Senior Procurement Specialist

Senior Procurement SpecialistGA Telesis is a global leader providing integrated solutions to the aviation and aerospace industries, with a continuously expanding presence in new countries worldwide. We serve over 2,000 customers, including airlines, original equipment manufacturers, maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) providers. GA Telesis Ecosystem™ is a vast global network spanning 54 locations in 30 countries on six continents. At GA Telesis, our core business is integrated aviation solutions, and our mission is customer success. Our Flight Solutions Group (FSG) is seeking a Senior Procurement Specialist who is highly skilled at seeking surplus materials for strategic inventories and various supply programs.FSG Procurement team has the primary responsibility to source the aerospace aftermarket for various aircraft and engine components in As-Removed, Serviceable, Overhauled and new conditions to support the components needs of GA Telesis FSG (Flight Solutions Group) and other company divisions such as AMT (Asset Management Team) and GATES (GA Telesis Engine Services). The daily activities of a Procurement Specialist always include researching options to buy materials from suppliers using inventory locator services and analyzing and responding to vendor push lists of parts for sale. It is imperative that vendor pricing data is logged into our system either manually or through automated means and the best options on the market at a given time for a particular component are sent to management for purchase review and approval. Reporting to the Vice President of Procurement, the ideal candidates for this role will capture market data and create purchase orders for various components below fair market value from suppliers in volume is the ultimate goal of a Procurement Specialist. It is expected that they will develop their own supplier contacts and relationships, physically work from a GA Telesis worldwide office location, and occasionally be willing to travel for vendor meetings, conferences or industry events.Important Notice: Eligibility Requirement: Only U.S. Citizens or Permanent Residents will be considered for this position.Responsibilities:Perform research, qualification, and selection of sources for brokered and rotatable / commercial aircraft engine or airframe partsRestock generally needed engine and airframe parts for various programsPrepare, solicit, and evaluate competitive bidsNegotiate the best possible cost positionsGenerate quotes directly to customers for rotatable and brokered partsCoordinate with the Operations and Quality Manager to resolve documentation, inspection, quality, storage, and shipping issues with rotable / airframe or brokered parts. Process returns for rejected partsIssue purchase orders, follow up, and expedite brokered and rotatable / airframe parts until delivered to the final destinationResolve material issues in conjunction with the sales or product line teamsOther duties as assignedQualifications:1+ year in aviation-related fieldMust have a strong interest in aviationAble to understand and apply basic financial concepts of supply and demand to day-to-day tasksAble to take prior knowledge and apply it to similar circumstances in a fast-paced environment, good decision-making skillsSelf-motivation, discipline, and great customer /internal focus with an ability to close dealsSuperior communication and notetaking skillsExcellent organizational and time management skillsStrong attention to detailMust be a team player and willing to learn on the job