Procurement Specialist (CFM56)

Standard Aero•Grapevine, TX

11h

About The Position

The Procurement Specialist sources and negotiates quality products, goods, and services to secure economically advantageous outcomes for the company. The role contributes to specifications, sources and develops suppliers, negotiates prices and contracts, and measures and manages supplier performance against contract and purchase-order requirements. The position supports purchasing and facilities needs, inventory planning and control, supplier performance and development, and procurement-related processes. It works with suppliers, service centers, technical staff, end users, logistics, and other business teams to meet operational requirements, maintain data integrity, control costs, and ensure timely delivery. The role also observes applicable safety requirements, reports unsafe conditions, and performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Minimum Grade 12 diploma.
Prior procurement experience is preferred, with thorough knowledge of sourcing and tendering and supplier relationship management.
Strong planning, organizational, analytical, negotiation, interpersonal, decision-making, oral communication, and written communication skills.
Thorough knowledge of inventory control, purchasing, and production management computer systems.
Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook.
Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

Post-secondary education in Business Administration, Finance, or Supply Chain is preferred.
SAP and Oracle experience is a plus.
Experience in an aviation environment is an asset.
Experience working in an MRO environment is an asset.

Responsibilities

Obtain and review supplier quotes through informal RFQs and full tendering and evaluation processes.
Negotiate with potential suppliers to obtain best value while maintaining business quality requirements and applying industry best practices.
Support facilities requests by sourcing and coordinating contractors and service providers.
Collaborate with business teams, suppliers, and end users on capital expenditure business cases and suitable specifications while controlling costs.
Perform inventory control, including managing consignment parts, excess or obsolete inventory, premature orders, spares inventory levels, and inventory transfers between service center locations.
Manage, plan, and report on business-unit inventory; work with service centers to set targets and plan purchases based on forecasts, replacement factors, and alternate-parts data.
Research products and vendors, provide information to technical staff, assist with purchasing decisions, and expedite orders by verifying demands and analyzing backorder reports.
Communicate product delivery information across the organization through meetings and electronic data inputs.
Initiate purchase orders for inventory, subcontract work, and supplies; monitor and expedite supplier deliveries.
Resolve discrepancies and answer questions with vendors, staff, and management; provide guidance and training on inventory systems and recommend system enhancements.
Maintain inventory-system data integrity, including item master files, engineering control changes, past-due orders, work in progress, inventory discrepancies, alternate-parts data, and standard costs.
Coordinate returns of damaged goods, replacements, and credits; document transactions and follow up with suppliers on delivery, quality, and cost problems.
Research and reconcile discrepancies identified during cycle counts.
Develop new, used, and subcontract suppliers; source vendors, negotiate price and delivery terms, administer qualification surveys, coordinate supplier mastering or changes, and educate suppliers on business-unit material policies and procedures.
Participate in business-unit material policy discussions and contribute understanding of complex material and financial situations.
Review and recommend updates to company instructions and material policies and procedures.
Monitor performance measures for assigned inventory and supplies, including stock levels, inventory turns, aged inventory, due-date compliance, shortages, and cost-saving opportunities.
Coordinate with logistics to maximize freight savings and communicate priority incoming shipments.
Observe applicable safety requirements and promptly report unsafe practices or conditions.
Understand and follow supplier sourcing and approval policies; obtain required supplier documentation and approvals.
Resolve procurement-related discrepancies with suppliers, staff, and management.
Manage supplier warranty processes for goods or services requiring rework, replacement, or credit.
Carry out other duties as assigned.