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About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and 2–4 years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Familiarity with procurement of raw materials, standards, parts, and commodities related to VIP aircraft interiors.
• Ability to work independently and cross-functionally as part of an established and growing team.
• Strong communication, time-management, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to present information effectively and respond to questions from managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to interpret instructions provided in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and material specifications.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications, including advanced Excel skills.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages.
• Ability to sit for extended periods; use hands to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds; occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds; and meet close/color vision and focus-adjustment requirements.
• Ability to travel as required.
• Ability to work outside core business hours as required.
• For employees working on programs subject to ITAR, qualification as a US Person is required. The posting defines this as a US citizen, a permanent resident who does not work for a foreign company, foreign government, or foreign governmental agency or organization, or a political asylee.

Nice To Haves

• Aerospace background.
• Aircraft interior industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and track material deliveries based on aircraft modification schedules and maintenance requirements.
• Consult vendors to obtain product, data, or service information, including price, availability, and delivery schedules.
• Prepare purchase orders and bid requests.
• Negotiate and administer supplier agreements within the scope of authority.
• Estimate values based on knowledge of market prices.
• Analyze price proposals, financial reports, and other information to determine reasonable prices.
• Maintain procurement records, including purchases, costs, delivery, product quality or performance, and inventory.
• Support achievement of department metrics.
• Maintain and review computerized records of purchased items, costs, delivery, product performance, and inventory.
• Discuss defective or unacceptable goods or services with inspection or quality control, users, vendors, and others to identify problems and take corrective action.
• Arbitrate claims and resolve complaints arising during contract performance.
• Approve invoices for payment within the scope of authority.
• Expedite delivery of goods to users.
• Maintain regular attendance, arrive on time, and work full shifts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.