Purchasing Assistant, Technical Operations at American Airlines Group

Purchasing Assistant, Technical Operations

This job is a member of the Technical Operations Team within Supply Chain. Responsible for ensuring the Supplier Management team has the required supplies, materials, support, etc., to complete required tasks.

What you'll do:

• Performs system updates (SCEPTRE, COUPA, Workbrain) for the processing of supplier related orders, invoicing, and team member PTO/Payroll.
• Interacts with American Airlines suppliers and supports the coordination of supplier meetings including security portal enrollment, calendar invites, and escorting to/from the venue.
• Issues, edits, and corrects purchase orders (PO), Repair Orders (RO), Form 3011s and Supplier Invoices
• Coordinates new hire onboarding, including ordering hardware/software required for the role.
• Perform order expediting functions as needed.
• Aids in the resolution of order discrepancies.
• Provides support and back-up for the Tech Ops Supplier Management Purchasing Assistant team.

All you'll need for success:

• Minimum Qualifications:
• Education & Prior Job Experience: High School Diploma or GED equivalency 1-2 years relevant office environment experience
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Education & Prior Job Experience: Experience in SCEPTRE, COUPA, & Workbrain Associate degree or 3 years relevant experience as an office manager or staff assistant
• Skills, Licenses & Certifications:
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office to include Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Ability to secure appropriate airport authority and/or US Customs security badges, if applicable
• Ability to fulfill FAA criminal background checks to qualify for unescorted access privileges to airport security identification display areas (SIDA), if applicable

What you'll get:

• Travel Perks: Ready to explore the world? You, your family and your friends can reach 365 destinations on more than 6,800 daily flights across our global network.
• Health Benefits: On day one, you'll have access to your health, dental, prescription and vision benefits to help you stay well. And that's just the start, we also offer virtual doctor visits, flexible spending accounts and more.
• Wellness Programs: We want you to be the best version of yourself that's why our wellness programs provide you with all the right tools, resources and support you need.
• 401(k) Program: Available upon hire and, depending on the workgroup, employer contributions to your 401(k) program are available after one year.
• Additional Benefits: Other great benefits include our Employee Assistance Program, pet insurance and discounts on hotels, cars, cruises and more

Feel free to be yourself at American. From the team members we hire to the customers we serve, inclusion and diversity are the foundation of the dynamic workforce at American Airlines. Our 20+ Employee Business Resource Groups are focused on connecting our team members to our customers, suppliers, communities and shareholders, helping team members reach their full potential and creating an inclusive work environment to meet and exceed the needs of our diverse world.