Analyst, Procurement Category Management | 10E

UPS

21h • Onsite

About The Position

Job Summary: The Specialist works in an office environment, business casual dress. He/she will evaluate inventory support material and services requirements for UPS's airline. The Technical Analyst will be working with various airline groups to determine requirements, component interchangeability, configuration requirements, sourcing options, negotiating with suppliers, and maintaining project tracking/reporting. The Technical Analyst will assist in the development of short/long range material support for the airline along with special projects as assigned. Specialists in the Asset Management Groups will have a systematic understanding of the Planning, Purchasing, Repair, and negotiations for aircraft components and services. This knowledge will be used to successfully control the supply chain of these assets and coordinate customer requirements. Customers include Aircraft Line and Heavy Maintenance, Engineering, as well as other key support and Procurement Services functions. Interpret Engineering and Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) technical documents to validate effectively and interchangeability. Analyze component repair requirements and processes. Liaison with component repair vendors.

Requirements

• Formal training in a relevant aviation field and/or extensive aerospace industry experience.
• Must understand the effects of material support on the maintenance organization.
• Ability to collect technical and cost data to identify trends.
• Must possess a technical, statistical, and analytical aptitude to interpret: Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Drawings Illustrated Parts Catalog (IPC) Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM) Minimum Equipment Lists (MEL) Engineering Orders (E/O) Any other aviation industry technical documents and processes
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National of the U.S., an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence, or an alien authorized to work in the U.S. for this employer.

Nice To Haves

• Aviation Degree and/or A&P License preferred.
• Commercial expertise, negotiation, technical and financial skills to component repair and overhaul costs, alternative parts, and alternative repair authorizations.
• Ability to comfortably and confidently interface and negotiate with monopolistic suppliers and our aircraft engineering teams to standardize component specifications and ensure our cost per flight is best in class while maintaining reliability.
• MIPS, MTX, and other programs related to Aviation is a plus.
• Proficiency in all Microsoft Office Suite products.
• Understanding of Project Management.
• Ability to work in a regulated environment with minimal supervision.
• Must have great attention to detail and prioritization skills.
• Must be able to clearly communicate with internal and external customers.
• Ability to interact and work with Administrative, Business Professionals and Management daily.
• Able to make quick decisions and adjust plans under operational pressure.
• Team player with proven leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate inventory support material and services requirements for UPS's airline.
• Work with various airline groups to determine requirements, component interchangeability, configuration requirements, sourcing options, negotiating with suppliers, and maintaining project tracking/reporting.
• Assist in the development of short/long range material support for the airline along with special projects as assigned.
• Control the supply chain of aircraft components and services and coordinate customer requirements.
• Interpret Engineering and Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) technical documents to validate effectively and interchangeability.
• Analyze component repair requirements and processes.
• Liaison with component repair vendors.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees