Buyer

Buyer

AAR Corp. is a global aerospace and defense aftermarket solutions company that employs more than 6,000 people across over 60 sites in over 20 countries. The company supports commercial and government customers in more than 100 countries through four operating segments: Parts Supply, Integrated Solutions, Repair and Engineering and Expeditionary Services. AAR's purpose is to empower people to build innovative aerospace solutions today so you can safely reach your destination tomorrow. The company's mission is to go above and beyond to provide value-driven aerospace aftermarket solutions to meet the evolving needs of our customers worldwide.

Job Description

Buyer-18312 will ensure that AAR is receiving the best overall price and continues to build strong relationships with the company's vendors. What you will be responsible for:

• Check requisitions as necessary for any inbound part.
• Develop a strong relationship with all vendors and ensure that AAR is getting the best possible price.
• Get quotes on goods, services, and parts to determine if AAR is receiving the best possible price.
• Solicit bids, analyze those quotes, and recommend to Management who is the best overall vendor, looking at price, reputations, etc. Travel may be required.
• Full knowledge of AAR policies and procedures.
• Experience with: All paperwork related and necessary of the parts and ensure that it meets AAR’s quality requirement. Expedites and monitors materials shipments from freight forwarders and suppliers to ensure prompt delivery. Liaise and provide prompt feedback with internal and external customers in a timely manner. Follow up and coordinate all material discrepancies and payment issues with vendor, product lines and accounts payable. All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

What you need to be successful in this role:

• Bachelor of Arts degree (B.A.) or Bachelor of Science degree (B.S.) from four-year college or university; or eight years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Emphasis in Logistic and Supply Chain Management or Business Administration preferred.
• Aviation experience preferred.
• PC literate (Word, Excel, Access)

The rewards of your career at AAR go far beyond just your salary: Competitive salary and bonus package Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage. 401(k) retirement plan with company match Generous paid time off program Professional development and career advancement opportunities

The physical demands and work environment characteristics 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 may be regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach and move about the facility. The environmental characteristic for this position is an office setting. Candidates should be able to adapt to a traditional business environment.

Job: Operations Primary Location: United States-Florida-Miami-Miami- Aircraft Services Schedule: Full-time Overtime Status: Exempt We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.