Technical Buyer I

HEICO Corporation • Provo, UT

12d

About The Position

Overview of the Position:

Oversee the ordering, expediting, and canceling of parts to control inventory
levels while maximizing turns.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Communicate requirements of both internal and external customers.
Review bid packages to determine the necessary course of action, including
sourcing, purchasing, expediting, de-expediting, and cancellation of material
requirements.
Prepare Requests for Quote, Purchase Orders, and Change Request Notices
Analyze and negotiate price and delivery with suppliers as needed.
Procure parts manufactured to Wencor drawings in a timely manner at an
acceptable cost and safety stock levels according to forecast or requirement
Coordinate with Engineering, Product Line Management, Assembly, and Quality
during life cycle of engineered, Sub-Contracted, or PMA product.
Monitor inventory levels to maximize turns without jeopardizing fill rates.
Work with Product Development and Engineering to identify sources and provide
samples.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related degree with 1 or more years of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, holding cost, margins, percentages, economic order quantities, etc.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to read, interpret, and discuss details about engineering drawings is preferred.
• Ability to Create and Maintain Strategic Relationships in line with Wencor Culture and Values.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes is preferred (turning, milling, grinding, stamping, molding, casting, hydro-forming, etc).
• Ability to manage a competitive bidding or sourcing project.

Responsibilities

• Communicate requirements of both internal and external customers.
• Review bid packages to determine the necessary course of action, including sourcing, purchasing, expediting, de-expediting, and cancellation of material requirements.
• Prepare Requests for Quote, Purchase Orders, and Change Request Notices
• Analyze and negotiate price and delivery with suppliers as needed.
• Procure parts manufactured to Wencor drawings in a timely manner at an acceptable cost and safety stock levels according to forecast or requirement
• Coordinate with Engineering, Product Line Management, Assembly, and Quality during life cycle of engineered, Sub-Contracted, or PMA product.
• Monitor inventory levels to maximize turns without jeopardizing fill rates.
• Work with Product Development and Engineering to identify sources and provide samples.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level