Job Summary:
Reporting to the Manager, Strategic Procurement and Supply Chain Optimization, the Coordinator, Procurement will ensure an uninterrupted flow of aircraft parts & tools to the operation.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Accurately process all purchase, repair, exchange, and loan orders to ensure an uninterrupted flow of aircraft parts to the operation, ensuring that vendors meet the agreed turnaround time
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Source and negotiate the most cost-effective options to support Porter’s Technical Operations, ensuring that all materials procured meet company and regulatory bodies standards for quality
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Coordinate Line Maintenance, AOG, and Heavy Maintenance requirements and communicate among the various teams involved to ensure that parts are sourced accurately and in a timely manner
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Monitor Purchasing Inbox for part requests, and order as required
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Disposition of unserviceable parts as scrap, repair or replacement
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Collaborate with Stores to process Material Return Authorizations for parts that are quarantined/snagged
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Assist with maintenance and updating of “AOG Contact” list
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Maintain proper documentation as required by the pooling program
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Create sales and rental orders to assist other operators who are AOG for part requirements
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Must possess strong problem-solving skills and be able to work independently under little supervision while handling multiple time-sensitive requests
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Review vendor competencies and ensure that procured parts have required certifications
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Maintain records and files according to the company’s policy, including vendor audit forms
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Proactively work on clarifications and discrepancies with all stakeholders as they occur
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Actively participate in Porter’s Safety Management System (SMS) including, reporting hazards and incidents encountered in daily operations; understand, comply and promote the Company Safety Policy
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Other duties as assigned
Behavioural Competencies:
Concern for Safety: Identifying hazardous or potentially hazardous situations and taking appropriate action to maintain a safe environment for self and others.
Teamwork: Working collaboratively with others to achieve organizational goals.
Passenger/Customer Service: Providing service excellence to internal and/or external customers (passengers).
Initiative: Dealing with situations and issues proactively and persistently, seizing opportunities that arise.
Results Focus: Focusing efforts on achieving high quality results consistent with the organization’s standards.
Fostering Communication: Listening and communicating openly, honestly, and respectfully with different audiences, promoting dialogue and building consensus.
Qualifications:
- Post-secondary education in a relevant field preferred
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Previous experience in aviation procurement required
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Previous AOG procurement experience required
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Previous experience with AMOS and RAAS an asset
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Strong organizational skills with demonstrated ability to meet deadlines
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Superior written and verbal communications skills, coupled with highly developed interpersonal skills
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Effective analytical and presentation skills
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High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Company Description:
Since 2006, Porter Airlines has been elevating the experience of economy air travel for every passenger, providing genuine hospitality with style, care and charm. Porter’s fleet of Embraer E195-E2 and De Havilland Dash 8-400 aircraft serves North America, including a coast-to-coast domestic Canadian network, the U.S., Mexico, the Caribbean and Central America. Headquartered in Toronto, Porter is an Official 4 Star Airline® in the World Airline Star Rating®. Visit www.flyporter.com or follow @porterairlines on Instagram, Facebook and X.
