Purchasing Agent

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Grant Aviation is an Alaskan regional air carrier serving rural Alaska since 1971. With bases in Bethel, Emmonak, Dillingham, King Salmon, Cold Bay, Dutch Harbor, Kenai, and Anchorage, Grant Aviation provides scheduled air transport of passengers, cargo, and mail, as well as air ambulance and charter service. Grant Aviation employs approximately 360 people.

We believe that air travel isn't a luxury - it's a necessity - and we are committed to creating a safe, friendly, and reliable experience for all our customers.

Our company is built upon respect for our customers, employees, and communities, and we constantly work to improve our operations to ensure smooth travel and enjoyable experiences. We are professional, while staying true to our Alaskan roots and commitment to the personal touch.

POSITION: Purchasing Agent/Stores Clerk

This full-time position works as part of the Grant Aviation maintenance team to ensure that our fleet is safe and runs efficiently. The position performs purchasing, inventorying, and shipping and receiving functions. As a Purchasing Agent, you will work closely with the Maintenance Parts Manager and team to ensure coordination of parts and other materials in a safe and timely manner. This position is based in Anchorage, AK and may occasionally require travel to outlying bases.

Are you interested in:

• Purchasing and maintaining spares, stock, and tools for Company aircraft in a clean and orderly fashion and in accordance with Company procedures.
• Communicating via phone and email with sales and technical personnel of vendors in a pleasant and professional manner.
• Negotiating financially sound aircraft parts purchases
• Maintaining adequate records, as required by applicable regulations, to show the condition of spares, stock and tools.
• Coordinating with the Manager of Purchasing and Stores in maintaining proper stock levels.
• Cross-training for the position of Purchasing Agent, Stores Clerk, and Expeditor, and perform the duties of each position when needed.

You ideally possess:

• 2 years of purchasing experience
• Previous experience in an aviation parts and stores environment preferred
• Current Driver's License (Prefer applicants 25 years of age or older due to insurance requirements)
• Ability to pass a DOT background check with no criminal history or disqualifying offenses in the last ten years to acquire a SIDA badge
• Knowledgeable in utilizing computers to perform typical office tasks such as Microsoft Office, maintaining logs, inventories and purchasing records.
• Ability to read, write and speak fluent English.

• Ability to lift and/or move 70 pounds as well as stand and walk for long periods of time
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Your Perks:

• Medical, dental, and vision.
• Company-paid life insurance and AD&D.
• PTO and paid holidays.
• Flight benefits.
• 401(k) program.
• Employee assistance program.
• HSA for qualified plans.
• Voluntary life insurance and AD&D.
• Voluntary short- and long-term disability.
• Voluntary accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity.

Grant Aviation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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. Candidates seeking reasonable accommodation in the recruitment or employment processes should contact Human Resources at: humanresources@flygrant.com.

Candidates may be subject to pre-employment background checks and drug testing as a condition of employment.