Buyer/Procurement Specialist (Aviation)

MTU Maintenance Fort Worth is currently seeking an experienced Buyer/Procurement Specialist; the Buyer/Procurement Specialist will serve as integral member of the logistics team supporting overall operational effectiveness by receiving material requirements from the production team and fulfilling from existing inventory or initiating immediate purchase orders or repair orders as needed from approved vendors and per company policy. Responsibilities Monitor and maintain required material inventory. Identify and document utilization rates and establish associated inventory levels for various part numbers. Receive material requirements from the production team and fulfill from existing inventory or initiate immediate purchase order or repair order as needed from approved vendors and per company policy. Access, research, and review illustrated parts catalogues (IPC) for variety of engine types to confirm part number accuracy and availability of alternate part numbers. Maintain and monitor material sale and repair vendor list and contact information. Monitor vendor performance and material delivery commitments to assure timely availability in support of production and customer operational needs. Utilize existing systems and procedures to prioritize material purchase and/or repair process. Identify, communicate, and establish process improvements. Assist in training co-workers on applicable systems and supplier programs. Ensure that purchased and/or repaired material are received with proper documentation and certifications per company policy. Provide daily status updates on material purchases and/or repair status at outside vendors. Work with accounting and finance to report inventory valuations quarterly and lead annual inventory counts as well as quarterly cycles to ensure that systems are up to date with proper inventory levels. Other tasks as deemed necessary by supervisor and based on company needs. Qualifications Minimum 3 to 5 years’ experience in commercial aviation material management including purchasing and repair. Focus on engine material management is preferred. Compliance with FAA and company policies and procedures Excellent work ethic and motivation for a high standard of work Leadership qualities Ability to learn as well as teach others on work scopes Working knowledge of inventory planning and analysis Ability to work and communicate directly with repair and / or sale vendors. Working knowledge of original engine manufacturer (OEM) parts catalogue and repair manual access and research. Working knowledge of repair station systems, certifications, inventory process and documentations. Ability to review new and existing vendor contracts to assure compliance. Computer skills necessary to access OEM manuals, utilize existing inventory and purchase systems Experience with SAP, Quantum is highly desirable. Basic computer skills and ability to generate daily, weekly, and quarterly status reports. Skills to gather, interpret and record data to maintain and optimize inventory levels. Ability to listen and communicate effectively across all functions to better understand the material support needs and to collaborate with other team members to identify and establish short and long-term solutions. Ability to work independently and as part of a team and able to work flexible schedules as necessary in support of on-going projects. Represent the company in a professional manner and reflect a positive image with customers. A&P License not required, but desired Prefer shop, modular or field service experience with the following engines: GE90, CF34, CFM56, CF6, V2500, PW2000 MTU Maintenance Fort Worth Inc. is an equal opportunity employer that promotes diversity and rejects discrimination in any form. It is the policy of MTU Maintenance Fort Worth, Inc. not to discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of age, color, sex, disability, national origin, race, religion, veteran status or any other protected class. #J-18808-Ljbffr