Coordinator, Purchasing III

About Us: AAR Corp. (NYSE: AIR) is a global aerospace and defense aftermarket solutions company that employs more than 6,000 people across over 60 sites in over 20 countries. Headquartered in the Chicago, Illinois area, AAR supports commercial and government customers in more than 100 countries through four operating segments: Parts Supply, Integrated Solutions, Repair and Engineering and Expeditionary Services. AAR’s purpose is to empower people to build innovative aerospace solutions today so you can safely reach your destination tomorrow. The company’s mission is to go above and beyond to provide value-driven aerospace aftermarket solutions to meet the evolving needs of our customers worldwide. AAR constantly searches for the right thing to do for its customers, employees, partners and for society. Coordinator, Purchasing III - 18903 Description Performs a variety of purchasing duties. Maintains records and files with pertinent purchasing information. Compiles, records, and tracks purchasing data, activities, and pricing. Checks deliveries of materials ordered, and shipments received. Within prescribed limits, takes actions to ensure on-time delivery of materials. Coordinates returns of rejected or unsuitable orders. Responds to requests for purchasing data and status of material activities. § Knows and understands company and department policies and safety procedures. § Works with vendors to obtain products or service information such as pricing, availability, and delivery schedules. § Prints reports to know what parts to purchase. § Locates parts with acceptable tracing, pricing, and lead times. § Prepares purchase orders (PO) and bid requests. § Sets up vendors for purchases. § Works with vendors to determine order statuses. § Interfaces with all departments to resolve problems and issues with purchased items. § Runs a purchase order status report, weekly. §Other duties as assigned Qualifications § Read, write, and understand English fluently. § Ability to learn and understand and communicate effectively in writing and verbally. § High school and two years of office/clerical related education and experience. § Associate of Arts degree in a related discipline and one year of related technician education/experience. § High school and 2 years of related production/maintenance education/experience with certification in assigned area preferred. Job : Purchasing Primary Location : United States-Arkansas-Hot Springs-Triumph Airborne Structures Schedule : Full-time Overtime Status : Non-exempt We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

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