As a member of the Menzies Aviation GSE Administration team you will consult with operations and GSE organizations to determine equipment requirements. The administrator analyses the spanet and delivery conditions and utilizes appropriate negotiation and purchasing techniques to ensure quality, price, delivery, and service.

• Location: Seattle International Airport -SEA
• Schedule: Monday through Friday - NO weekends
• Work Hours: 8:00AM - 5:00PM
• Projected Pay Rate : $27hr

Key Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains Minimum Equipment Lists (MEL) for each station and contract in accordance with contract
  requirements, service level agreements, flight counts, financial efficiency, etc.
• Tracks and monitors efficient allocation of GSE assets across the network, and for reallocation as necessary from time to time as business conditions/contracts/MEL requirements change.
• Supports the procurement and allocation of all types of company owned and operated ground service equipment, from intent to purchase through delivery of commodity.
• Reviews new business proposals from a GSE perspective to determining and /or propose procurement methodology
  including new purchase, lease or redeployment of existing assets.
• Reviews and submits proposals for modifications to vendor or manufacturer.
• Prepares instructions regarding purchasing systems and procedures.
• Recruits and maintains suppliers that provide high quality products and services at a better price while maintaining the highest code of ethics and conduct.
• Reviews purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to company policy.
• Prepares and reviews contracts, bids, proposals, and vendor agreements for legal correctness, price, and acceptability of items to specifications.
• Negotiates with vendors for purchase and/or lease of equipment and/or machinery.
• Confers with customers and representatives of associated industries to evaluate and promote improved and expanded services in the area.
• Develops plans for efficient use of materials, machines, and employees.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Possess valid US drivers license with a clean driving record
• Pass pre-employment drug screen and all pre-employment testing
• Ability to proficiently read, write and speak English
• Must be comfortable lifting 35lbs repetitively.
• Must be comfortable working in all weather conditions.
• Pass FBI background and obtain US Customs Seal
• Must be available and flexible to work variable shifts including weekends and holidays.
• Graduation from college or 1 to 2 years of equivalent experience
• Excellent computer skills Word, Excel, Outlook; as well as comfortable around new platforms.

Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may regularly work in outside weather conditions. The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts, high voltages and high hydraulic/pneumatic pressures. The employee is also frequently exposed to very loud noise levels, fumes or airborne particles and hazardous substances, materials or waste. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with arms, climb or balance; and talk or hear. Other tasks include digging and shoveling, such as snow removal around equipment and office. Employee may also engage in debris removal which involves lifting, bending, and stooping. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 35 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 70 pounds.