Materials Purchasing & Tooling Specialist - 2nd Shift, Contract

**This is a 2nd Shift position: Wednesday - Saturday, 4:00 PM - 2:30 AM** POSITION SUMMARY To provide accurate tooling/aircraft parts/materials in a safe and efficient manner, to the (EEJS) Repair Station floor personnel. To maintain the stock and inventory in the designated storage area. To purchase quality goods and services for EEJS, in compliance with Embraer cost controls, ethics, and purchasing standards. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Receives and responds to material order requisitions and purchase orders to provide and or / obtain information from vendors. Determines best supply source by analyzing: best price & delivery method via Internet and media. Identifies the most cost effective product or service, and economical/reliable inbound transportation method. Identifies new vendors in order to meet required and future needs of the company. Reviews with vendor: cost, quantity, quality, delivery deadline, and schedule of payment for materials and services. Enters and updates material requests and new vendors in Quantum. Obtains proper approval authorization for purchase requisition processing, and converts material requests to purchase orders upon approval. Ensures compliance of purchase order requirements as to price, quality, quantity, delivery deadlines and compliance with Embraer policies. Faxes confirmation purchase order to vendors. Monitors and updates purchase orders with any changes as necessary in database for processing by accounts payable. Communicates with vendors & transportation companies to ensure on-time shipment/delivery. Reports on status of critical shipments and interfaces with suppliers to expedite deliveries and resolve issues. Maintains accurate records of: approvals, items ordered, and items received. Coordinates return of defective or incorrect shipments. Locates alternative sources of supplies, materials and parts. Processes EMBRAER rotable inventory/on-site stock/core returns to support operational functions. Completes Warranty Claim forms for Maintenance Mgr.’s approval; submits approved claim forms to EJ Customer Support Dept. for processing. As designated by management, the Agent identifies, controls, segregates, and maintains all stock and tools to a serviceable or unserviceable category for the Hangar Floor and Stock Room. Arranges for safe and proper disposal of surplus materials. Preserves all articles or parts, while carried in the inventory, including parts that are subject to deterioration. Keeps stock room clean and neat. Follows appropriate Embraer safety precautions and HAZMAT protocols concerning the handling of the stock, tooling, or shipments. Provides indoctrination safety instructions to colleagues handling the shipments as necessary. Locates and selects material, supplies, tools, equipment, or other articles from stored stock and issues item to technicians. Issues items to production as needed and/or requested; delivers materials to appropriate shop area using forklifts,…