Buyer

Build an Aviation Career You're Proud Of

Your work ties us all together, helping our teams function and operate. Experience opportunities to learn and be a part of an organization that has your back. And with competitive compensation and total rewards, you'll also enjoy our great perks.

Work with the latest technologies and techniques in the aviation industry to source materials, manage inventory, and coordinate logistics. You'll ensure we have what we need to service our customers.

As a Buyer, you'll be responsible for purchasing a variety of equipment, supplies and services utilizing computerized systems.

What you'll do:

Purchase goods, materials, components or services in line with specified cost, quality and delivery targets which includes both consumables and expendables

Review and prepare customer quotations as submitted by technicians for Supply Chain Manager

Work closely with Supply Chain Manager and Planner to create a schedule which will allow for efficiency within production by aligning with the daily schedule of the stock room

Prioritize daily responsibilities for stock room clerks in conjunction with parts arrival dates and estimated work order completion dates

Support the purchasing function and other relevant departments and communicate any supply problems which may impact on business operations

Act as an interface between suppliers and other relevant departments on supply

Monitor and advise on any issues which present risk or opportunity to the organization

Provide analysis on costs, new and existing and review cost reduction activities

Prepare reports and updates as and when required

Work closely with others in the procurement function and review opportunities for continuous improvement and business improvements

Improve prices and terms of business with suppliers and review opportunities to make business savings utilizing negotiation and procurement best practice tools and methods

Prepare and raise purchase orders

Build, maintain and manage supplier relationships and keep up good communications

Ensure that a professional and consistent approach is taken in relation to all supplier relationships

Ensure compliance to company guidelines, purchasing policies and procedures

Conduct research for new suppliers

Compile data relating to supplier performance to enable evaluation

Assess and evaluate suppliers and contribute to performance reviews to ensure contract compliance

Contact suppliers to resolve price, quality, delivery or invoice issues

Position Requirements

High School Diploma or GED

Previous experience of working in a purchasing team preferably within a manufacturing environment

Good knowledge of purchasing, negotiation, commercial understanding and cost breakdown

Experience of working closely with suppliers

Able to add value, reduce costs and input to business improvements

Computer literate, Excel Skills (Basic: VLOOKUPS & Pivot Tables)

Preferred Characteristics

An understanding of aerospace processes and components would be advantageous

Analytical, numerically astute with strong demonstrated problem-solving abilities

Able to manage time effectively, prioritizes tasks and achieve set targets

Able to work well under pressure and handle emergency and stressful situations

Familiarity with an integrated Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system would be beneficial; Quantum a plus

Benefits that make life better

Comprehensive Healthcare

401(k) with 100% company match; up to 5% vested

Paid Time Off starting on day one

Bonus opportunities

Health- & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

Short- & Long-Term Disability

Life & AD&D Insurance

Learning & Training opportunities

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