Buyer- LEAP
StandardAero
- New Braunfels, TX
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Purchase goods, materials, components or services in line with specified cost, quality and delivery targets which includes both consumables and expendables
- Review and prepare customer quotations as submitted by technicians for Supply Chain Manager
- Work closely with Supply Chain Manager and Planner to create a schedule which will allow for efficiency within production by aligning with the daily schedule of the stock room
- Prioritize daily responsibilities for stock room clerks in conjunction with parts arrival dates and estimated work order completion dates
- Support the purchasing function and other relevant departments and communicate any supply problems which may impact on business operations
- Act as an interface between suppliers and other relevant departments on supply
- Monitor and advise on any issues which present risk or opportunity to the organization
- Provide analysis on costs, new and existing and review cost reduction activities
- Prepare reports and updates as and when required
- Work closely with others in the procurement function and review opportunities for continuous improvement and business improvements
- Improve prices and terms of business with suppliers and review opportunities to make business savings utilizing negotiation and procurement best practice tools and methods
- Prepare and raise purchase orders
- Build, maintain and manage supplier relationships and keep up good communications
- Ensure that a professional and consistent approach is taken in relation to all supplier relationships
- Ensure compliance to company guidelines, purchasing policies and procedures
- Conduct research for new suppliers
- Compile data relating to supplier performance to enable evaluation
- Assess and evaluate suppliers and contribute to performance reviews to ensure contract compliance
- Contact suppliers to resolve price, quality, delivery or invoice issues
- High School Diploma or GED
- Previous experience of working in a purchasing team preferably within a manufacturing environment
- Good knowledge of purchasing, negotiation, commercial understanding and cost breakdown
- Experience of working closely with suppliers
- Able to add value, reduce costs and input to business improvements
- Computer literate, Excel Skills (Basic: VLOOKUPS & Pivot Tables)
- An understanding of aerospace processes and components would be advantageous
- Analytical, numerically astute with strong demonstrated problem-solving abilities
- Able to manage time effectively, prioritizes tasks and achieve set targets
- Able to work well under pressure and handle emergency and stressful situations
- Familiarity with an integrated Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system would be beneficial; Quantum a plus
- Comprehensive Healthcare
- 401(k) with 100% company match; up to 5% vested
- Paid Time Off starting on day one
- Bonus opportunities
- Health- & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Short- & Long-Term Disability
- Life & AD&D Insurance
- Learning & Training opportunities