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Position Summary

Reporting to the Supervisor of AOG Sourcing, the Associate AOG Sourcing Specialist is part of the twenty-four (24) hours, seven (7) days a week Material Management team responsible for the FAA compliant procurement, management, and delivery of aircraft materials, parts, equipment, and supplies. The Associate AOG Sourcing Specialist will process purchase orders for Aircraft and Engine parts in support of Hawaiians fleet requirements; including but not limited to: AOGs, DMIs, Scheduled Maintenance events, Engineering Orders, fleet services etc. The Associate AOG Sourcing Specialist will solicit and evaluate proposals for the requested commodities and may be required to negotiate pricing for goods and services to ensure purchases drive the most cost competitive value in accordance with company compliance policies and procedures.

This position has an estimated duration of 24-36 months.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and manage purchase, loan, and exchange orders for Aircraft and Engine parts in support of Hawaiians fleet requirements; including but not limited to: AOG(s), DMI(s), Scheduled Maintenance Events, Engineering Orders, etc.
• Management of internal and external parts shipping to ensure supplier and delivery commitments are met.
• Maintain detailed records to include all pertinent information for order, requisition, and part records.
• Act as AOG subject matter expert in recurring cross-functional staff meetings. Communicate updates through reports with various departments and work as the point of contact between cross functional departments.
• In collaboration with maintenance and engineering, evaluate and select suppliers based on price, quality, service and customer support, availability, and reliability.
• Ensure parts are expedited with suppliers against required critical orders to ensure AOG and Work Stoppage orders are delivered on time.
• Monitor supplier performance to ensure order delivery dates are met, and order and invoice discrepancies are minimized.
• Responsible to effectively manage several commodity categories, as assigned.
• Support department to achieve annual corporate, Tech Ops, and Supply Chain priorities.
• Negotiate cost reductions based on quote analysis and benchmarking.
• Utilize Hawaiian Airlines ERP system, e-Commerce, and web-based order entry systems to manage order processing and extract/analyze data.
• Prepare reports and review summary invoices for accuracy to correct discrepancies and ensure payment terms are met.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Associates Degree or an equivalent combination of education and related working experience
• 1-2 years of related working experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Ability to learn new systems
• Excellent communication skills, interpersonal skills, self directing, and meticulous attention to detail
• Strong process analysis and continuous improvement skills
• Capability to understand technical documents, work with cross-functional teams and make recommendations based on data and analysis
• Strong sense of financial responsibility and high ethical standards
• Ability to handle multiple time sensitive tasks, projects, and priorities at the same time and meet deadlines in a dynamic, fast paced operational environment.
• Willingness to work flexible schedules including but not limited to after hours, weekends, and/or holidays

• Bachelors degree
• 1 year of experience in Supply Chain Management
• Experience using business/ERP/MRP systems
• Previous Airline and or MRO procurement experience
• Knowledge of accounting, finance, and AP/AR functions
• Knowledge of Purchasing, Inventory Control, and Materials management processes.
• Green Belt in Lean or Six Sigma
• Proven change agent to work in highly complex and stressful environments
• Strong negotiation skills
• Knowledge of procurement of goods and services and working with suppliers/vendors

**Hawaiian Airlines is regulated by the Department of Transportation (DOT - regulation, 49 CFR part 40) and all applicants are advised that post-offer and/or pre-employment drug testing will be conducted to determine the presence of Marijuana, Cocaine, Opioids, PCP (Phencyclidine), and Amphetamine prior to any offer of employment or transfer into a safety-sensitive position. Failure to submit to testing or positive indications of drug use will render the applicant ineligible for employment with Hawaiian Airlines and any employment offer will be withdrawn.

*** In addition to routine employment eligibility verification, U.S.-based airlines must gather information to validate country of citizenship and country of birth. Upon hire, you must provide documentation proving your current country citizenship and birthplace.

****Must be legally authorized to work in the United States, for any employer, without sponsorship. Hawaiian Airlines will not sponsor applicants for nonimmigrant or immigrant employment visas or status for this position.

At Hawaiian Airlines, we are dedicated to offering a comprehensive total rewards package that aims to attract, engage, and retain the finest talent in the industry. Our rewards structure is thoughtfully designed to include a competitive base salary coupled with variable compensation opportunities. This balanced approach ensures a fulfilling and lucrative work environment, aligning individual achievements with the broader organizational success. ​

Please note that the provided salary information serves as a general guideline. Our salary is determined by a candidate's experience and qualifications as well as market and business considerations. The expected pay range is $58,400 - $76,700.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or(c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60 - 1.35(c)