Procurement Buyer

Works under the direction of the Department Supervisor in the procurement, planning, and inventory management of material for the overall operation of the company. General: The Buyer/Planner is responsible for the development and execution of global Supplier strategies driving long-term improvements in service, quality, cost, delivery and innovation, enhancing the competitive and commercial performance of PHI and its customer base. Buyer/Planner executes the relevant strategies across the managed portfolio by leading the sourcing process, negotiating with approved suppliers, culminating in a contract that meets the product or service requirements. Buyer/Planner manages the commercial and contractual relationships within their portfolio, ensuring commercial issues are appropriately and expeditiously resolved. The Buyer/Planner assists in developing a robust process and governance framework to guide the day-to-day global activities of the Global Procurement group on a consistent basis and support the continuous improvement initiatives to satisfy the business needs in terms of efficiency and effectiveness. Key Functions: Market and fleet research Inventory planning Purchasing material Supplier selection and management Expediting of materials as required Manage and adjust allocations to meet supply chain needs ERP system management Inventory counts and adjustments Routing of material to meet scheduled needs Warranty and contract performance claims ESSENTIAL DUTIES & ACCOUNTABILITIES Under direct and indirect guidance, the Buyer/Planner is required to become proficient in their assigned areas Using data from the ERP system and other sources, determine material requirements and actions to meet those requirements (exchange, loan, etc.) Determine the supplier and pricing, then issue a purchase or repair order to the appropriate supplier Prioritize orders and shipments to satisfy needs (normal, expedite and AOG) Support inventory count as required (reconciliation, investigation, counts, survey) Manage repair orders to meet system requirements Communicate with supervisor on items that may drive operational performance and require assistance Ensure that parts purchased, repaired, or rented for aircraft have the appropriate regulatory documents Manage supplier performance and incorporate corrective action when required Invoice management related to discrepancies created by procurement and/or supplier Manage major supplier accounts to meet contractual obligations Manage all supplier claims for warranty and/or non-performance Management of established contracts. Participate in the creation and negotiation of new contracts. Accountable for ensuring corporate Safety Management System activities are being effectively applied by staff personnel within PHI This job is an in-office assignment Travel may be required to visit PHI bases or vendors/suppliers Work in Microsoft products, especially Excel for reporting and analysis Other duties or special projects as assigned QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS High school diploma required, Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred. Requires 5 years prior related work experience Proven track record of managing a purchasing portfolio in a global, multi-functional environment, including complex tax, regulatory and industry-specific requirements Solid knowledge of business and economic issues, cost structures and contracts. Deep understanding of the relevant industry, including cost drivers, market dynamics and the competitive landscape Strong analytical and communication skills that can be utilized to influence and drive the decision-making process Ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks simultaneously and maintain tight timelines while meeting targeted savings outcomes Strong conflict management, problem-solving and communication skills (both verbal and written) Knowledge of program management tools and techniques (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) TRAINING REQUIREMENTS Comply with all Company-required training #J-18808-Ljbffr