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Who YOU are and what You can become:

Are you an organized, detail-oriented professional who understands that effective purchasing is essential to keeping projects on schedule and operations running smoothly? As a Purchasing professional, you’ll support the procurement of materials, supplies, parts, services, and special tools by obtaining bids, processing requisitions, preparing purchase orders and RFQs, and evaluating supplier quotations in accordance with company guidelines. From coordinating with vendors and transportation providers to tracking deliveries, resolving shortages or discrepancies, interpreting customer contracts, and communicating order status with internal teams, you’ll play a key role in ensuring timely and accurate procurement activities. If you’re ready to bring strong organization, communication, analytical, mathematical, and negotiation skills to a fast-paced environment while utilizing systems such as Microsoft Office, SAP, and other procurement tools, this opportunity offers the chance to contribute directly to successful project and operational outcomes.

Who WE are and where WE are going:

ST Engineering Aerospace is located in Pensacola, FL, at the Pensacola International Airport. We are a renowned provider of aircraft maintenance and modification (AMM) services for commercial airlines and air freight operators. We meet our customers' requirements by providing a full spectrum of high-quality, reliable, and timely AMM and engineering solutions. We have the know-how and experience to comprehensively manage complex projects, ensuring our customers' aircraft operate safely and efficiently. 

What YOU will do:  

Reports to the Purchasing Manager. Under direction of the Purchasing Manager, performs entry level duties such as obtaining bids and facilitating the purchase of materials, supplies, and parts within company guidelines. Responsible for source selection and procurement functions directly associated with project related procurement. This position is responsible for timely order placement and materials delivery scheduling to ensure successful operations.

In This Role YOU will: 

• Under supervision, initiates purchase orders and amendments for parts, services and/or special tools.
• Assures timely execution of product and services sourcing activities.
• Processes WFG requisitions.
• Understands and correctly interprets customer contracts and airworthiness agreements.
• Composes and edits bid specifications.
• Compose RFQ’s.
• Summarizes and evaluates quotations submitted by suppliers.
• Contacts vendors regarding shortages, overages, breakages, etc.
• Solicits bids by telephone, internet, FAX and then compares and analyzes price quotations.
• Interfaces with program personnel to provide latest status on outstanding requisitions and purchase orders.
• Contacts vendors (freight forwarders, brokers, and other transportation companies) to obtain shipping status on delivery schedules.
• Consults with the production staff as needed regarding purchase orders, requisitions, and confirmation of orders.
• Assists with various purchasing procedures, inventories, accounts, and proposals.
• Performs other related work as required (ie., on call week via rotation schedule)

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

Solid mathematical skills. Ability to analyze technical data from suppliers’ proposals. Excellent organizational and negotiation skills. Required proficiency in various software programs including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Access), SAP, and current procurement systems.

Climate controlled office / classroom environment but not limited to this environment. 

SUPERVISION:

The incumbent normally performs the duty assignment at his or her discretion. However, limits of authority are set by supervision and company policies. Total end results determine effectiveness of job performance.

INTERPERSONAL ENVIORNMENT:

A strong level of interpersonal skills is required to maintain an effective relationship among employees, various departments, management and the public.

PHYSICAL ENVIORNMENT:

Essen Essential responsibilities are performed in a climate-controlled office but not limited to the office. Must be able to handle fast-paced work environment and pressures associated with stretch targets and short deadlines. Ability to multi-task, maintaining multiple projects, targets, deadlines simultaneously. Working hours may include extended workdays. Most responsibilities are performed in a climate-controlled office but not limited to the office.  Must be able to cope with stress due to the pressures of accomplishing set goals, meeting short deadlines, maintaining numerous projects simultaneously, employee confrontations and long work hours.

What YOU Need:

• 2 years of academic studies at the college level, preferably in Supply Chain, Procurement, Business or Communications, or equivalent purchasing experience.
• At least 1 year of procurement-related work experience (exposure to purchasing or requisition processing and/or experience in aviation/military related procurement
• Excellent computer skills (MS Office), written and verbal communications skills required.
• SAP or other ERP systems experience a plus.

YOU get more than Just compensation with US:  
As part of the ST Engineering family, you will be treated like family. We offer a great range of benefits that our employees value and help make ST Engineering the best place to learn and work. Our benefits reflect our commitment to attract, engage and retain the most talented people and offer a diverse selection of benefits to suit you and your family.

Some of the benefits we offer are listed below:

• Medical Benefits
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• 401k with Employer match
• PTO
• Company provided uniforms
• 6 Nationally recognized holidays
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Company sponsored events throughout the year

Background and Drug Screening Requirements-

As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and secure workplace, successful completion of a background check and drug screening is a mandatory condition for employment. All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory results from these screenings.

Equal Opportunity -

It takes diverse talent to solve real-world problems. ST Engineering is committed to building a workplace community where inclusion is valued, and everyone feels welcomed. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. So, bring us your personal experience, your perspectives, and your background. It’s through our differences that innovative changes are made.

 Reasonable Accommodations –

ST Engineering is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in the employment application process. To request an accommodation, please contact our Talent Strategies team at 1-571-771-0101, or by email at stena.careers@stengg.us.