ALI - Purchasing Agent III

Yulista Solutions LLC Regular BUYER II/III Company: Yulista Solutions, LLC Department: Supply Chain / Procurement Reports To: Purchasing Manager or Designee FLSA Status: Exempt Position Type: Full-Time Job Level: Buyer II/III – Intermediate/Senior Buyer POSITION SUMMARY The Buyer II/III is an intermediate-to-senior procurement professional responsible for performing and administering a broad range of purchasing activities in support of company programs and customer requirements. The position manages procurement actions across the full purchasing spectrum, ranging from micro-purchases, purchase card transactions, routine commercial purchases, and low-dollar requirements to large-dollar, technically complex, critical, and/or higher-risk acquisitions . The Buyer II/III performs the procurement lifecycle, including requisition review, acquisition planning, market research, supplier sourcing, solicitation, proposal evaluation, price analysis, negotiation, purchase order placement, supplier management, administration, delivery coordination, invoice resolution, and closeout. The position exercises judgment commensurate with the complexity, dollar value, risk, and contractual requirements of each procurement. More complex, sensitive, or higher-risk procurement actions may require additional review or approval by the Purchasing Manager or other authorized management. The Buyer II/III may procure aircraft parts and components, maintenance and repair services, engineering and technical services, calibration and testing, tooling and equipment, logistics and transportation services, training, commercial products and services, and other materials and services required to support company and customer operations. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Purchasing and Procurement Manage assigned procurement actions from receipt of an approved purchase requisition through award, administration, delivery, invoice resolution, and closeout. Process procurement requirements ranging from micro-purchases and routine purchases to large-dollar and complex acquisitions. Utilize appropriate purchasing methods based upon dollar value, complexity, urgency, competition, availability, contractual requirements, and company procurement procedures. Review purchase requisitions, Statements of Work (SOWs), specifications, drawings, bills of material, and other technical documentation for completeness and procurement readiness. Conduct market research and identify qualified suppliers using approved vendor sources, OEMs, authorized distributors, manufacturers, repair facilities, historical procurement information, industry resources, and other appropriate sources. Develop and issue Requests for Quote (RFQs), Requests for Proposal (RFPs), Requests for Information (RFIs), and other solicitation documents as appropriate. Obtain and evaluate supplier quotations and proposals for price, delivery, technical compliance, quality requirements, commercial terms, and overall responsiveness. Prepare, issue, administer, modify, and close purchase orders and other authorized procurement instruments within assigned purchasing authority. Perform purchase card and micro-purchase transactions when appropriate and in accordance with company policies and established purchasing controls. Support urgent, mission-critical, and Aircraft on Ground (AOG) requirements while maintaining required procurement documentation and approvals. Competition and Source Selection Promote competition to the maximum practical extent consistent with company procedures, contractual requirements, schedule, and market conditions. Solicit qualified suppliers and document competition obtained. Evaluate quotations and proposals based on applicable procurement criteria, including price, technical compliance, delivery, quality, past performance, supplier capability, risk, and other solicitation requirements. Support Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA), Best Value, and other source-selection methodologies when applicable. …

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