Procurement - Associate, Buyer

Chromalloy • San Diego, CA

3d

About The Position

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsible for communication with repair vendors (inter-company and external). Maintain regular order status communication with vendors, notifying vendors of upcoming orders, orders enroute, and communicating schedule needs/requirements. Report on supplier quality, accuracy, delivery, and cost metrics to departmental management. Manage the daily operations, i.e. issue purchase orders, document and follow critical parts, and expedite as necessary to meet the demands and fluctuations of customer orders, SOW accuracy, resolve discrepant invoices, COC and packing slip issues, file and resolve items presented by both internal and external customers. Utilize and update ERP system to procure materials for engine/repairs consistent with quality, delivery and cost expectations while maintaining system accuracy (dates, yields, cost, etc.). Ability to interact with internal and external customers in Engineering, Production Control, Manufacturing, Shipping and Receiving, and with Suppliers. Communicate with Customer Solutions regarding cost approval of repairs or items that need to be purchased new. Follow purchasing policies, procedures and processes.

Requirements

• 0-3 years’ experience with purchasing within a manufacturing environment – prior aviation experience preferred.
• Excellent proficiency with Microsoft Office is required.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in business or related field is preferred.
• APICS certification a plus.
• Knowledge of procurement systems, Kanban and JIT philosophy, and MRO experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for communication with repair vendors (inter-company and external).
• Maintain regular order status communication with vendors, notifying vendors of upcoming orders, orders enroute, and communicating schedule needs/requirements.
• Report on supplier quality, accuracy, delivery, and cost metrics to departmental management.
• Manage the daily operations, i.e. issue purchase orders, document and follow critical parts, and expedite as necessary to meet the demands and fluctuations of customer orders, SOW accuracy, resolve discrepant invoices, COC and packing slip issues, file and resolve items presented by both internal and external customers.
• Utilize and update ERP system to procure materials for engine/repairs consistent with quality, delivery and cost expectations while maintaining system accuracy (dates, yields, cost, etc.).
• Ability to interact with internal and external customers in Engineering, Production Control, Manufacturing, Shipping and Receiving, and with Suppliers.
• Communicate with Customer Solutions regarding cost approval of repairs or items that need to be purchased new.
• Follow purchasing policies, procedures and processes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees