Buyer

AAR Corp•Miami, FL

83d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for ensuring AAR receives the best overall price and for building strong relationships with the company's vendors. The Buyer will manage various aspects of procurement, including checking requisitions, obtaining quotes, soliciting bids, and coordinating with vendors and internal departments to resolve discrepancies and ensure timely delivery of materials.

Requirements

Bachelor of Arts degree (B.A.) or Bachelor of Science degree (B.S.) from four-year college or university; or eight years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
PC literate (Word, Excel, Access)

Nice To Haves

Emphasis in Logistic and Supply Chain Management or Business Administration preferred
Aviation experience preferred
Full knowledge of AAR policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

Check requisitions as necessary for any inbound part.
Develop a strong relationship with all vendors and ensure that AAR is getting the best possible price.
Get quotes on goods, services, and parts to determine if AAR is receiving the best possible price.
Solicit bids, analyze those quotes, and recommend to Management who is the best overall vendor, looking at price, reputations, etc.
Ensure all paperwork related and necessary of the parts meets AARs quality requirement.
Expedite and monitor materials shipments from freight forwarders and suppliers to ensure prompt delivery.
Liaise and provide prompt feedback with internal and external customers in a timely manner.
Follow up and coordinate all material discrepancies and payment issues with vendor, product lines and accounts payable.
Perform all other duties as assigned.