Technical Buyer I

HEICO Corporation • Provo, UT

3d • Onsite

About The Position

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

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes (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