Buyer

HEICO Corporation•Essex Junction, VT

10d•$60,000 - $75,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Aviatron is dedicated to providing quality aircraft component overhauls and repair services to the Regional Jet & Commercial Aircraft Operators of the world. Aviatron, Inc. takes pride in its’ key role of providing leadership in the use of quality Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA) & Designated Engineering Representative (DER) parts on Air Cycle Machines for the largest Regional Jet Operators in the world. And in using quality PMA parts for the Air Cycle Machine’s rotating group on the CRJ & Dash 8 aircraft, we have achieved significant cost savings for our customers in the process without sacrificing quality or reliability. We endeavor to increase the availability of quality PMA parts to keep our customers’ costs low. Our capabilities encompass a wide range of manufacturers and aircraft components. Our overhaul facility is supported by dedicated and knowledgeable staff who strive to provide our customers with superior service and cost-effective solutions. We understand how important it is to keep our customers flying.

Requirements

Effective verbal and written communication skills with suppliers and management
Build and maintain relationships with suppliers and internal teams
Highly organized
Ability to multi-task
Attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in purchase orders and compliance with company policies
Microsoft Office experience, ie; Outlook, Excel, Word
Data entry experience
Ability to make decisions under pressure
Analytical Skills -- understand and calculate price breaks
Strong negotiation skills to secure the best price and terms from suppliers
Proficiency with procurement software and tools, like ERP/MRP systems (preferable)
High School Diploma
0-2 years in a supply chain role or similar experience
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, musical notes, etc.,) in its most difficult phases.
Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency with procurement software and tools, like ERP/MRP systems

Responsibilities

Monitor inventory levels (availability of product) to ensure required stock position
Research and source suppliers
Evaluate products and services
Review quotations and negotiate contracts
Prepare and issue purchase orders, based on customer demand
Manage Supplier Open Order Books
Track/Expedite Purchase Orders
Evaluate Supplier Performance
Collaborate with Product Management to facilitate supplier selection through competitive bidding, leveraging business acumen and relationships, sourcing analysis, and negotiation skills.
Ensure buys are aligning with the product line management and company inventory goals to produce appropriate margins
Identify, interpret and adjust supply chain settings within the MRP system