Purchasing Officer - Calgary, Alberta (YYC)

Central Mountain Air is proudly emerging as one of Canada’s leading regional airlines. As we continue to expand, we are excited to invite an experienced Purchasing Officer to join our dynamic team based out of Calgary, Alberta. Join us and be a part of a dedicated group committed to excellence in aviation. In this role, you will be entrusted with the responsibility of providing the highest level of customer service during the procurement of goods and services and expediting of Parts and Materials. This position reports directly to the Senior Supply Chain Manager. Job Responsibilities Sourcing and Purchasing of Materials, Parts, and Services Sourcing and procuring required goods and services to fulfill customer and company requirements for all bases in a cost effective and timely manner IAW the Corporate Delegation of Authority: Possess a solid working knowledge of aviation parts and materials, and comprehension of the differences between Rotables and Consumables. Ensure all Purchase Demands are signed off by the appropriate Budget Owner within the guidelines of the Delegation of Authority document. Gather appropriate documentation and updating systems for customer visibility and following the SCM procedures. Develop a working knowledge of Vendors, Customers, and individual purchase order approval limits through either the Delegation of Authority document or Customer contract limits. Communicate and collaborate effectively with all bases and cross-functional departments. Answer non-standard requests using advanced searching techniques, problem-solving and a thorough understanding of our systems. Conduct market research and ensure market intelligence is utilized fully to offer supply chain strategies and best practices to our customers. Create Parts and Material Purchase Orders and Expense Purchase Orders. Research parts in the IPC manual (Illustrated Parts Catalogue), supporting documents such as Structural Manuals, Wiring Diagrams, and parts drawings. Ensure all parts and materials purchased fall within the necessary regulatory requirements for proper documentation and certification. Apply proper search methods in researching parts availability and procurement history within the applicable WinAir ERP (Enterprise Resource Program). Order stock for replenishment requirements for all Bases when required and to ensure all Stock Replenishment orders are placed and received in a timely manner. Assist the Senior Manager Supply Chain to ensure all Vendor Pricing agreements are adhered to by the Vendors. Assist the Procurement Group in researching and sourcing of materials to support the purchase of parts and materials for Major Aircraft Projects. Assist with Purchase Order discrepancies, rejections, and warranty claims. Expediting Cultivating effective working relationships with Vendors by: Possess a working knowledge of all approved vendors and building a rapport with them to assist in the timely expediting of all parts and materials ordered. Ensure all Waybill numbers are added to purchase orders in a timely manner. Proactively work with vendors to prevent delays in the delivery of goods to our internal and external customers through written and verbal communication. Liaising with all areas of the business to ensure purchase order details are provided to all customers in a timely manner to assist in the planning of the production schedule. Provide feedback to the Procurement Lead with regards to the on-time performance level of all Vendors. Act as a liaison between Suppliers and other bases, as required as well as cultivating industry contacts and sharing with the Procurement Group to assist in customer service. Documentation and Administration Possess a solid understanding of company paper flow, systems and requirements of other cross- functional departments and the ability to collaborate as required with a high degree of accuracy, including: The timely processing and submission of Purchase Orders from the WinAir system. Upda…

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