Specialist, Procurement Category Management | 10E

UPS • Louisville, KY

208d • Onsite

About The Position

The Specialist works in an office environment, business casual dress. He/she will evaluate inventory support material and services requirements for UPS's airline. The Technical Analyst will be working with various airline groups to determine requirements, component interchangeability, configuration requirements, sourcing options, negotiating with suppliers, and maintaining project tracking/reporting. The Technical Analyst will assist in the development of short/long range material support for the airline along with special projects as assigned. Specialists in the Asset Management Groups will have a systematic understanding of the Planning, Purchasing, Repair, and negotiations for aircraft components and services. This knowledge will be used to successfully control the supply chain of these assets and coordinate customer requirements. Customers include Aircraft Line and Heavy Maintenance, Engineering, as well as other key support and Procurement Services functions. Interpret Engineering and Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) technical documents to validate effectively and interchangeability. Analyze component repair requirements and processes. Liaison with component repair vendors.

Requirements

• Formal training in a relevant aviation field and/or extensive aerospace industry experience.
• Understanding of the effects of material support on the maintenance organization.
• Ability to collect technical and cost data to identify trends.
• Technical, statistical, and analytical aptitude to interpret OEM drawings, IPC, AMM, MEL, E/O, and other aviation industry technical documents.

Nice To Haves

• Aviation Degree and/or A&P License preferred.
• Commercial expertise, negotiation, technical and financial skills related to component repair and overhaul costs.
• Ability to interface and negotiate with monopolistic suppliers and aircraft engineering teams.
• Proficiency in all Microsoft Office Suite products.
• Understanding of Project Management.
• Experience with MIPS, MTX, and other aviation-related programs.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate inventory support material and services requirements for UPS's airline.
• Work with various airline groups to determine requirements and component interchangeability.
• Negotiate with suppliers and maintain project tracking/reporting.
• Assist in the development of short/long range material support for the airline.
• Control the supply chain of aircraft components and services.
• Interpret engineering and OEM technical documents.
• Analyze component repair requirements and processes.
• Liaison with component repair vendors.

Benefits

• Permanent employment status.
• Flexible working hours.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Couriers and Messengers
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree