operation of Purchasing functions. They are accountable for the Safety Management System (SMS) responsibilities described in the Company's SMS Manual and Title 14 CFR Part 5.23. The Purchasing agent has the authority to issue and rescind part PO's / RO's, modify inventory processes and procedures, and request new supply /part vendors for Company use.
Essential functions:
Ensure that purchasing practices, pricing, material quality, and delivery schedules meet Company requirements and are consistently reviewed for cost criteria and savings opportunities
Negotiate, review and implement vendor agreements associated with material requirements necessary to maintain the Companies aircraft fleet
Establish and oversee customs broker activities for the clearing of maintenance shipments in and out of the United States
Oversee the purchasing, expediting, routing, and communications relating to AOG and critical parts
Maintain working knowledge of fleet changes and modifications as they relate to materials requirements necessary to accomplish fleet objectives
Monitor aircraft parts requirements to ensure aircraft schedules are not delayed due to parts shortages
Assist in establishing expense parameters for budget purposes and selected accounts for accuracy and variances
Develop procedures and coordinate Purchasing support between Maintenance and Finance departments
Attend Maintenance Meetings involving interdepartmental coordination, procedures, and/or materials planning use
Ensure departmental compliance regarding FAA regulations, hazardous materials documentation, and Company policies, and procedures
Maintain an awareness of economic and industry challenges that may impact the availability of materials needed to support the aircraft fleet, and provide strategic recommendations to the Manager of Purchasing
Ensure that the Manager of Purchasing is briefed fully regarding non-routine problems.
Perform all other duties as assigned by the Manager of Purchasing.
General requirements & qualifications:
Experience working with vendor contracts. Preferably experience negotiating, interpreting and managing contracts related to parts and maintenance services.
Thorough working knowledge of Strategic Sourcing and Materials related systems.
No history of violations or issues with the FAA, vendors or related authorities.
Experience in staff hiring and management, utilizing performance management tools to achieve high results and growth, outstanding management skills with the ability to recognize organizational achievers and reward and promote accordingly.
Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills and the ability to relate to people throughout the organization.
Outstanding contract negotiation
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Job Details
Job Family
Maintenance Materials
Pay Type
Hourly
Hiring Rate
20 USD
Req #458
Albany, NY, USA
Job Description
Posted Monday, May 26, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Who Are We?
Whether you're building your time in the sky or your career on the ground, we hope to be your next destination. CommuteAir is striving to be the regional airline that our passengers and employees are looking for. Our role in your career as a regional airline is an important one that we take seriously. Community, mentorship, training, and growth are all part of our DNA - we want to make your vision of a successful career in the aviation industry a reality.
Where Are We Going?
We are a dedicated United Airlines partner operating over 1,600 weekly flights, connecting people and their communities to the world via United's Global Network. With corporate headquarters in Cleveland, Ohio, we operate a large fleet of Embraer 145 XR aircraft from two hubs in Houston and Washington Dulles, along with maintenance bases in Houston, Albany, NY, and Lincoln, NE. We've grown significantly over the past 35 years and know that you will too.
Together We Soar
Your success is our success. Our diverse team is here to provide you with the tools you need to succeed. By adopting a data-driven approach, we're innovating the traditional path to mainline by raising the bar and setting the standard for employee training and development. We offer our team comprehensive benefits, competitive pay, internal advancement programs, and personal access to flight benefits on the Star Alliance network for yourself and your family.
Commitment to Inclusion
CommuteAir is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.
What the position is:
Purchasing Agents at CommuteAir are responsible for the overall operation of Purchasing functions. They are accountable for the Safety Management System (SMS) responsibilities described in the Company's SMS Manual and Title 14 CFR Part 5.23. The Purchasing agent has the authority to issue and rescind part PO's / RO's, modify inventory processes and procedures, and request new supply /part vendors for Company use.
Essential functions:
Ensure that purchasing practices, pricing, material quality, and delivery schedules meet Company requirements and are consistently reviewed for cost criteria and savings opportunities
Negotiate, review and implement vendor agreements associated with material requirements necessary to maintain the Companies aircraft fleet
Establish and oversee customs broker activities for the clearing of maintenance shipments in and out of the United States
Oversee the purchasing, expediting, routing, and communications relating to AOG and critical parts
Maintain working knowledge of fleet changes and modifications as they relate to materials requirements necessary to accomplish fleet objectives
Monitor aircraft parts requirements to ensure aircraft schedules are not delayed due to parts shortages
Assist in establishing expense parameters for budget purposes and selected accounts for accuracy and variances
Develop procedures and coordinate Purchasing support between Maintenance and Finance departments
Attend Maintenance Meetings involving interdepartmental coordination, procedures, and/or materials planning use
Ensure departmental compliance regarding FAA regulations, hazardous materials documentation, and Company policies, and procedures
Maintain an awareness of economic and industry challenges that may impact the availability of materials needed to support the aircraft fleet, and provide strategic recommendations to the Manager of Purchasing
Ensure that the Manager of Purchasing is briefed fully regarding non-routine problems.
Perform all other duties as assigned by the Manager of Purchasing.
General requirements & qualifications:
Experience working with vendor contracts. Preferably experience negotiating, interpreting and managing contracts related to parts and maintenance services.
Thorough working knowledge of Strategic Sourcing and Materials related systems.
No history of violations or issues with the FAA, vendors or related authorities.
Experience in staff hiring and management, utilizing performance management tools to achieve high results and growth, outstanding management skills with the ability to recognize organizational achievers and reward and promote accordingly.
Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills and the ability to relate to people throughout the organization.
Outstanding contract negotiation
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Job Details
Job Family
Maintenance Materials
Pay Type
Hourly
Hiring Rate
20 USD
Job ID: 479314167
Originally Posted on: 6/1/2025
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