Senior Buyer/Planner - Aviation

PHI - Quality Care Through Quality Jobs•Phoenix, AZ

4d•Onsite

About The Position

PHI Health is the leading air ambulance provider in the United States. With an unmatched safety record and the best aviation, medical and communication specialists in the field, we set the standard in the air medical industry. We transport more than 22,000 patients each year from our more than 80 bases across the country, all while offering services and outreach education to local communities and leading healthcare systems. Our mission is simple: move communities to health while maintaining the highest standard of safety, period. Under the general direction of the Manager of Supply Chain Management, the Sr. Buyer/Planner will be responsible for the purchase goods of aviation supplies, materials, and services to ensure company operational needs are met, taking into account price, quality and delivery lead times to ensure continuity of supply. This position will hold responsibility for providing leadership to a team of aviation buyers and will also be responsible for key strategic projects. This position will analyze, establish, negotiate, and track contracts, place buys and manage suppliers. This crucial role participates in supplier selection, evaluation and retention and meeting internal client objectives while achieving maximum overall cost effectiveness. This position interacts with internal stakeholders (finance, operations, and maintenance) and with external vendors.

Requirements

High School or GED required.
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or Engineering preferred with 5+ years relevant experience or 8+ years of relevant experience in lieu of education.
Minimum of eight years of experience in Supply Chain capacity.
Proven track record of managing a purchasing portfolio in a global, multi-functional environment, including complex tax, regulatory and industry-specific requirements.
Strong analytical and communication skills that can be utilized to influence and drive the decision-making process.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks simultaneously and maintain tight timelines while meeting targeted savings outcomes.
Strong conflict management, problem-solving and communication skills (both verbal and written).
Knowledge of program management tools and technique.
Collaboration & Teamwork seeks out and values diversity in people and perspectives; manages conflict in a manner that improves results and relationships; acts in the best interest of all of our organization's stakeholders.
Caring & Service, consistently treats others with respect; holds team accountable to high service standards; appropriately involves others in decisions impacting them.

Nice To Haves

Strong aviation knowledge required with helicopter experience preferred.
Planning, negotiations, and agreements/contract management experience.
Solid knowledge of business and economic issues, cost structures and contracts.
Deep understanding of the relevant industry, including cost drivers, market dynamics and the competitive landscape.

Responsibilities

Under direct and indirect guidance Sr. Buyer/Planner is required to become proficient in their assigned areas.
Works collaboratively with aviation and non-aviation stakeholders.
Using data from the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System and in coordination with internal stakeholders, determine material requirements and actions to meet those requirements. using a combination of new equipment buys, exchange orders, load orders, and repair orders.
Prioritize orders and shipments to satisfy operational needs e.g., Normal, Expedite and Aircraft-on-Ground (AOG) Support
inventory count as required. (Reconciliation, investigation, counts, surveys)
Manage Consignment program(s) with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM).
Communicate with Manager on items that may drive operational performance and require assistance.
Ensure that parts purchased, repaired, or rented for aviation use have the appropriate regulatory (FAA) documents.
Manage supplier performance and incorporate corrective action when required.
Invoice management related to discrepancies created by procurement and/or supplier.
Manage major supplier accounts to meet contractual obligations including leading Performance Review.
Manage all supplier claims for warranty and/or non-performance.
Accountable for ensuring corporate Safety Management System activities are being effectively applied by staff personnel within PHI.
Promote PHI's Destination Zero initiative.
Other duties or special projects as assigned.