BUYER I - PURCHASING & WAREHOUSING

Generate purchase orders, based on approved requisitions, requests for proposals, bids and other similar and necessary documents related to the purchasing of aerospace parts and assemblies.

Negotiate one-off and bulk buy pricing, discounts, and delivery terms applying knowledge of company guidelines, practices and requirements.

Generate purchase orders based on approved requisitions, requests for proposals, bids and other similar and necessary documents related to the purchasing of commodities.

Actively monitor status of suppliers scheduled ship dates, expediting where required, and maintain accurate shipping information at all times.

Respond to customer requests, including shortages, within set response-time guidelines.

Timely management of any supplier issues (i.e. cost, quality, delivery, customer service, and invoice discrepancies) to meet established objectives.

Resolve issues (e.g. pricing, quality, timing, claims, etc.) Understand and adhere to specific customer part certification requirements.

Update and maintain parts master.

Maintain current accurate records and files of all vendor procurement records.

Communicate supplier performance including supplier visits as required.

Pursues training and development opportunities; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Presents numerical data effectively; Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity.

Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Other duties, as assigned by supervision or management.

Serve as backup driver for deliveries and warehouse support, handling loading/unloading, route planning, and safe transport; Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Commerce, Operations Management, Finance or related field preferred.

Airline, MRO or similar work experience in Aerospace industry.

3 or more years of experience in a procurement role. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

Must be proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook).