Junior Purchaser

We’re all about the craft.

KF Aerospace is proud to deliver innovative aircraft solutions for corporate, commercial, and military customers worldwide. Launched 50 years ago out of Canada’s Okanagan Valley, KF has grown to specialize in a wide range of aviation services including maintenance and modifications, air cargo operations, military pilot training and aircraft leasing. With facilities across Canada, KF is home to a 1,000 strong, highly skilled workforce. Our passion for our craft fuels every project we touch.

JOB OVERVIEW

The Junior Purchaser position reports to the Procurement and Repairs Supervisor and is responsible for the execution of defined processes and delivery of a high level of customer service in the procurement of goods and services in support of the KF Fleet, MRO Customers and the Convair Program. Duties of this role requires independent decision making, non-standard problem solving and trouble shooting.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Junior Purchaser position is responsible for the following key areas:

Sourcing of Parts, Material, Tooling & Services

Sourcing and procuring required goods and services to fulfill customer and company requirements, for all bases, in a cost effective and timely manner by:

• Sourcing and procurement of parts, material, tooling and services for Heavy Maintenance and Major projects, ensuring the timely processing and release of PO’s to meet expected timelines
• Collecting and confirming appropriate documentation and updating systems for customer visibility
• Providing recommendations and seeking approvals for alternative approved parts, material or tooling to meet customer timelines
• Adhering to the customer financial approval limits and cooperatively resolving any issues arising in this area, when approval limits are exceeded
• Ensuring that stock replenishment PO’s are effectively sourced and released in a timely manner, for all facilities
• Working closely with the SC Inventory Analyst to alert of any price increases, stock outages or replacement parts
• Effectively processing part exchanges, warranty claims and vendor rejections
• Monitoring status reports to ensure all parts are purchased and delivered, within the required dock dates, for maintenance projects
• Expediting and updating PO’s, with confirmed delivery dates and air waybill numbers, supporting enhanced receiving processes
• Conducting market research and ensuring market intelligence is utilized to offer options to customers
• Maintaining the status of company vendor codes
• Answering non-standard requests using advanced searching and problem-solving techniques and possessing a thorough understanding of internal systems
• Communicating/collaborating effectively with all bases and departments
• Utilizing the IPC manual (Illustrated Parts Catalogue) to verify parts requirements
• Utilizing proper search methods for researching parts availability within the KF warehousing system

Documentation and Administration

Understanding company documentation and system processing requirements, to include:

• Monitoring Purchasing Status Reports (PowerBi) to ensure the effective processing and receiving of parts, material and tooling, while ensuring delegated Financial limits are adhered to
• Familiarity with KF Policy & Procedures manuals (ie: Supply Chain Process Manual, Employee Policy Manual, Corporate DOA) and adhering to the contents contained within

Customer Service

Providing a consistently high level of customer service by:

• Ensuring proactive follow-up within 48 hours (non AOG) to customers
• Collaborating with internal and external customers to meet customer requirements
• Exercising collaborative decision-making and resolution of issues with key areas
• Maintaining a positive and professional attitude, in all situations
• Making recommendations and generating alternatives to improve customer service along with challenging the status quo
• Instilling a sense of personal ownership and accountability in interpersonal interactions with other employees, customers and suppliers

Vendor Interaction

Cultivating effective working relationships with Suppliers by:

• Having a working knowledge of approved vendors and understanding their core product line
• Optimizing choices of Supplier in terms of price, timing of delivery and consolidation of orders. Awareness of any strategic rebate programs is required
• Acting as a liaison between Suppliers and other bases, as required
• Cultivating industry contacts with a goal of developing outstanding customer service

Other Duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12 graduate

• Experience in purchasing is an asset
• Working knowledge of aircraft supported by KF Aerospace an asset
• Proactive problem solving and advanced trouble shooting skills
• Proven verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills. Demonstrated active listening skills
• Planning, organizing, multitasking skills and attention to detail are required
• Strong customer focus
• Hold or be working towards a Purchasing accreditation, an asset
• Advanced computer skills in MS Office programs, specifically Excel
• Able to work productively in a fast-paced environment and independently as required

BENEFITS

Full-Time staff benefits include (but are not limited to):

• Health and Dental
• Short & Long-Term Disability
• Health Spending Account
• Paid vacation and Personal time off
• The opportunity to bank overtime
• Pension matching plan and voluntary RRSP
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Free financial advice
• A bonus program based on organizational performance