PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree in Business Management or related field.
• Completed, relevant education from an accredited college or university may be substituted for years of relevant work experience. Additionally, years of relevant work experience may be substituted for completed, relevant education from an accredited college or university. 1 year of education 2 years of experience
• Three (3) years of experience in a Procurement/Purchasing environment + APICS Module 1 training, or 5 years of experience in a Procurement/Purchasing environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of PPT or other MRP system.
• High proficiency in computing skills and Microsoft Office Software packages (strong in Excel, Word, Power Point, and Outlook).
• Proficiency in utilizing computerized supply chain manufacturing software.
• Ability to communicate in a highly technical environment.
• Strong negotiating skills.

ADDITIONAL DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to read engineering drawings
• Advanced Excel skills
• Knowledge of industrial operations/administration in a manufacturing environment.
• One year tactical sourcing experience in an aircraft environment.
• Aviation industry experience

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Normal administrative office environment. Short periods of time will be required in production and warehouse areas. Some travel may be required.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES (ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS):

• Responsible for maintaining/analyzing all assigned commodities using best practices to ensure adequate levels of inventory are available to support aircraft production. May include spares.
• Develop a procurement strategy for assigned projects to purchase parts, materials, and services taking into consideration cost, quality and schedule requirements.
• Initiate requisitions based on inventory/aircraft specific needs; execute purchase orders in a timely manner in order to fulfill IMS obligations.
• Responsible to manage commodities from initial receipt of requirement through warranty support throughout production and aircraft delivery process.
• Actively monitor status of suppliers scheduled ship dates, expediting where required, and maintain accurate delivery information at all times in order to provide accurate delivery information on shortage reports of all parts and related files.
• Periodic verification of purchasing costs accuracy and fairness (compliance to contract, comparison with last price paid, competitive bidding when possible, comparison with publicly available prices when available etc.)
• Timely management of any supplier issues (i.e., cost, quality, delivery, customer service, and invoice discrepancies) to meet established objectives.
• Establish and maintain sound professional relationships with suppliers.
• Responsible for preparing, maintaining, and distributing reports as requested by management.
• Responsible to perform other necessary procurement and administrative duties incidental to a properly functioning procurement department.
• Provide assistance or over-flow support for others in the department.
• Responsible for coordinating the return for credit of purchase parts which have been rejected by the supplier/customer.

NON-PRINCIPAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES (NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS):

• Other duties as assigned.