Buyer/Planner/Purchaser/Procurement/Supply Chain

Works under the direction of the Department Supervisor in the procurement, planning, and inventory management of material for the overall operation of the company.

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.

Market and fleet research

Inventory planning

Purchasing material

Expediting of materials as required

Manage and adjust allocations to meet supply chain needs

Inventory counts and adjustments

Routing of material to meet scheduled needs

Warranty and contract performance claims

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.)

Support inventory count as required (reconciliation, investigation, counts, survey)

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

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

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. Knowledge of program management tools and techniques (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

Quality – We are committed to ensuring excellent organizational performance, which produces sustainable and reliable outcomes.

Service – We are dedicated to the service of our customers, our communities, and each other.

finance, marketing, operations, information technologies, human resources, etc.). They remain current in their area of expertise and serve as a resource in that area for the organization.

High Standards - Effective performers establish and model standards that guarantee exceptional quality and necessary attention to detail. They continually seek to improve processes and products, and they hold staff accountable for quality. Training Requirements

Comply with all Company-required training

Stand-Up, Speak-Out, and Take-Action – Do the right thing when no one is looking, report safety concerns, near misses and incidents to management, use the Stop Work authority to immediately stop unsafe acts or work practices.

The primary responsibility is to provide for the purchase of parts, materials, supplies, and services, with the objective that they will be available at the time, place, quantity, quality, and price consistent with the needs of the company. Functional/Technical Expertise – allows the individual to add organizational value through unique expertise and serve as a resource to the organization within his/her area or expertise.

It fosters personal responsibility.