Sourcing Specialist - Buying/Procurement

NORTHSTAR AEROSPACE•Lakeshore, ON

7d•CA$76,900 - CA$96,100•Onsite

About The Position

At Avio Aero, a GE Aerospace Company, we invent the future of flight, lift people up, and bring them home safely. We are a world-leading provider of jet engines, components, and integrated systems for commercial and military aircraft. At Avio Aero, respect for people is core to our culture and commitment to FLIGHT DECK, our proprietary lean operating model. We attract, develop, and retain industry-leading talent from all backgrounds and cultivate communities where people are respected and empowered to reach their fullest potential. For the people of GE Aerospace, their work isn't just a job. It's their passion and purpose. We work and win as one team, accountable to each other and our customers, and we are always finding a better way to climb higher together. We were meant to fly. The Buyer/Outside Processing Coordinator coordinates outside processing orders. This position is for an existing vacancy and responsible for meeting quality, delivery, and specification requirements at the lowest possible cost. In addition, this individual will assist in sourcing new suppliers, negotiate prices/terms and conditions, assess supplier performance, request corrective action when required, and expedite material orders to ensure timely and economical completion of customer requirements. This position is in Avio Aero’s Procurement Department, and reports to the Material Team Lead. The position works with all levels of employees throughout the organization as necessary but does not direct the work of other employees. This is a full-time non-exempt position.

Requirements

4-year Degree in a Business discipline (such as Business, Finance/Accounting, or Supply Chain Management) and specific industry experience.
3 years of Purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment with an emphasis in aerospace.

Nice To Haves

Understanding of negotiation techniques and tactics
Knowledge of heat treating, machining, and plating industry specific procurement requirements
General understanding of Supply Chain Management operational concepts surrounding purchasing, logistics, incoming product inspection, inventory control, and quality parts
Knowledge of Controlled Goods and DFAR
Excellent communication and project management skills
Ability to interface professionally and effectively with other departments and all levels of management including senior level leadership
Ability to work independently and exercise sound independent judgment on matters of importance to Aero Avio’s operations
Ability to work as part of a team with little or no supervision

Responsibilities

Issues purchase orders, coordinates and monitors the flow of work and materials to and from outside processing sub-contractors
Prepare and maintain various reports on the progress of supplier performance
Balance current and future demand requirements with suppliers: MRP messages, expedite request, scrapping, and spike in demand per the customer’s request
Compare competitive bidding documentation, evaluate supplier’s quotations and assist in selection of sources
Negotiate contractual terms regarding quantity, price, delivery, quality, and other standard or special contract terms
Coordinate with Accounts Payable department on billing and/or credit issues
Coordinate the return, rework, or exchange of defective materials
Assist with supplier quality issues: Arrange supplier visits and/or weekly calls for updates on the status of quality issues.
Assist suppliers in RCCA’s and scheduling with their subcontractors
Support cost reduction projects and improvement initiatives to achieve overall business objectives
Coordinate with Customs and Logistics to move jobs between subcontractors and the site; prepare final shipment documents with logistics providers (packing slips, commercial invoices) to support on-time shipment to customers.
Perform other job-related duties as required by management/business