Lead Buyer

Worldwide Flight Services, Inc. • Dallas, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Join our Worldwide Flight Services family and contribute to the timely delivery of cargo shipments, luggage, business to customer delivery, and on-time flights while operating safely and securely. We perform at the highest level for our customers every day, and strive to be an exceptional leader in our industry with our teams of cargo, passenger, ramp handling, and technical service experts in 227 airport locations, 27 countries, and on 5 continents. Are you ready to take off on your next career with us? The Lead Buyer is responsible for managing the procurement and strategic sourcing of parts, equipment, materials, and maintenance services.

Requirements

• Minimum 6 years in purchasing, accounting or related experience is preferred (finance, accounts payable, customer service). A combination of experience and education may be considered.
• Demonstrated experience leading Strategic Sourcing initiatives/RFP’s, proposal analysis, business award, etc.
• Experience negotiating contracts and supplier agreements.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Experience utilizing ERP or procurement systems.

Nice To Haves

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies that improve supplier performance, ensure continuity of supply, and reduce total cost of ownership.
• Lead enterprise-level sourcing events, including RFQs, RFPs, and supplier business reviews.
• Negotiate complex supplier agreements, contracts, pricing structures, warranties, and service arrangements.
• Establish and manage strategic supplier partnerships and key vendor relationships.
• Analyze procurement spend, supplier performance, and market trends to identify business opportunities and risks.
• Partner with operational and functional leaders to forecast requirements and develop sourcing solutions.
• Lead supplier performance management activities, including KPI development, corrective action plans, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Drive standardization, supplier consolidation, and procurement transformation initiatives.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, audit requirements, and procurement governance activities.
• Serve as the functional expert and escalation point for complex procurement matters

Benefits

• Access your pay when you need it through DailyPay app!
• On the spot awards offered through the Awardco Platform including gift cards and more!
• Multiple options for both full and part-time employees!
• Travel Discounts, Pet insurance, Discount Shopping & More!
• Wellness Programs offered to all employees!
• 401k program offered!
• Opportunity for Internal Mobility and transfers available!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed