Procurement Buyer and Planner

Air Methods•Greenwood Village, CO

2d•$65,000 - $80,000

About The Position

Responsible for negotiating the purchase of goods and services from suppliers, performing/participating in strategic sourcing initiatives and tactical sourcing requirements. Work closely with the Category Managers in sourcing initiatives and RFP/RFQ processes and negotiations. Fulfill internal order requisitions via existing inventory, repaired assets in progress, or Purchase Orders for procurement from approved suppliers. Responsible to administer and manage removed assets to ensure they are processed for repair and or other disposition. The Procurement Buyer and Planner will be expected to perform various leadership functions including direction, support, and coaching for Buyers and Associate Buyers.

Requirements

Associate degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college plus APICS/CPIM certification and 5+ years of experience as a Buyer or in similar procurement role
Demonstrated success in data gathering and analysis for process improvement implementation.
Knowledge of business systems including ERP (Microsoft Dynamics), RAMCO and eProcurement (Coupa) preferred
Demonstrates high critical thinking, reasoning skills, and strong attention to detail while working in a fast-paced environment that requires the ability to prioritize and multi-task
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
Proficient in eProcurement tools (Preferably Coupa)

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) from four-year college or university or equivalent military or professional leadership experience, and 1-3 years of experience as a Buyer or similar procurement role preferred.

Responsibilities

Communicate frequently with vendors, internal supply chain, and management to determine buy, make or loan decisions.
Monitor maintenance project progress for planned materials regularly and report project status to management.
Manage procurement projects covering the areas of purchasing, contracting, sourcing, and commodity management.
Develop innovative approaches to review procurement process effectiveness and explore logistics solutions for customers and suppliers.
Assist and provide oversight on the proper processing of cores, warranty items and insurance claims.
Use data mining techniques for use in proper procurement analysis to establish inventory levels.
Identify, develop, and document standard processes that improve supply chain/ procurement performance.
Responsible to process material requests with appropriate urgency to meet company needs, especially for AOG and Rush orders. Track order status and maintain proper channels of communication, including proper escalation to management, in accordance with company policy.
Perform procurement and repair processing for aircraft parts, medical devices, and ground equipment.
Support Category Managers with Strategic Sourcing activities for parts and services; including negotiations, pricing, and supplier management.
Any additional job or project assignments as needed
Ability to support off hour emergency support phone line
Regular scheduled attendance