Procurement Specialist

Procurement Specialist

Our more than 50 years of success is the result of our employees who have dedicated themselves to providing unmatched quality, service, and safety in aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul. Being a part of ATS offers an opportunity to build meaningful partnerships, innovate new ideas, do the right thing, and make our company a great place to work! Your work matters and so do you at ATS, we reward your contributions with a well-rounded compensation package designed to support you today and help you plan for tomorrow.

Summary : Under general supervision, the Procurement Specialist is responsible for the procurement of assigned commodities and services required to support ATS' business goals. Researches and analyzes supply chain opportunities to obtain the lowest total cost of inventory ownership.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities :

• Performs purchasing duties to plan and procure supplies, materials, equipment, and services.
• Develops RFIs, RFPs, RFQs and sends to perspective suppliers. Manages supplier responses to these documents and takes appropriate action.
• Works in conjunction with the entire supply chain department to analyze, recommend, coordinate, and execute purchases which support ATS business goals.
• Executes purchases for critical goods or services using standard format for contracts and purchase orders.
• Plans, evaluates, and procures goods, raw materials, and chemicals to maintain adequate inventory levels to increase production efficiencies and on time completions.
• Analyzes planned inventory levels for assigned items. Makes recommendations and changes to levels as appropriate to support current business trends to maximize supply chain direct margin.
• Coordinates the fabrication, heat treat, and material process requirements in accordance with FAA and OEM directives.
• Provides order updates to production, internal planning, and overhead department leadership.
• Expedites purchase orders as required to support ATS customers (internal and external).
• Works directly with customers as a focal point for material status to keep production on track.
• Resolves issues pertaining to purchase orders : receiving, invoicing discrepancies, and timely closure of purchase orders.
• Frequently communicates with suppliers to build and maintain positive, long-term supplier relationships to ensure competitive pricing, quality, and delivery targets are met.
• Oversees suppliers for adherence to contracts on LTA and consignment inventory.
• Interfaces with ATS team members at many levels, up to and including middle management.
• Assists in training and mentoring of purchasing staff.
• Regular and prompt attendance.
• Effective and appropriate conduct with co-workers.

Other Duties :

Education And Experience :

Physical Effort And Dexterity : While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to sit, stand, and walk; use their hands and arms; and talk or hear; and focus on objects close up. The employee may also be required to lift and / or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and / or move up to 25 pounds.

Compensation : The full base pay range for this position is $24.00 $43.00 hourly, not including bonuses or benefits. Your pay will be based on your experience, skills, and education, as well as internal equity to ensure fairness across the team. Candidates closer to the lower end of the range are typically building their expertise, while those at the higher end bring significant experience and specialized knowledge. This position is also eligible for an annual performance bonus.

EEO Employer Statement : ATS is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, and prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic or status protected by federal, state, or local laws. ATS is also committed to protecting its applicants for employment and independent contractors from unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Provisions in applicable laws providing for bona fide occupational qualifications or business necessity will be adhered to where appropriate. As part of our equal employment opportunity policy, ATS will also take affirmative action as called for by applicable laws and Executive Orders to ensure that minority group individuals, females, Armed Forces veterans and qualified disabled persons are introduced into our workforce and considered for promotional opportunities.